Resources for the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Texts to help live the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, celebrated this Friday, 27 June.
Msgr. Ocáriz in “El Mundo”: Renewing our commitment to work for peace
A column by Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, published in the Spanish newspaper El Mundo on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the death of Saint Josemaría. This is an English translation of the original piece.
Joan’s Story: Loving to the Very End
Joan is a loving mother and grandmother, a true gift to her family, who care for her with deep affection. She is the first supernumerary in Ottawa (Canada). In May, when many countries celebrate Mother's Day, we also celebrate those who care for their mothers with love and dedication. This weekend, we are also celebrating the Jubilee of Families, Grandparents and the Elderly.
Elena Blesa Yanes: A Life Between Two Continents

In this episode of Fragments of History, we take a closer look at the life of Elena Blesa. Born in 1925 in Barcelona, she was one of the first associate members of Opus Dei. Historian María Hernández-Sampelayo Matos traces her life story, shaped by her work in both Spain and Venezuela.
Feast of the Most Holy Trinity

On the first Sunday after Pentecost, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Here are some resources for growing in devotion to the Trinity.
Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz Names the Vicars and Other Members of the Central Advisory and the General Council of Opus Dei

During the session of the 10th Ordinary General Congress of Opus Dei, as established by current regulations, in addition to the vicars, the Prelate appointed the other members of the Central Advisory and the General Council, the bodies that assist the Prelate in governing the institution.
Video Summary of Priestly Ordinations: "Transformed by the gift of God"

Rome, May 24, 2025. The English Cardinal Arthur Roche, Prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, conferred priestly ordination on 20 deacons of the Prelature of Opus Dei from 11 countries. The ordination took place this morning in the Basilica of St. Eugene in Rome, where family and friends of the new priests were able to accompany them with prayer and affection.
Sonsoles, 2 May 1935: The First Pilgrimage

In May 1935, Josemaría Escrivá and Ricardo Fernández Vallespín made a pilgrimage to the shrine of Our Lady of Sonsoles in Ávila, and the custom of the May pilgrimage was born in Opus Dei. In this episode, historian Alfredo Méndiz comments on some details from a text written after their experience.
Masses for Feast of Saint Josemaria (2025)
Among the bishops celebrating Masses for the feast of Saint Josemaria this year are Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski of St. Louis, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, Bishop J. Mark Spalding, J.C.L., of Nashville, Bishop William Waltersheid of Pittsburgh, Bishop James V. Johnston of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Bishop Edward J Burns of Dallas, and Bishop Dennis Walsh of Davenport, Iowa.
Infographic: How is Opus Dei governed?

This infographic provides a visual representation of the way Opus Dei is governed centrally and in each of the countries in which it is present. It also includes some current data about the number of people in Opus Dei and distribution by continent.
Some Actions and Initiatives Since the 2017 Ordinary General Congress

The 2017 Ordinary General Congress approved a number of conclusions, outlined in the Prelate’s letter on February 14 that year, which set the course for the governance of Opus Dei over the following eight years. This page highlights some of the initiatives carried out during that time, impacting all the circumscriptions.