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  1. From the Prelate

Christmas 2022: "May we be builders of peace"

From the Prelate 12/20/2022
Mons. Fernando Ocáriz, Prelado del Opus Dei felicita por la Navidad e invita a todos a ser constructores de paz, en primer lugar, en la familia, en el trabajo, y a compartir la maravilla de la cercanía de Jesucristo, Dios con nosotros.

Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, Prelate of Opus Dei, sends a Christmas greeting and invites everyone to foster peace, first of all in the family and at work, and to share the wonder of the closeness of Jesus Christ, God with us.

Pilgrimage of the Prelate of Opus Dei to the Holy Land

From the Prelate 09/12/2022
Pilgrimage of the Prelate of Opus Dei to the Holy Land

Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz made a pilgrimage to the holy sites from August 17 to 25, 2022. This video shows some of the sites he visited and collects impressions from those who met him.

Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz "What a great eve this world is!"

From the Prelate 07/14/2022

The Prelate of Opus Dei has been in Barcelona on the occasion of the death of his brother José. He wanted to be close to the widow and the whole family. On Saturday, July 9, he celebrated a funeral Mass in the Oratory of Santa María de Bonaigua.

Christmas Greeting from the Prelate (2021)

From the Prelate 12/21/2021

The Prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, sends his blessing and wishes everyone a happy Christmas in this brief video with English subtitles.

"In the Light of the Gospel"

From the Prelate 09/05/2021

A recent book by the Prelate of Opus Dei aims "to help people to pray and invite them to enter into more direct contact with Jesus Christ, who is the light of our lives."

Javier Echevarría and the Sick

From the Prelate 12/12/2022
Javier Echevarría and the sick

On 12 December 2016, Bishop Javier Echevarría, prelate of Opus Dei for 22 years (from 1994 to the day of his death), passed away in Rome. On this anniversary, here is a brief reflection from Msgr. Iñaki Celaya.

The Prelate of Opus Dei in Barcelona: "May we be sowers of peace and joy"

From the Prelate 08/10/2022

Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz met with faithful of the Prelature in various encounters during his visit to Barcelona from August 5 to 7. He also visited the Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy, as St. Josemaría did on many occasions. On Sunday, August 7, in the afternoon, the Prelate of Opus Dei returned to Rome.

Video: Prelate's Trip to Poland

From the Prelate 07/12/2022

Video highlights of the Prelate of Opus Dei's pastoral visit to Poland, from 21 to 27 June, 2022.

Pope Francis Receives the Prelate in Audience

From the Prelate 11/29/2021

At 9.15 am today, Pope Francis welcomed Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, Prelate of Opus Dei, accompanied by the Auxiliary Vicar, Monsignor Mariano Fazio.

In Torreciudad: "God loves us madly"

From the Prelate 08/23/2021

From August 18 to 21, the Prelate of Opus Dei was in the shrine of Torreciudad, where he celebrated a public Mass and met with several groups of faithful. This was the last of his pastoral trips during July and August, after having traveled to Milan, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Croatia and Slovenia.

"How far can we go in love for our Lady?"

From the Prelate 12/06/2022

Photos and stories from Mons. Fernando Ocáriz's pastoral trip to Mexico.

Video: Prelate's Pastoral Trip to Northwest Spain

From the Prelate 07/17/2022

On the last day of his pastoral visit to northwest Spain, the Prelate of Opus Dei celebrated Mass in the Cathedral of Oviedo with Archbishop Jesús Sanz and met with faithful and friends of the Prelature.

“To give peace we need to have it, and Christ gives it to us”

From the Prelate 04/19/2022

Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz has had various get-togethers with the 2,400 young people who have taken part in the UNIV meeting in Rome during Holy Week. He has listened to their stories and answered questions about peace, poverty, courtship, celibacy, friendship...

"Pray for the gift of unity"

From the Prelate 10/12/2021

Homily of Monsignor Fernando Ocariz, Chancellor of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, at the inaugural Mass for the 2021-2022 Academic Year. He highlights the “yearning for unity in the Church” reflected in the texts of the Mass for Pentecost.

Mass of the Prelate of Opus Dei in Torreciudad

From the Prelate 08/20/2021

A video recording of the Mass celebrated by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz in the shrine of Torreciudad, on Friday August 20.

Bishop Javier Echevarría (1932 - 2016)
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