What is Opus Dei?
Opus Dei is a Catholic institution founded by Saint Josemaría Escrivá. Its mission is to help people turn their work and daily activities into occasions for growing closer to God, for serving others, and for improving society.
Opus Dei complements the work of local churches by offering classes, talks, retreats and pastoral care that help people develop their personal spiritual life and apostolate.
| Message |
Work, family life, and other ordinary activities are occasions for spiritual union with Jesus Christ. |
| Place in the Church |
Opus Dei's work of spiritual formation complements the work of local churches. |
| Activities |
Opus Dei's main activities are classes, retreats and spiritual direction. |
| Members |
Opus Dei has around 87,000 members, both men and women; 98% are laypersons, most of whom are married.
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| Joining |
Membership involves a commitment to receive spiritual formation from Opus Dei and to participate in its mission.
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| Priests |
Diocesan priests may join the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross, a society united to the Opus Dei Prelature.
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| Cooperators |
Those who wish to help Opus Dei without being members may become Cooperators.
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| Governance |
Opus Dei is governed by a Prelate, currently Bishop Javier Echevarría, in accord with canon law and its own statutes.
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| History |
Opus Dei was founded in 1928 in Spain and is currently established in 61 countries. |
For more info. visit: www.opusdei.or.ke
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