6 October: Anniversary of the Canonization of St. Josemaría

On 6 October 2002, John Paul II canonized the founder of Opus Dei, who he called the "saint of ordinary life."

St. Peter's Square during the canonization ceremony

10/05/2023

6 October: St. Josemaría Escrivá's canonization ceremony

• Pope John Paul II's homily for the canonization of St. Josemaría Escrivá

In the video above, some of the Australians who travelled to Rome for the canonization speaks about their experiences and memories and how St. Josemaría's teachings are present in their lives.

Filmed and Edited by: Jonty Gardner
Produced by: Tamara El-Rahi
Filming Assistant: Gerard Rajakariar

7 October: Mass of Thanksgiving

• Bishop Javier Echevarría's homily at the Mass of Thanksgiving

• Pope John Paul II greets pilgrims

• Summary of events, 6-7 October

• Prayer card for St. Josemaría's intercession

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The contributions for a beatification and canonization cause help to cover the costs involved in making the Servant of God, Blessed or Saint more widely known, the diocesan investigation, the Roman phase and, finally, the ceremony of beatification and canonization, in accordance with the norms approved by Pope Francis on 7 March 2016. When the ceremony of canonization has taken place, the donations are destined to the spreading of the message of the new saint.