The relics of Saint Josemaría return to Our Lady of Peace
The remains of the new saint have been returned now to Our Lady of Peace, the prelatic church of Opus Dei. St. Josemaría's casket was transferred on the afternoon of Thursday the 10th from the basilica of San Eugenio, after the final thanksgiving Mass celebrated by the prelate of the Opus Dei, Bishop Javier Echevarría.
The Prelate's Homily at the Mass of Thanksgiving
A homily by Bishop Javier Echevarria, Prelate of Opus Dei, delivered in St. Peter's Square, Rome, during the Mass of thanksgiving for the canonization of Josemaría Escrivá on October 7, 2002.
The Pope's address at the Mass of Thanksgiving
An address by Pope John Paul II to pilgrims gathered for the canonization of St. Josemaría Escrivá on October 7, 2002.
The Prelate's Greeting to the Pope
The greeting given by Bishop Javier Echevarría, Prelate of Opus Dei, to Pope John Paul II, at the audience in St. Peter's Square on October 7, 2002.
Pope to canonize Blessed Josemaría Escrivá on Sunday
The Vatican Information Service has published the following biography of Josemaria Escriva, in preparation for his canonization on October 6 by John Paul II.
January 2002 El Pais Interview
"The true measure of Opus Dei’s state of affairs is whether each member is faithful to Jesus Christ." In an interview, the Prelate answers questions about the Centennial of the Founder’s birth, peace in the world, and the Holy Father.
Statement from Opus Dei's prelate about the canonization
Bishop Echevarría, on the announcement of Josemaría Escrivá's canonization: "In the saints we can always recognize the spiritual fruitfulness of the Church, sowing holiness all over the world."
January 2002 La Repubblica Interview
Bishop Echevarria answers candid questions about Blessed Josemaria, Opus Dei, and the Church in the Third Millenium.
June 26 in Rome
On June 26, the liturgical feast of Blessed Josemaria, Bishop Javier Echevarria celebrated a Mass in his honor in the Basilica of St. Eugene in Valle Giulia. Around fifteen hundred people attended the ceremony.