John Paul II erecting Opus Dei as a Personal Prelature.

Article about the group of Australians attending the canonization of Josemaria Escriva [CathNews]

Causes for canonisation are open for eight faithful of Opus Dei. [Zenit.org]

Few descriptions of Opus Dei have been objective, so Antonio Gaspari decided to try to find out about the movement for himself. [Inside the Vatican]

The Vicariate of Rome will open proceedings in the canonization cause of Bishop Alvaro del Portillo, a longtime collaborator of Opus Dei founder St Josemaria Escriva [Zenit.org]

List of Opus Dei bishops and other information about the Prelature.

Explanation of the nature, involvement and benefits of Cooperators of Opus Dei.

A Vatican writer discusses the Roman Catholic Church's most controversial organization ? and how it was misrepresented in "The Da Vinci Code".

Robert Royal reviews Opus Dei: Leadership and Vision in Today's Catholic Church by Vittorio Messori and Beyond the Threshold: A Life in Opus Dei by Maria del Carmen Tapia.

Fund for educational projects in sub-Saharan Africa, established at the canonization of Josemaría Escrivá on October 6, 2002.

Speech about Opus Dei given by the Pope on the occasion of the centenary of Josemaría Escrivá's birth.

The Pope exhorts lay people to become missionaries of society during a meeting with members of Opus Dei [Zenit.org]

Short explanation of the organization.

Devoted to the study of the distinct contribution that women make to society.

Personal prelature that helps ordinary lay people seek holiness in and through their everyday activities, especially through work.

Catholic perspectives on Opus Dei.

Quick facts about Opus Dei: What is Opus Dei, where to find it and a brief history.

Examples of apostolic works carried out by the Prelature of Opus Dei throughout the world.

Compilation of articles dealing with Opus Dei or its founder, Josemaria Escriva.

The cause of canonization of a Guatemalan pediatrician has made significant progress as it obtained the "nihil obstat" of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. He is the fifth member of Opus Dei in line for possible canonization [Zenit.org]

Contains a summary of the nature, history and organisation of Opus Dei.

Compilation of testimonials by Opus Dei members and an article by the Australian journalist and author William West.

The head of Opus Dei ordained 42 members of the prelature to the priesthood and urged them to be "priests in love with Christ" [Zenit.org]

Article on an interview with the prelate of Opus Dei, Bishop Javier Echevarria, on the book, "The Da Vinci Code". [Zenit.org]

Summary of the homily by Bishop Javier Echevarria, prelate of Opus Dei, at the start of the academic year of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross [Zenit.org]

Article about Fr Bohlin's appointment as Vicar of Opus Dei in the United States [Catholic News Service]

Cardinal of Madrid begins beatification process for Guadalupe Ortíz de Landázuri a lay woman who worked closely with Blessed Josemaria Escriva, founder of Opus Dei [Zenit.org]

A critical analysis of some typical arguments against Opus Dei. Too wide for smaller monitors.

A long-time member of Opus Dei suggests that the facts and myths about the institution 'could not be more different.' [The-Tidings.com]

Description of a typical day in the life of a member of Opus Dei, by Michael Pakaluk

Perspective on a Prelature [Zenit.org]

What is Opus Dei? By Russell Shaw.

Information on Opus Dei in Ireland, particularly in the Diocese of Limerick.

Bulletin of the Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei. It includes documents from the Holy See, news about the activities of the Prelate and of the Prelature in the service of the Church and brief articles about apostolic initiatives fostered by members of the Prelature.

An Introduction to the Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei.

Torreciudad is a shrine dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary in Aragon, Spain. The new shrine, which is maintained by Opus Dei, was built under the guidance of Saint Josemaria Escriva.

Brief historical overview.

A statement from the Prelature of Opus Dei in the United States on the Da Vinci Code, with links to reviews and articles.

Article about the message of the Prelature of Opus Dei and John Paul II. Written by Father John McCloskey.

Unofficial answers to frequently asked questions about Opus Dei.

Clarifications about debate organized by Genoa archdiocese; Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, clarifies the nature of Opus Dei. [Zenit.org]

Backgrounder on the Catholic lay organisation. [The Southern Cross]

Voluntary service organization for men. Offers programs in the United States, Mexico, Spain.