Opus Dei

During his recent brief visit to South Africa, the Prelate of Opus Dei met with people who take part in its activities of Christian formation in Johannesburg and Pretoria.

For the Meeting of Ecclesial Movements in Rome over Pentecost, the Prelate of Opus Dei has published an article in the Italian daily "Avvenire." With the Pope's homily at Mass on Pentecost.

Here is the homily given by Bishop Javier Echevarría, Prelate of Opus Dei, at the May 4 ordination of 31 priests, in the Basilica of San Eugenio in Rome.

Bishop Javier Echevarría expresses his great joy at the news of Pope Francis' election.

An article by the Prelate of Opus Dei published in ABC (Madrid) on Benedict XVI's fruitful service to the Church and our prayerful wait for a new Pope.

Bishop Javier Echevarría expresses thanks to Benedict XVI "for his rich and fruitful magisterium, and also for his humble and generous example of service to the Church and the world."

On Christmas Eve, Bishop Javier Echevarría spoke about the need to draw close to the Child Jesus, to seek to accompany him and strive to be holy.

For the Year of Faith, the Prelate of Opus Dei has established that a plenary indulgence can be gained on specific dates, including November 28, anniversary of the decree by John Paul II erecting the Prelature.

In this Rome Reports video, Bishop Javier Echevarría talks about the importance of example and true friendship for the New Evangelization.

Here is the homily given by Bishop Javier Echevarría when ordaining 31 faithful of Opus Dei to the diaconate on 3 November 2012, in the basilica of St. Eugene is Rome.