Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
The Prelature of Opus Dei in Britain is committed to promoting the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults in accordance with the current standards set out for the Catholic Church in England and Wales and in Scotland by the respective Bishops’ Conferences.
Organization of the Prelature
The Prelature of Opus Dei is governed by a Prelate, in accord with canon law and its own statutes. The Prelate and his vicars always carry out their work assisted by councils, made up largely of laity. The council for women is called the Central Advisory and the council for men is called the General Council; both are based in Rome.
Why is the Prelate of Opus Dei called “Father”?
An article by Guillaume Derville on why the faithful in the Prelature of Opus Dei call the prelate "Father."
Opus Dei, Personal Prelature
From a legal standpoint, Opus Dei is a personal prelature of the Catholic Church. Prelatures are entrusted with undertaking certain pastoral activities.
Place in the Church
Opus Dei's work of spiritual formation complements the work of local churches. People who join Opus Dei or attend its activities continue to belong to their local dioceses.
To Serve the Church
Opus Dei was born in the Church and exists in the Church to serve the Church. In this year marking the 25th anniversary of the Work’s being erected as a personal prelature, we offer an article explaining the relevance of this event.
Msgr. Ocáriz: "Opus Dei Opens its Doors to Everyone"
Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz is a theologian and is also the Vicar General of Opus Dei. This Zenit interview was held on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Opus Dei as a personal prelature.
Opus Dei in the Church
On March 19, 1983 in Rome, the handing over of the Bull “Ut Sit” took place. This document from John Paul II erected Opus Dei as a personal prelature. Opus Dei’s only purpose, as the Founder said, “is to serve the Church".