Mass of Thanksgiving
Mass celebrated by Bishop Javier Echevarria on 28 September in thanksgiving for the beatification. Offered integrally with singing and without commentary.
September 28: Homily of Bishop Javier Echevarría
Homily of Bishop Javier Echevarría for the Thanksgiving Mass for the Beatification of Alvaro del Portillo.
September 27: Words of Bishop Javier Echevarría
Words of Bishop Javier Echevarría on the occasion of the Beatification of Bishop Álvaro del Portillo
September 27: Homily of Cardinal Amato
Homily of Cardinal Angelo Amato during the Mass for the Beatification of Alvaro del Portillo
A Portrait of Faithfulness
VIDEO: Bishop Alvaro inspired the establishment of many social initiatives in the Philippines. He was an exemplary pastor in the service of all souls and touched the lives of thousands around the world, who are looking forward to his beatification on September 27, 2014. , according to many in the Church. He inspired the establishment of many social initiatives in the Philippines.
Beatification Press Kit
A press kit for journalists has been prepared with background information on the beatification of Bishop Alvaro del Portillo. The beatification takes place on September 27 in Madrid.
"Graces for the entire Church"
Nelida de Jesus lives in Amsterdam and works as a law professor. She is "sure God will grant many graces for the entire Church" with the beatification of Alvaro del Portillo.
Map of Valdebebas for the Beatification
A detailed 2-page map, with useful information for those planning to attend the beatification of Alvaro del Portillo on September 27 in Madrid.
"Eternally young"
In a get-together filmed in Bogota, Colombia in 1983, Bishop Alvaro del Portillo insisted that we Christians have to be always young, with a youthfulness that will last forever.
100 Frequently Asked Questions about the Beatification
Some advice for those planning to attend the beatification of Alvaro del Portillo on September 27 in Madrid.