Filipino and 17 others ordained in Rome
Most Rev. Fernando José Castro Aguayo, Bishop of Margarita (Venezuela) ordained to the priesthood 18 members of Opus Dei (among them Filipino Joseph Michael Arbilo). The ceremony took place at the Basilica of Saint Eugene in Rome.
Prayer for Pedro Ballester’s intercession
Pedro Ballester was born on 22 May. On his birthday, we are sharing a prayer asking God for favours through his intercession, available in over 25 languages.
30 Years of opusdei.org: Thank you for responding to the survey
Millions of people use this website to pray, read and grow in their Christian faith. More than 16,000 of them have shared their experiences to help us improve it. The survey is now closed, and the results (which will help us work to improve the website in the lead-up to the centenary) will be shared soon.
The Path to the Centenary of Opus Dei in 2 Minutes
In Opus Dei, we are preparing to celebrate our 100th year. It's a path of spiritual renewal, reflection and celebration taking place in nearly 70 countries. This is how our path to the centenary begins.
Fr. Fernando Valenciano: Fidelity Over Time
He was the oldest member of Opus Dei, having lived his vocation in the Work for just over 86 years, and the last of those who had requested admission in the 1930s. He died in Rome, and his remains rest in the crypt of the prelatic church of Our Lady of Peace.
Highlights from UNIV 2026
Close to 2,500 students from 26 countries were in Rome to live Holy Week with the Pope and meet the Prelate of Opus Dei. The theme of UNIV in 2026 was “Building bridges: the art of dialogue.”
A New Digital Window Into the History of Opus Dei
Two specialist institutions launch a new website dedicated to the history of Opus Dei, combining academic rigour with an accessible, multimedia approach.
From Parents to Grandchildren: a tradition of serving Aeta communities
A family tradition of faith and social outreach is growing into a lasting mission bringing hope, progress and sense of belonging to Aeta communities in Porac, Pampanga
Romana 80 in English
A new issue of “Romana,” the official bulletin of the prelature of Opus Dei, is available in English on the Romana website. It covers the first half of 2025.
