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Message from the Prelate (23 March 2022)

The Prelate of Opus Dei informs us that on March 25th he will publish a letter on fidelity and invites us to join in the consecration that the Holy Father will make of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary that same day.

Pastoral Letters and Messages

Letter from the Prelate: United in Prayer and Fasting for Peace

The Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to take up Pope Francis's call for prayer and fasting for peace in Ukraine.

Pastoral Letters and Messages

Letter from the Prelate (14 February 2022)

The Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to rekindle our prayer for the effort to spur forward the apostolic work through a territorial reorganization, and to give thanks for the anniversaries celebrated on February 14th.

Pastoral Letters and Messages

“The Gospel can help us rest in God”

On 23 January 2017, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz was elected Prelate of Opus Dei. For this anniversary, we offer an interview recently published in the Italian newspaper “Avvenire.”

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages

Letter from the Prelate (18 January 2022)

From the 18 the 25 of January, the whole Church prays for the unity of Christians. In his message, the Prelate of Opus Dei asks for prayers for this intention.

Pastoral Letters and Messages

Christmas Greeting from the Prelate (2021)

The Prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, sends his blessing and wishes everyone a happy Christmas in this brief video with English subtitles.

From the Prelate

Letter from the Prelate (15 December 2021)

The Prelate of Opus Dei encourages us this Christmas to bring the joy of Jesus' birth to those around us, especially the most needy.

Pastoral Letters and Messages

"Everyone had a place in his heart"

For the fifth anniversary of the death of Bishop Javier Echevarría on 12 December, here is the homily given by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz at his funeral Mass on 15 December 2016 in Saint Eugene's Basilica.

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages

Pope Francis Receives the Prelate in Audience

At 9.15 am today, Pope Francis welcomed Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, Prelate of Opus Dei, accompanied by the Auxiliary Vicar, Monsignor Mariano Fazio.

From the Prelate

Letter from the Prelate (25 November 2021)

The Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to foster our hope when confronting the reality of death, trusting in God's love and having recourse to our Lady.

Pastoral Letters and Messages