Beatification Press Kit
A press kit for journalists has been prepared with background information on the beatification of Bishop Alvaro del Portillo. The beatification takes place on September 27 in Madrid.
"Graces for the entire Church"
Nelida de Jesus lives in Amsterdam and works as a law professor. She is "sure God will grant many graces for the entire Church" with the beatification of Alvaro del Portillo.
Map of Valdebebas for the Beatification
A detailed 2-page map, with useful information for those planning to attend the beatification of Alvaro del Portillo on September 27 in Madrid.
Love for the Holy Cross
"Taste in your heart the need our world has to receive the graces of the Cross," Bishop Alvaro del Portillo tells us in a letter from September 1988.
100 Frequently Asked Questions about the Beatification
Some advice for those planning to attend the beatification of Alvaro del Portillo on September 27 in Madrid.
"A Lesson of Love"
Angelique Ferrali is a Cooperator of Opus Dei who lives in Switzerland and teaches tennis. She recalls a Mass celebrated by Don Alvaro when she was a university student that left a deep impression on her soul.
Alvaro del Portillo, a life of service to Christ
A quick glance at the life of Alvaro del Portillo, the successor to Opus Dei's founder St. Josemaria Escriva. Bishop del Portillo will be beatified in Madrid on Sept. 27.
New Biography of Alvaro del Portillo
John F. Coverdale, author of "Saxum: The Life of Alvaro del Portillo," was interviewed on EWTN's program "Bookmark." Watch the full interview here.
"Everything done for love is big"
Bishop Alvaro del Portillo insists on the importance of small things done for love, in the spirit taught by Saint Josemaria.
"The Church's Universality"
Eelis Nguyen, a convert from Buddhism, lives and works in Helsinki. He says that he is looking forward to going to the beatification of Alvaro del Portillo because it is "a great feast for the Church."