Opus Dei

Two professors at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross speak about a new interdisciplinary program that seeks to foster respect for the common good in business and finance.

A Rome Reports video with highlights from the year now ending.

Guadalupe Ortiz was born in Madrid in 1916 on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. One of the first women in Opus Dei, she began its apostolic work with women in Mexico.

This December 25th is the 50th anniversary of the convocation of the Second Vatican Council by Blessed John XXIII. An article on the significance of this anniversary by Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, Vicar General of the Prelature of Opus Dei.

Rome Reports video summary of Benedict XVI's visit to Benin (18-20 November 2011).

The web page is beginning a series of articles on the family, focused on the teachings of the recent Magisterium and St. Josemaria. The first two articles in the series are now available.

"There Be Dragons," a film by director Roland Joffé on the life of Saint Josemaría, opened in theaters in the Philippines on November 9. Here is a review of the film from a major Manila newspaper.

On November 5, in Rome, Bishop Javier Echevarría ordained 35 faithful of Opus Dei as deacons. With list of new deacons (to be ordained priests in May), photos, and words from the homily.

The apostolic work of Opus Dei began in Indonesia two years ago. Here is an enthusiastic first-hand report from some of the young women there.

In a recent memorial address in Nairobi in honor of Cardinal Otunga (1923-2003), Bishop Anthony Muheria speaks of his great admiration for the man who encouraged him on his path in Opus Dei.