Dora del Hoyo Alonso was born in Boca de Huergano (Leon, Spain) on January 11, 1914.
On March 14, 1946, in Bilbao, Spain, Dora asked for admission to Opus Dei. She moved to Rome on December 27, 1946, at the invitation of St. Josemaria, and remained there until the end of her life.
From Rome, she assisted with the formation of women from around the world, and contributed to the apostolic work of Opus Dei carried out all over the world and at every level of society.
Dora died on January 10, 2004. Her remains lie in the crypt of the Church of the Prelature, Our Lady of Peace, Bruno Buozzi 75, Rome.
Those who obtain favors through the intercession of Dora del Hoyo Alonso are asked to notify the Prelature of Opus Dei, Office for the Causes of Saints, 139 E. 34th St., New York, NY 10016. Email: causesanti@opusdei.org
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