Harambee 2002: Phase Two
Harambee 2002, the solidarity project promoting educational initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa, starts its second phase with an Africa awareness campaign and a new round of fund-raising to finance more projects.
A São Paulo professional school helps women find work and serve their community
Veleiros is a women’s health care training school started by members and friends of Opus Dei in an impoverished São Paulo barrio.
Holy humorist
Much has been written, and is being written, about Saint Josemaria Escriva, the founder of Opus Dei. But there is a side to him that is rarely commented on, but was noticed by his contemporaries. It was his good humor.
Highlights of the international Escrivá congress in Rome
Pictures and summaries from the Blessed Josemaría Escrivá centennial congress held in Rome from January 8 to 12, featuring the Pope, the Prelate, and others
Web page for the memorabilia of St. Josemaría
The Italian company Formula srl that prepared the memorabilia for the canonization of St. Josemaría, has introduced some changes in their website (www.sjem.it) and they are offering the possibility of purchasing these items on the web.
Strathmore, pioneer of multi-racial education in Kenya
Strathmore College was started in 1961 under the guidance and encouragement of Saint Josemaría Escrivá. Once he got to know the educational problems facing Kenya at the time he was very keen that members of Opus Dei with their friends and colleagues, would do something to alleviate the situation.
Canonization memorabilia
St. Josemaría canonization memorabilia is now available over the internet. Part of the proceeds from sales will be donated to Project Harambee 2002.
New items on St. Josemaría website
Recent news, articles and testimonies at www.josemariaescriva.info. This site dedicated to St. Josemaría is available in English, French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.
In October the Year of the Rosary comes to a close
At a general audience before 16,000 people on October 29, John Paul II stated that "with the month of October, the Year of the Rosary comes to a close." His remarks follow.