No religious vows to be an Opus Dei member

I am writing regarding the article “Opus Dei tutors Francis: English only, please” (Front Page, 1/11/15).

The second paragraph makes mention of Greg Burke being a member of Opus Dei, a “Catholic group of mostly laymen who take religious vows, including celibacy.”

I am aware that members of Opus Dei do not take religious vows as they are not consecrated persons like those in the religious orders. Majority of Opus Dei members are laymen; only a small percentage of its members are ordained priests. These priests take care of the spiritual needs of Opus Dei and its apostolic works.

The following links may be helpful for more information about Opus Dei: https://www.opusdei.ca/en-ca/article/do-members-of-opus-dei-make-vows/

https://www.opusdei.org/en-us/faq/#who-belongs-to-opus-dei

—IVY BRIOSO, [email protected]