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José María Hernández Garnica

(Madrid, 1913 - Barcelona, 1972)
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A PRIEST OPEN TO THE WORLD
A mining engineer with doctorates in the natural sciences and in theology, and one of the first three priests in Opus Dei, he assisted the Founder in spreading its apostolic work throughout Europe, with a great joy and spirit of sacrifice.
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José Maria Hernández Garnica
  • A Priest for All Souls: Fr. Jose Maria Garnica

    On 14 February 1943, Saint Josemaria first saw how priests could be incardinated in Opus Dei in service to all souls. Fr. Jose Maria Hernandez Garnica was one of the first three priest in Opus Dei.

  • A Strong Shepherd’s Staff for Saint Josemaria

    In a letter written to the founder of Opus Dei in 1969, Fr. Jose Maria Hernandez Garnica tells him of his happiness and desire to be a strong support for Saint Josemaria.

  • José Maria Hernández Garnica: Newsletters in English

    Newsletters in English and a video about the life of Fr José María Hernandez Garnica, who began the apostolic work of Opus Dei in a number of European countries.

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  • Writings of the founder of Opus Dei
  • Saint Josemaría website
  • Blessed Alvaro del Portillo website
  • Romana, Bulletin of the Opus Dei Prelature
  • St. Josemaria Institute
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