How did Opus Dei grow internationally? Who were its first members? What documents provide useful insight into its development? These and other questions are explored in a new website on the history of Opus Dei, designed to make the Work’s history accessible to a broad audience.

Coinciding with the centenary of Saint Josemaría Escrivá’s priestly ordination, the launch includes a special section dedicated to this anniversary, with articles by Ernesto Juliá, Rafael Domingo Oslé, Constantino Ánchel, José Luis González Gullón, and Santiago Martínez. In an interview, the latter two discuss Saint Josemaría’s years of formation in the seminary and the crucial role of his family and priestly mentors in his vocation.

Hosted on the University of Navarre’s website, the platform is accessible and dynamic. One section is dedicated to the history of Opus Dei, while another (still under construction) focuses on its members. Interactive tools such as timelines and maps help visualize its international growth. The site is available in both Spanish and English, to make it accessible to a global audience.

It also provides easy access to theVirtual Library of Josemaría Escrivá and Opus Dei, a vast digital repository that serves researchers and anyone interested in the institution’s history.

A website curated by historians for the centenary of Opus Dei

This project, coordinated by the Josemaría Escrivá Study Center, involves historians from the Istituto Storico San Josemaría Escrivá (ISJE), members of the St. Josemaria Institute, and scholars from various universities. As Opus Dei’s centenary approaches, the initiative is set to grow in the coming years, incorporating new content that blends academic rigor with an engaging, accessible approach.

The website is meant to be a reliable and accessible public space for anyone interested in understanding the impact and evolution of this institution within the Church and society.