Opus Dei

Isidoro Zorzano was born in Buenos Aires on September 13, 1902. He died with a reputation for holiness on July 15, 1943.

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.

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.

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.

A selection of statements about the founder of Opus Dei from Catholic leaders around the world.

A selection of statements about Saint Josemaría by various Popes.

Work, family life, and the ordinary events of each day are opportunities for drawing close to Christ, and making Him known to others.

A brief biography of the founder of Opus Dei.

Facts about the procedures followed in the canonization of the founder of Opus Dei.

Msgr. Flavio Capucci, professor of Philosophy and Theology, was the Postulator of the cause of canonization of Saint Josemaría Escrivá. The following are excerpts from a colloquium about the canonization he held with various journalists.