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What are the relations between Opus Dei and other Church institutions?

Personal prelature

Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests

Second Vatican Council, Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests (Chapter II, n. 9) – This excerpt on the relation of priests and laity sheds light on the organic cooperation between priests and laypersons in Opus Dei.

Opus Dei

Statements on Josemaría Escrivá by Catholic leaders

A selection of statements about the founder of Opus Dei from Catholic leaders around the world.

In the news

Message

Work, family life, and the ordinary events of each day are opportunities for drawing close to Christ, and making Him known to others.

Opus Dei

Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity, 'Apostolicam actuositatem'

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.

Opus Dei

Devotion to Saint Josemaría Escrivá

Facts about the spread of popular devotion to the founder of Opus Dei.

In the news

What kind of apostolate does Opus Dei do?

Opus Dei

Josemaría Escrivá's message

A selection of quotations summarizing the teachings of the founder of Opus Dei.

In the news

Apostolic Exhortation on the Lay Faithful, "Christifideles laici"

John Paul II, Apostolic Exhortation on the Lay Faithful (Chapter I, nos. 16 and 17) – This excerpt on the vocation and the mission of the laity in the Church and in the world helps illuminate the vocation of Opus Dei members, 98% of whom are laypersons.

Opus Dei

Harambee 2006 presentation in Rome

"All together for Africa" is the motto of "Harambee," a solidarity project begun in 2002 to commemorate the canonization of the founder of Opus Dei. On February 13, Harambee announced four new African development initiatives.

Social initiatives