Jesuítas: CUPAV abre novas instalações em Lisboa e quer ser casa de «transformação» que «acolhe todos», com «forte intervenção social»

The Padre António Vieira University Center (CUPAV) opened new facilities in the Lumiar district of Lisbon on September 30, 2026. Funded by the PRR and private sources, the Jesuit center added an auditorium, a studio, and an atelier to its campus within the Patriarchate of Lisbon.

Administrator Miguel Louza Viana stated that the expansion allows the center to host more people for courses, celebrations, and activities. He noted that the previous building could no longer accommodate everyone seeking its services. Viana explained that the new space was designed specifically to support the center's mission rather than forcing the mission to adapt to limited physical constraints.

The center aims to serve as an open house for all people, with a specific focus on university students and young people. Viana described the center as a place for transformation and social intervention. Established in 1984, CUPAV works to promote an adult faith that engages with culture and social justice.