Archbishop Myers' homily at St. Mary Major
John Myers, Archbishop of Newark, delivered the following homily at a Mass of Thanksgiving for the canonization of St. Josemaria at St. Mary Major in Rome.
The Prelate's Greeting to the Pope
The greeting given by Bishop Javier Echevarría, Prelate of Opus Dei, to Pope John Paul II, at the audience in St. Peter's Square on October 7, 2002.
The Prelate's Homily at the Mass of Thanksgiving
A homily by Bishop Javier Echevarria, Prelate of Opus Dei, delivered in St. Peter's Square, Rome, during the Mass of thanksgiving for the canonization of Josemaría Escrivá on October 7, 2002.
The Pope´s canonization homily and Angelus message
The full text in English of the homily given by John Paul II at the Mass of Canonization for St. Josemaría Escrivá, and his Angelus message directly following the Mass.
Canonization Facts and Figures
A 99-year-old Filipino priest will be at St. Peter's Square on October 6th. 37 choirs will participate. Pilgrims are coming from 84 different countries. And more....
The relics of Saint Josemaría return to Our Lady of Peace
The remains of the new saint have been returned now to Our Lady of Peace, the prelatic church of Opus Dei. St. Josemaría's casket was transferred on the afternoon of Thursday the 10th from the basilica of San Eugenio, after the final thanksgiving Mass celebrated by the prelate of the Opus Dei, Bishop Javier Echevarría.
The Pope's address at the Mass of Thanksgiving
An address by Pope John Paul II to pilgrims gathered for the canonization of St. Josemaría Escrivá on October 7, 2002.
Pope to canonize Blessed Josemaría Escrivá on Sunday
The Vatican Information Service has published the following biography of Josemaria Escriva, in preparation for his canonization on October 6 by John Paul II.
January 2002 El Pais Interview
"The true measure of Opus Dei’s state of affairs is whether each member is faithful to Jesus Christ." In an interview, the Prelate answers questions about the Centennial of the Founder’s birth, peace in the world, and the Holy Father.