Photos of New Prelate of Opus Dei
Some recent photos of Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, named Prelate of Opus Dei by Pope Francis.
Pope Francis Names Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz Prelate of Opus Dei
This evening, Pope Francis confirmed Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz as the new Prelate of Opus Dei, following his election earlier in the day during the elective congress. He is the third successor to Saint Josemaria.
Elective Process Begins with Meeting of Opus Dei’s Central Advisory
This morning in Rome, the process foreseen for the election and naming of the prelate of Opus Dei has begun, with the first plenary meeting of the women’s council of the prelature, called the central Advisory.
“Saint Josemaria's charism is a treasure that can beautify the world”
Isabel Sánchez is the central Secretary of the Advisory, the women's council that assists the Prelate in governing the Prelature. In this interview she describes the elective process that concludes with the naming of a new Prelate.
On the Way to the Elective Congress
Faithful of Opus Dei from around the world describe how the next Prelate of Opus Dei will be elected, as they reflect on what the Church expects from them today.
Letter of Pope Francis to Young People
Letter for the presentation of the Preparatory Document for the upcoming Synod of Bishops on the theme “Youth, faith and vocational discernment,” to take place in October 2018.
Why is the Prelate of Opus Dei called “Father”?
An article by Guillaume Derville on why the faithful in the Prelature of Opus Dei call the prelate "Father."
Press Dossier on the Third Elective Congress
The process planned for the election and appointment of the prelate of Opus Dei will begin in Rome on January 21. Press dossier for journalists on the Third Elective Congress.
Election of next prelate of Opus Dei to begin on January 21
The process planned for the election and appointment of the prelate of Opus Dei will begin in Rome on January 21.
Memories of Bishop Javier Echevarría
Nicola Waite, a member of Opus Dei's Central Advisory in Rome, shares some memories of her time working with Bishop Javier Echevarria. "You could see as he talked that he was in constant conversation with God – you felt like he was talking to God, and encouraged you to do the same. And as somebody who was new to this whole world of the Catholic faith, that was very attractive. It was something that I felt...I want that!"