Focolare Movement

Bishop Javier Echevarría has passed away

Dec 13, 2016

The Focolare Movement wishes to convey its heartfelt condolences for the death of the Opus Dei’s Prelate.

Upon receiving the news of the death of Bishop Javier Echevarría, prelate of the Opus Dei, yesterday 12 December, the Focolare Movement conveys its heartfelt condolences. Most grateful for his life spent at the service of the Church, Bishop Echevarría, the second successor of St. Josemaría Escribá de Balaguer, founder of the Opus Dei, the Focolare Movement is particularly united in prayer and friendship with the Opus Dei family worldwide.

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