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Two great jobs for my family

"My sister was out of work, so we asked Isidoro for help."

Favors

Reflections on the Christmas Crèche

In an introduction to a book with photos from a 2015 exposition, Bishop Javier Echevarría reflected on the history and significance of setting up Nativity scenes at Christmas.

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages

500 Voices Greet Pope Francis for 80th Birthday

A recording of 500 students and parents singing in the Cathedral of Pamplona (Navarra) was sent to Pope Francis as a gift for his 80th birthday on Saturday, December 17.

News

Some Masses in the U.S. for Bishop Echevarria

Some of the many Masses being celebrated around the U.S. in the next few days for the repose of the soul of Bishop Javier Echevarria.

From the Prelate

A Conversation with Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz

The auxiliary vicar of Opus Dei speaks about Bishop Javier Echevarría's last hours in the hospital, and points to some of the key features in his life.

From the Prelate

Bishop Echevarría Buried in Prelatic Church

Bishop Javier Echevarría now lies in the crypt of Our Lady of Peace, the Prelatic Church of Opus Dei, alongside Blessed Alvaro del Portillo and Dora del Hoyo. With a brief video summary of the ceremony.

From the Prelate

Live Transmission of Prelate's Funeral Mass

This website will offer live transmission of a funeral Mass for Bishop Javier Echevarria, which will be celebrated on Thursday December 15th at 7 pm in Rome, at Saint Eugene's Basilica.

From the Prelate

Bishop Javier Echevarria has passed away

Bishop Javier Echevarria, the Prelate of Opus Dei, passed away at 9:20 p.m. Rome time, on December 12th, the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

From the Prelate

Biography and Photos of Bishop Javier Echevarria

Biographical information about Bishop Javier Echevarria, the second successor of St. Josemaria Escriva as head of Opus Dei, from 1994-2016.

From the Prelate

Telegram from Pope Francis

As soon as he heard the news of Bishop Echevarría's death, the Holy Father telephoned to express his sorrow and also sent an affectionate telegram.

From the Church and the Pope