PLACES
In what Spanish city was St. Josemaría born?
Barbastro
On what date did St. Josemaría understand that women would also be part of Opus Dei?
February 14, 1930
St. Josemaría once said that if his children were to imitate him in anything, it should be in this.
His love for Our Lady
What was the name of the first priest to come to the United States?
Father Joseph Muzquiz
Who is the IT mastermind who keeps the Course of Studies running behind the scenes?
Yolianne
The Prelature has its headquarters in this Roman neighborhood
Parioli / Viale Bruno Buozzi 73
On this date, Opus Dei was established as a Personal Prelature of the Catholic Church by Pope John Paul II.
November 28, 1982
This is the first point of which of the books of St Josemaria
Don't let your life be barren...
The Way
The state where the Work first started in the United States.
Illinois
Who is known as the undisputed Queen of Notes in the Course of Studies?
Margarita
Aurora Nieto
The date when St Josemaria had the inspiration to create the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross while celebrating Mass
February 14th, 1943
These battered, fried spinach leaves sprinkled with sugar became a yearly tradition in the Escrivá family on the Friday of Sorrows.
Crespillos
This year, Opus Dei began its activities in the United States
1949
How many classes are there in total throughout the entire Course of Studies?
40
What was the name of the city where St. Josemaría completed his law studies?
Zaragoza
The current prelate of Opus Dei is Fernando Ocariz Brana, who became the third prelate of Opus Dei on...
23 January 2017
This was our father’s aspiration to Our Lady for his special intention.
“Cor Mariae dulcissimum, iter para tutum!”
(Most Sweet Heart of Mary, prepare a safe way!)
How many U.S. states are home to at least one Conference Center?
7
This city is responsible for organizing the Course of Studies.
Chicago
What was the name of the church where St. Josemaría celebrated his first Mass after ordination?
The Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar
...granted definitive approval to Opus Dei, thereby allowing married people to join the organization, and secular clergy to be admitted to the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross.
On 16 June 1950, Pope Pius XII
What words were engraved on the key of the first tabernacle in the DYA Residence oratory?
Ite ad Ioseph
In what year did Blessed Álvaro del Portillo make his extensive two-month pastoral visit to the United States and Canada?
1988
Name all the countries where the Course of Studies is currently offered.
Trinidad and Tobago & USA