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The Priestly Society of the Holy Cross

Requirements and Incorporation

Priests incardinated in various dioceses (and deacons who expressly declare their intention to go on to the priesthood) can ask for admission to the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross as Associates or Supernumeraries.

The New Evangelization, the Priest and the Challenge of Secular Morality

Text of the message sent by His Eminence Cardinal Sarah to a conference for priests held in Thornycroft Hall (Manchester, UK) in March 2013. The Cardinal had been due to deliver this lecture but was unable to attend because of the Conclave.

"I only know how to talk about God"

On June 1, 1974, in a get-together in Brazil, a university teacher asked St. Josemaria about the role of priests in today's world.

Two British men ordained as deacons in Rome

On Saturday 3 November 2012, 31 new deacons were ordained in Rome for the Prelature of Opus Dei. The group included two men from Britain.

Fr. Robert Gendreau: Priestly Society of the Holy Cross

Fr. Gendreau is a parish priest in the archdiocese of Montreal and a priest of the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross. He explains the harmonious balance between obedience to his archbishop and the help he receives from Opus Dei in spiritual and doctrinal matters.

Year for Priests: “Saying Yes to Christ”

Carlo de Marchi was ordained in 2008. His experience has shown him that people, especially youth, are in great need of the prayer and self-giving of priests (4:15’).

Fr. John Wauck: The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

This new video in the Year for Priests focuses on the Holy Mass, the center and root of Christian life.

The priestly soul of the faithful

In this video during the Year for Priests, we focus on the meaning of the “priestly soul” that all the baptized possess (3:01).

The priesthood: In the service of others

Being a priest means being the servant of all men and women. Just as Christ washed his disciples’ feet, so must the priest offer his help to others. A new video for the Year for Priests (3:16).