Opus Dei

For the Year of Faith, the Prelate of Opus Dei has established that a plenary indulgence can be gained on specific dates, including November 28, anniversary of the decree by John Paul II erecting the Prelature.

Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, Vicar General of Opus Dei, reflects on the role of lay people in transmitting the Gospel message, in light of Vatican II.

Christian grew up in a Lutheran part of Germany. Reading the "Catechism of the Catholic Church" and "The Way" led him to decide to become a Catholic and a Cooperator of Opus Dei.

Luis and Maria decided to adopt Josemaría, a child with Down Syndrome, when they already had seven children in their family. And then Luis was diagnosed with leukemia....

St. Josemaria's message of seeking holiness in the ordinary situations of each day has given inspiration and hope to many that heaven is within everyone's reach.

It is now 40 years since Saint Josemaria's visit to Madrid during his catechetical trip to Spain and Portugal, in 1972.

In this Rome Reports video, Bishop Javier Echevarría talks about the importance of example and true friendship for the New Evangelization.

Columnist Josephine Darang recalls the canonization of St. Josemaria Escriva that she attended in October 2002.

Here is the homily given by Bishop Javier Echevarría when ordaining 31 faithful of Opus Dei to the diaconate on 3 November 2012, in the basilica of St. Eugene is Rome.

Collection of documents and videos related to the Year of Faith convoked by Benedict XVI.