Archdiocese of Santa Cruz inaugurates Pastoral Universitaria space for young people at the Autonomous University of Gabriel René Moreno (UAGRM)

The Archdiocese of Santa Cruz inaugurated a new university pastoral space for students at the Autonomous University of Gabriel René Moreno (UAGRM) on October 22, 2026. Archbishop René Leigue presided over the ceremony, which included Rector Reinerio Vargas and Juana Borja Saavedra.

The space provides students with a place for listening, guidance, and faith development on the university campus. Father Arnulfo Dorado, the director of the archdiocese's university pastoral care, attended the event.

Archbishop Leigue stated that the mission of the pastoral care at UAGRM is to help young people recognize God's presence and find spiritual strength to face the challenges of their academic and human formation.