Maruja: a life lived with love
From Spain to Italy, Japan and finally Australia: the beautiful life story of assistant numerary, Maruja Cavero
Priestly Ordinations in Rome
On 25 May, twenty-nine faithful of Opus Dei will receive priestly ordination from Bishop Paul Toshihiro Sakai, auxiliary bishop of Osaka-Takamatsu (Japan). The ceremony will take place in the Basilica of Saint Eugene (Rome).
Rosalía
Rosalía López was born on 5 February 1925, in Busnela (Burgos, Spain). She moved to Rome in 1946 to collaborate with St. Josemaría at the outset of Opus Dei. She did so through her work in the administration of the early centres of the Work. Her mortal remains now rest in the crypt of the prelatic church, Our Lady of Peace.
New Issue of “Romana”
Number 76 of “Romana,” the bulletin of the Prelature of Opus Dei, is now available online in English with news about the first half of 2023.
"Young people have always been integral to Opus Dei"
“Youth” is a new project by and for young people.
Document: Path Toward the Centenary
Opus Dei will celebrate the centenary of its foundation from 2028 to 2030. To prepare for this anniversary, we offer a document entitled "Path Toward the Centenary." It contains some ideas for the faithful and friends of Opus Dei to reflect on these 100 years and how the charism will continue giving life to the Church and society.
Indulgences in Perpetuity
The Apostolic Penitentiary of the Holy See has communicated that the indulgences, which members of the Work and their relatives can gain on these dates, are granted in perpetuity. Until now, they were renewed every seven years.
The Prelate's Visit to Australia and NZ
August 2023 - Australia and New Zealand had the joy of welcoming Mosignor Fernando Ocariz during his pastoral trip to the region.
40 Years Since the Apostolic Constitution "Ut Sit"
On 28 November 1982, Pope John Paul II erected Opus Dei as a personal prelature through the Apostolic Constitution "Ut sit," which was delivered to Blessed Alvaro del Portillo (the first Prelate of Opus Dei) on 19 March 1983.
29 New Deacons: "May your hearts beat in unison with the heart of Jesus"
This morning, 29 faithful of Opus Dei received the diaconate from the hands of Monsignor Andrés Gabriel Ferrada, Secretary of the Dicastery for the Clergy.