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Catechism of the Catholic Church

Catechism of the Catholic Church (nn. 874-913) – These points about the structure of the Church speak of the vocation of laypersons and their participation in the priestly, prophetic and royal mission of Christ.

Opus Dei

Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests

Second Vatican Council, Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests (Chapter II, n. 9) – This excerpt on the relation of priests and laity sheds light on the organic cooperation between priests and laypersons in Opus Dei.

Opus Dei

Constitution on the Church, "Lumen Gentium"

Second Vatican Council, Constitution on the Church (Chapter V, nn. 41 and 42) – This passage on the universal call to holiness highlights a central message Opus Dei.

Opus Dei

What are the relations between Opus Dei and other Church institutions?

Personal prelature

Josemaría Escrivá's message

A selection of quotations summarizing the teachings of the founder of Opus Dei.

In the news

Devotion to Saint Josemaría Escrivá

Facts about the spread of popular devotion to the founder of Opus Dei.

In the news

Apostolic Exhortation on the Lay Faithful, "Christifideles laici"

John Paul II, Apostolic Exhortation on the Lay Faithful (Chapter I, nos. 16 and 17) – This excerpt on the vocation and the mission of the laity in the Church and in the world helps illuminate the vocation of Opus Dei members, 98% of whom are laypersons.

Opus Dei

Bishop Javier Echevarría

Bishop Javier Echevarría was born in Madrid on June 14, 1932. He was Prelate of Opus Dei from 1994 to 2016.

Fernando Ocáriz

Harambee 2006 presentation in Rome

"All together for Africa" is the motto of "Harambee," a solidarity project begun in 2002 to commemorate the canonization of the founder of Opus Dei. On February 13, Harambee announced four new African development initiatives.

Social initiatives

Helping Young Immigrants in Marseille

Interview with Frederic Prat, a graduate of the Paris School of Mining Engineering, who directs a supplementary education program, "Youth Plus."

Personal testimonies