Opus Dei

On 23 January 2017, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz was elected Prelate of Opus Dei. For this anniversary, we offer an interview recently published in the Italian newspaper “Avvenire.”

From the 18 the 25 of January, the whole Church prays for the unity of Christians. In his message, the Prelate of Opus Dei asks for prayers for this intention.

The Prelate of Opus Dei encourages us this Christmas to bring the joy of Jesus' birth to those around us, especially the most needy.

For the fifth anniversary of the death of Bishop Javier Echevarría on 12 December, here is the homily given by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz at his funeral Mass on 15 December 2016 in Saint Eugene's Basilica.

The Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to foster our hope when confronting the reality of death, trusting in God's love and having recourse to our Lady.

We offer an extract from the interview given by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz to the Croatian newspaper "Večernji list." “Criticisms, when they are well-founded, help us to be better,” he says.

On the feast of Saint Luke, the Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to contemplate our Lord in the Gospel in order to let ourselves be transformed by Him.

The Prelate of Opus Dei encourages us to strengthen our union with Our Lord through the Cross.

Homily given by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz on August 20 in the shrine of Torreciudad. He celebrated the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination on August 15, 2021.

The Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to accompany him in his prayer and thanksgiving for the fiftieth anniversary of his priestly ordination.