Houston/San Antonio Activities Reverting to Online-Only

Number of COVID-19 patients in Texas hospitals per day up to June 26, 2020

Number of COVID-19 patients in Texas hospitals in the vertical axis, versus the date from April to June 26 in the horizontal axis (Data from https://txdshs.maps.arcgis.com). 

Given the significant increase of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Texas and Harris County (see graph above), following recommendations from local authorities, and evaluating June attendance trends, recollections in the Houston area will be reverting to online-only until further notice. After what we all have gone through in the last few months, this is a very difficult decision to make. However, given the data, it does not seem to be much of a choice at this time.   

New Video of a Gathering with St. Josemaria

As the feastday of St Josemaria approaches, one way to experience his cheerful love of God and people might be to watch a recording of one of the many gatherings he had with members of Opus Dei and others in Spain and Latin America in the early 1970’s. These get-togethers have been digitally conserved and remastered, and are being made available by Beta Films (https://opusdei.org/en-us/article/saint-josemaria-remastered-betafilmsplay/).

New Chaplain at Western Academy in Houston Texas

Fr. Paul Kais will be the new chaplain of Western Academy starting next semester. In addition, he will be also taking over from Fr. Pete Arriagada as the priest of Westcott Study Center providing spiritual guidance to the young men attending the various activities. Fr. Pete will be focusing on his role as the Vicar of Opus Dei in Texas and will also attend to activities for men. 

New House in San Antonio

      Montevista Study Center in San Antonio has moved north from the Monte Vista neighborhood to a new location in 418 Happy Trail. The Blessed Sacrament was reserved for the first time in the, still provisional, oratory of the new house on May 23. Most of the move has been completed at this point.

Map with Men Opus Dei Centers and Activities Added

A new map to easily find the closest center or location with activities of Opus Dei in the US has been added to the website. You can find it here.

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