October 3 to 10 in Rome
Program of events related to the canonization of Blessed Josemaría. Additional information can be found at www.escriva-canonization.org.
37 New Priests
The prelate of Opus Dei, Bishop Javier Echevarría, ordained 37 men from 14 countries on September 1. Echevarría urged them to let their priestly lives "follow the footsteps" of Blessed Josemaría now that his canonization is approaching.
Blessed Josemaría Escrivá to be canonized October 6, 2002
The Vatican has announced that Pope John Paul II will canonize Josemaría Escrivá, Opus Dei's founder, Padre Pío, Juan Diego, and 6 others this year.
Navarre Plans Honorary Doctorate for Cardinal Rouco and Mary Ann Glendon
An article from the Zenit News Service about the University of Navarre, a corporate work of the Prelature of Opus Dei in Pamplona, Spain.
Painting for the poor in St. Petersburg
Each year a group of Irish students organizes a work camp to help needy people in St. Petersburg by refurbishing their dwellings. The work camp has also included students from Finland, the U.S., Lithuania, and Latvia. Joe Flanagan relates his memories of the camp.
Symposium on Work and Human Values in Sydney
Some sixty people from a wide range of professions participated in a symposium organized by Warrane College to mark the first centenary of the founder of Opus Dei, Blessed Josemaría Escrivá.
Trek to Toronto
Loads of mud and little sleep were well worth the chance to be with the Pope, for a group of New York-area girls who went to World Youth Day this summer.
Become sowers of peace through a new evangelization
The Prelate of Opus Dei comments on the ever-growing need to improve culture and promote peace in our society, especially in light of the recent conflicts in Colombia.
Radiologist's Cure Attributed to Intercession of Opus Dei Founder
Pope Recognizes Miracle Attributed to Blessed Escriva
Sanctity in the world, the path of the laity
An interview with the Prelate of Opus Dei, Bishop Javier Echevarria