Priestly Ordinations in Rome

On 23 May, eighteen members of Opus Dei will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Fernando José Castro Aguayo, Bishop of Margarita, Venezuela. The ceremony will take place at the Basilica of Saint Eugune at 10:00 am (Rome).
Homily of the Prelate on the feast of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo

Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, in the 12 May 2026 Mass celebrated in the Basilica of Saint Eugene (Rome).
From Chiclayo to Cameroon: Patricia and Pope Leo XIV

She left Chiclayo to study abroad and never went back home. Life had other plans, taking her all the way to Cameroon, where she has spent 21 years doing what so many people do in their own countries: bringing a spirit of holiness to everyday work and sharing Saint Josemaría's message. Patricia tells us what it was like to experience Pope Leo XIV's recent apostolic journey to a young nation where the Church is very much present and alive.
Pedro Ballester’s Canonisation Cause Opens

Pedro died in Manchester in 2018 at the age of 21, after three years living with an aggressive cancer. He was an engineering student, and his cause for canonisation has just been opened. His birthday is 22nd May.
Three Children and a Cure, Against All Odds

On the feast day of Blessed Álvaro on 12 May, we share this account of grace that a married couple attributes to his intercession after years of struggle and suffering. Their story is a testimony of trust, faith, and gratitude.
Artisans of Peace (II): Leaven for a Reconciled World

The path to ‘disarmed and disarming’ peace lies in listening, understanding, expressing oneself sincerely, seeking common ground, and avoiding oversimplifications. This is the last editorial in the ‘Combat, closeness, mission’ series.
Ed Dillett: Plumber

Ed Dillett was a plumber and the third married member of Opus Dei in the United States.

Opus Dei Activities in Singapore
Opus Dei offers formation activities for men and women in Singapore, namely doctrine classes, days of recollection, retreats and spiritual direction or confession. These aim to help participants live their faith in their daily lives and find holiness in the midst of the ordinary. Below is the list of activities and contacts :

The Pope: the gift of Christ to His Church
This article was first published in CATHOLIC NEWS, SINGAPORE on 10 May 2026. It is part of the series, Christ in the Everyday by the Information Office of Opus Dei Singapore, reflecting on how faith is lived within the ordinary rhythm of daily life - work, relationships, and routine.

Spiritual accompaniment: seeing through the eyes of Christ
This article was first published in CATHOLIC NEWS, SINGAPORE on 12 April 2026. It is part of the series, Christ in the Everyday by the Information Office of Opus Dei Singapore, reflecting on how faith is lived within the ordinary rhythm of daily life - work, relationships, and routine.

Transformed by our hope in the Risen Christ
This article was first published in CATHOLIC NEWS, SINGAPORE on 26 April 2026. It is part of the series, Christ in the Everyday by the Information Office of Opus Dei Singapore, reflecting on how faith is lived within the ordinary rhythm of daily life - work, relationships, and routine.

The richness of ordinary life
This article was first published in Catholic News Singapore on 18 January 2026. It is the first in the series, Christ in the Everyday by the Information Office of Opus Dei Singapore, reflecting on how faith is lived within the ordinary rhythm of daily life - work, relationships, and routine.

Beyond the grind - finding meaning and grace in work
This article was first published in CATHOLIC NEWS SINGAPORE on 15 March, 2026. It is part of the series, Christ in the Everyday by the Information Office of Opus Dei Singapore, reflecting on how faith is lived within the ordinary rhythm of daily life - work, relationships, and routine.

General and Regional Monthly Intentions in the Region of East & South Asia (2025-2026)
The Prelate is suggesting that the faithful and friends of Opus Dei pray for this intention in a special way, from 2 October 2025 to 2 October 2026. The Regional Monthly Intention is closely aligned.

Jillian, Singapore: "I changed the way I see things"
Jillian is 26 years old. The joy she saw in others drew her to discover her own vocation in Opus Dei. “I see the world through new eyes, finding God in my daily work and simple acts of love.”

St Joseph’s silent witness held up as model for families at feast day Mass
At the feast day Mass of St Joseph's Church (Victoria Street) on March 19, Cardinal William Goh held up the patron saint as a model of faith, fatherhood, and fidelity to God's will for some 700 faithful. In his homily, the Cardinal highlighted St Joseph's role as a pivotal figure in salvation history and a quiet example for parents today. The Mass was concelebrated by priests of Opus Dei and Monsignor Marinko Antolovic of the Apostolic Nunciature.

Fatherhood: Learning to Give When It's Hardest
Thomas became a dad after 40 and soon saw how much it asked of him. In the tired days and small moments, he started to see a deeper kind of love taking shape.

Mark, Singapore: "It took me 30 years to say yes to God"
Mark first encountered Opus Dei in the 1990s but hesitated to say yes to God for decades, convinced he wasn’t ready. A retreat finally helped him realise that God does not call the perfect but helps the called to grow in holiness. Today, as a husband, father, and portfolio manager, he finds joy in prayer, strength in his work, and more presence with his family and those around him.

Marriage, Life's Greatest Tango
This article celebrates Christian marriage as a lifelong commitment, and the virtues needed for it to grow and flourish. With a couple’s sincere effort and the help of grace, their union will be an authentic reflection as God’s timeless masterpiece.

Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”
Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum” by Pope Francis

Letter from the Prelate regarding the Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”
Monsignor Fernando Ocariz, Prelate of Opus Dei, writes about Pope Francis' Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum” ("To safeguard the charism").

Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”: Questions and Answers
We offer some questions and answers prepared by the Opus Dei Information Office regarding the Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum.”

Letter from the Prelate (6 October 2022)
The Prelate of Opus Dei informs us that he will convoke an Extraordinary General Congress in the first half of 2023 in order to make the changes to the Statutes indicated in "Ad charisma tuendum."

Statutes of Opus Dei
The Statutes of Opus Dei were promulgated by Pope St John Paul II in 1982. Written in Latin, they define precisely the juridical configuration of the Prelature, its organization, and its aims.

Apostolic constitution "Ut sit"
The English translation of the apostolic constitution, Ut sit, by which Opus Dei was established as the Catholic Church's first personal prelature.

























