Blessed Among Women
This text on the baptism of a young Chinese woman in Quebec is taken from the Revue Sainte Anne, October 2004.
Bishop Jose H. Gomez named Archbishop of San Antonio
On December 29, 2004, the Archdiocese of Denver announced that Pope John Paul II has appointed Bishop Jose Gomez as Archbishop of San Antonio.
Opus Dei and women
"The Da Vinci Code" falsely depicts Opus Dei as having unenlightened views on women and their role in Church and society. The reality is quite otherwise.
Opus Dei and corporal mortification
As part of the Catholic Church, Opus Dei adheres to all its teachings, including those on penance and sacrifice.
Opus Dei and allegations of wealth and power
"The Da Vinci Code" falsely portrays Opus Dei as being focused on wealth and power. The reality is that Opus Dei is focused on helping people grow in their faith and integrate it with their ordinary activities, not on gaining power to implement some political agenda. Similarly Opus Dei and its members have great concern for the poor, which is an important element of the Christian faith.
Opus Dei and cult allegations
"The Da Vinci Code" falsely describes Opus Dei as a "Catholic sect," which makes no sense because Opus Dei has always been fully a part of the Catholic Church.
Catholic Church in London entrusted to Opus Dei
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor has entrusted the pastoral care of St Thomas More, Swiss Cottage, to the Opus Dei Prelature.
Pastoral letter on the Eucharist from the Prelate of Opus Dei
"Jesus has remained in the Eucharist to remedy our weaknesses, our doubts, our fears, our anxieties; to cure our loneliness, our perplexity, our discouragement; to accompany us on our way; to uphold us in our struggle. Above all, he is there to teach us to love, to draw us to his Love." Read or download excerpts from Bishop Javier Echevarría's pastoral letter, written on the occasion of the Year of the Eucharist declared by Pope John Paul II.