Opus Dei

Catechism of the Catholic Church (nn. 874-913) – These points about the structure of the Church speak of the vocation of laypersons and their participation in the priestly, prophetic and royal mission of Christ.

Facts about the procedures followed in the canonization of the founder of Opus Dei.

Second Vatican Council, Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity (Chapter I, n. 2) – These reflections on apostolate of the laity are of interest with regard to the apostolate Opus Dei members carry out in society.

Second Vatican Council, Constitution on the Church (Chapter V, nn. 41 and 42) – This passage on the universal call to holiness highlights a central message Opus Dei.

Bishop Javier Echevarría was born in Madrid on June 14, 1932. He was Prelate of Opus Dei from 1994 to 2016.

Interview with Frederic Prat, a graduate of the Paris School of Mining Engineering, who directs a supplementary education program, "Youth Plus."

On February 19, Pope Benedict XVI said that "intolerance and violence can never be justified in response to provocation because they are incompatible with the sacred principles of religion."

The Opus Dei Communications Office in Rome released the following statement regarding The Da Vinci Code film.

The World Day of the Sick was celebrated on February 11. Included here is the message of Benedict XVI as well as a testimony of John Paul II and a testimony of Saint Josemaría about the Christian meaning of sickness.

Reflections on Pope Benedict XVI's first encyclical, from Bishop Javier Echevarría, the Prelate of Opus Dei.