Opus Dei

As the feastday of St. Josemaria (June 26) approaches, we offer some resources about his life and work: videos, photos, and historical information.

On June 2, the canonization cause of José Luis Muzquiz was formally opened. One of the first three priests in Opus Dei, he began its apostolic work in the U.S. With Rome Reports video coverage.

Brigitte Irwin initially trained as a biologist, and now helps to run Thornycroft Hall Conference Centre, in the heart of the beautiful Cheshire countryside. The activities that take place there are organised by Opus Dei and take their inspiration from the spirit and teachings of St Josemaria Escriva, its founder. Here Brigitte explains what goes on behind the scenes in Thornycroft Hall, and reflects on the deeper repercussions she sees in her work.

On May 8, José Luis Mumbiela, member of the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross, was ordained as bishop of Almaty, Kazakhstan. An interview published in "Catalunya Cristiana."

Theaters showing the movie, May 20-26

On Saturday, May 14th, in Rome, Bishop Javier Echevarría ordained 35 new priests of Opus Dei. With words from the Prelate's homily, remarks by 2 of the new priests and some photos.

On May 6th, Roland Joffe's film, "There Be Dragons," featuring St. Josemaria as one of the main characters, will open in theaters in the U.S. We provide some information about the film.

Students from all over the world taking part in UNIV express their thanks to John Paul II on the occasion of his upcoming beatification (2:04).

A well-known writer in Spain reveiws Roland Joffé's recent film "There Be Dragons."

The memory of John Paul II will be especially strong this year for the thousands of university students in Rome during Holy Week for UNIV. With video of April 20 audience with Benedict XVI.