Two beating hearts
My husband and I have been married almost 6 years. We married fairly young: he was 23 and I was 25. Our greatest desire was to start a family.
Because he wants to!
My husband and I have a beautiful family. We have eight children and have always tried to teach them to have faith in and love for God.
Trapped in London
A few months ago I was trapped in London. A cloud of volcanic ash caused the cancellation of all flights in Europe.
Alvaro del Portillo in Facebook, Twitter and Smartphone app
Daily posts on Alvaro del Portillo’s life story and pastoral message can now be received through Twitter and Facebook. A smartphone app is also available.
Information about Bishop Alvaro del Portillo
Information about Bishop Alvaro del Portillo's life and cause of canonization.
Bibliography and documents
Articles and books by and about Alvaro del Portillo in English and other sources of information about his life, with links to those available online.
Personal testimonies regarding Alvaro del Portillo
Brief comments about Bishop Alvaro del Portillo taken from statements by well-known people in the Church and society.
John Paul II prays before mortal remains of Bishop Alvaro del Portillo
The Holy Father John Paul II came to pray before the body of Alvaro del Portillo soon after his death.
Biography of Alvaro del Portilllo
Alvaro del Portillo was born in Madrid on March 11, 1914. He was the third of eight children in a devout Catholic family. He died in Rome on March 23, 1994.
Decree on the Heroic Virtues of Alvaro del Portillo
Decree signed by Benedict XVI on June 28, 2012 recognizing the heroic virtues of the Servant of God Alvaro del Portillo.