Saint Josemaría: at the service of a gift received in the Church

An article by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, Prelate of Opus Dei, published today in the German weekly “Die Tagespost.”
“Heaven is in Vallecas”

José Manuel Horcajo is the parish priest of San Ramón Nonato, a church located in Vallecas, one of Madrid’s most well-known neighborhoods, and the author of “Al cruzar el puente” (Crossing the Bridge) and “Diamantes tallados” (Cut Diamonds), two books of stories around the parish life. In this interview, he shares the origin of his vocation and reflects on the priesthood.
July Recollection Kit (2025)

A recollection is time spent in silence with God, talking to Him and “recollecting” who we are before Him. This is a package of resources for a recollection in your own home, including a downloadable PDF.
Msgr. Ocáriz: only God quenches our thirst for the infinite and the desires of our hearts

Homily by the Prelate of Opus Dei, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, on the liturgical feast of Saint Josemaría, delivered at the parish of Saint Eugene (Rome).
26 June 1975: Fifty Years Later

50 years ago, St. Josemaría passed away in Rome. Here is a selection of resources to commemorate the day of his entrance into heaven. Since then, a new chapter began in the life of Opus Dei, during which his life and message have inspired thousands of Christians committed to sanctifying everyday life. He dreamed that this light of God would become a “great catechesis,” shared through the power of friendship.
Msgr. Ocáriz: the Gospel is the answer to the thirst for authenticity many young people feel

An English translation of the interview with Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz by Francesco Ognibene (Avverire), originally in Italian.
Remembering Pope Francis
Two UNIV participants, Daniel Marcinak and Matthew Moskowski, recall what a blessing it was being with Pope Francis during his final Easter.
“I enjoyed being able to give the Pope something back”
On the anniversary of Pope Francis' election, Vicky talks about what it meant to her to be able to speak to him and bring him a taste of his homeland after some general audiences in Rome.
The Prelate of Opus Dei in the USA
A 24-minute documentary about Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz's trip to four US cities in 2019.
Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”
Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum” by Pope Francis
Letter from the Prelate regarding the Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”
Monsignor Fernando Ocariz, Prelate of Opus Dei, writes about Pope Francis' Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum” ("To safeguard the charism").
Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”: Questions and Answers
We offer some questions and answers prepared by the Opus Dei Information Office regarding the Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum.”
Letter from the Prelate (6 October 2022)
The Prelate of Opus Dei informs us that he will convoke an Extraordinary General Congress in the first half of 2023 in order to make the changes to the Statutes indicated in "Ad charisma tuendum."
Statutes of Opus Dei
The Statutes of Opus Dei were promulgated by Pope St John Paul II in 1982. Written in Latin, they define precisely the juridical configuration of the Prelature, its organization, and its aims.
Apostolic constitution "Ut sit"
The English translation of the apostolic constitution, Ut sit, by which Opus Dei was established as the Catholic Church's first personal prelature.