Opus Dei

José Maria Hernández Garnica was born in Madrid on 17 November 1913. He obtained doctorates in Engineering, Natural Sciences and Theology. On 28 July 1935 he joined Opus Dei. He died in Barcelona on 7 December 1972.

Prayer for private devotion.

One of the first three priests in Opus Dei, his cause of canonization is now underway. In this brief video, St. Josemaria speaks about visiting him in the hospital shortly before his death in 1972.

This is the last video of the series "The Faith at 20": young people from various countries talk about how their faith influences their daily lives.

In a message sent by the new Secretary of State Archbishop Pietro Parolin for the symposium on St. Josemaria's contribution to theology, Pope Francis speaks about the Founder's teachings.

Parents, teachers and students at Westbridge School in Iloilo mobilized quickly to distribute relief goods for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

"Free time possesses certain educational possibilities of its own, teaching children how to make good use of their freedom." A new article in the series on the family.

On November 14, a symposium will begin at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome on St. Josemaria's contribution to theology, with 300 participants from 25 countries.

Bishop Javier Echevarria's letter to the faithful of Opus Dei in the Philippines in the aftermath of super-typhoon Haiyan.

Decree signed by Benedict XVI on June 28, 2012 recognizing the heroic virtues of the Servant of God Alvaro del Portillo.