• A new volume of Studia et Documenta dedicated to supernumeraries has been published

    This new volume (2024) presents several research articles on the supernumerary members of Opus Dei, both male and female, as well as studies, notes and documents that explore various aspects of the history of the Institution.

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  • History of Opus Dei

    Opus Dei is a personal prelature of the Catholic Church. It was founded in Madrid on October 2, 1928 by Saint Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer. Its mission is to spread the message of the universal call to holiness and apostolate in the world.

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  • The second volume of the “Letters” of St Josemaría has been published

    The four documents that form part of the new book just published by Rialp gathered together notes and ideas that he had been recording during the course of his life. In these notes and ideas, he carefully addresses some of the central aspects of the spirit and evangelizing task of Opus Dei.

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  • WHO WAS ST. JOSEMARIA ESCRIVÁ?

    A brief biography of St. Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer

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  • ABOUT US

    The aim of the institute is to promote historical studies of St. Josemaria’s life and Opus Dei and is also responsible for the publication of the Opera omnia of Saint Josemaria.
    The ISJE has its headquarters in Rome, in the library building of the Pontificia Università della Santa Croce, in the ancient Palazzo di San Girolamo della Carità.

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Publications

The Institute publishes the Collection of the Complete Works of St. Josemaría. A monograph collection, a specialized dictionary and the annual journal “Studia et Documenta” are also published. More information

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Our virtual library offers a useful electronic tool to perform literature searches. In addition, access is available to specialized libraries in Rome and Pamplona. More information

Our annual journal

Each year “Studia et Documenta” publishes around 500 pages of research specializing in the history of St. Josemaría and Opus Dei together with a comprehensive bibliography. More information

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For all matters pertaining to bibliographical enquiries, the Historical Institute is supported by the The Josemaría Escriva Center for Studies (CEJE) which has a database providing specialized bibliographical information for those researchers who request it.

On the right, other bibliographical resources on St. Josemaria Escriva de Balaguer and Opus Dei.

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