Since 1965 when the first members of Opus Dei arrived in Nigeria, many have found in its message a new hope of holiness.
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GOVERNMENT
The governance of the prelature of Opus Dei is carried out by the Prelate who is appointed by the Pope. The Prelate appoints his vicars for each of the territorial circumscriptions in which the prelature is divided all over the world.
The governance of the prelature of Opus Dei is carried out by the Prelate who is appointed by the Pope. The Prelate appoints his vicars for each of the territorial circumscriptions in which the prelature is divided all over the world.
APOSTOLIC INITIATIVES
Some faithful of Opus Dei together with some Cooperators and others, some of whom are non-Christians carry out in each country educational, social and cultural projects.
Some faithful of Opus Dei together with some Cooperators and others, some of whom are non-Christians carry out in each country educational, social and cultural projects.
HISTORY
The first arrivals came to Nigeria on the 19th of October 1965. They were a layman, Jeremy White from the UK and a priest Fr. Jose Domingo Gabiola, from Spain. The founder, St. Josemaría Escrivá, had sent them to "open up" this path of holiness in daily life among Nigerians.
The first arrivals came to Nigeria on the 19th of October 1965. They were a layman, Jeremy White from the UK and a priest Fr. Jose Domingo Gabiola, from Spain. The founder, St. Josemaría Escrivá, had sent them to "open up" this path of holiness in daily life among Nigerians.
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