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Academic activities in Oxford

Students of the university have been meeting fortnightly at Grandpont House to discuss current developments and problems in different countries.

Monday in Holy Week: Jesus in Bethany

The Prelate’s reflections on the Monday in Holy Week, broadcast on EWTN world radio

From the Prelate

Palm Sunday: Jesus Enters Jerusalem

The Prelate’s reflections on Palm Sunday, broadcast on EWTN world radio

From the Prelate

Bishop Echevarría: “Thank you, Cardinal König, for your help and your friendship.”

Bishop Javier Echevarría attended the funeral of Cardinal Franz König on March 27 in Vienna at St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

From the Prelate

First centers of Opus Dei opened in Croatia and Slovenia

In 2003 new centers of Opus Dei were opened in nine countries: Argentina, Chile, the Czech Republic, Lebanon, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Croatia, and Slovenia. The centers in Croatia and Slovenia were the countries’ first.

Recent News

Message for World Youth Day 2004

The theme of the 19th World Youth Day is the petition some “Greeks” brought to the Apostles: “We Want to See Jesus” (Jn 12:21). We also offer a video of scenes from previous meetings of John Paul II with participants in UNIV congresses.

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Anihan Technical School

Learning values along with baking. A report on a school in the Philippines started by members of Opus Dei.

Social initiatives

Don Alvaro's cause opened

Cardinal Camillo Ruini, vicar of Rome, presided on March 5th over the opening session of the Tribunal of the Vicariate of Rome, which was convened for the cause of canonization of Bishop Alvaro del Portillo, Prelate of Opus Dei (Madrid, 1914 – Rome, 1994).

Recent News

Cause of canonization to open for Bishop Alvaro del Portillo

Cardinal Camillo Ruini will preside over the opening session of a tribunal of the Vicariate of Rome in the cause of canonization of Bishop Alvaro del Portillo on March 5, 2004. Bishop del Portillo was born in Madrid in 1914, succeeded St. Josemaría Escrivá as head of Opus Dei in 1975, and died in Rome in 1994.

Recent News

Genuine school of love

Bishop Alvaro del Portillo's commentary on the Pope's letter to families.

Álvaro del Portillo