Tomás and Paquita were among the earliest married members of Opus Dei. Tomas taught high school, ran a boarding school for orphans, was a college professor of pedagogy, and helped found a network of parent-sponsored primary and secondary schools. Paquita was also a high school teacher and principal as well as an artist, but decided to dedicate herself to her family. She helped organize the early activities of Opus Dei for married women and schoolgirls.

Resources to learn more about Tomás and Paquita Alvira:

• Website for Their Canonization Cause.


• Marlin, Olga Emily. Our Lives in His Hands: An Ordinary Couple’s Path to Holiness. New York: Scepter, 2018. (Scepter Publishers, Amazon)

For more information about Opus Dei or to inquire about Opus Dei activities in your area, visit ⁠www.opusdei.org⁠.

You can buy the book "Encounters: Finding God in All Walks of Life" from ⁠Scepter Publishers⁠ or on ⁠Amazon⁠.