# Developments at the Catholic University of Bolivia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/developments-at-the-catholic-university-of-bolivia > Updated: 2026-10-08T19:18:56.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. The Universidad Católica Boliviana (UCB) has undergone recent institutional developments involving academic exchange and leadership changes. In September 2026, the university’s La Paz campus hosted international theorist Arvind Singhal to discuss social mobilization strategies regarding health, human rights, and child protection. During the same period, the Bolivian Senate awarded the institution the ‘Símbolos Patrios’ decoration to honor its 60 years of contribution to higher education. By October 2026, the university saw a change in leadership with the presentation of Mons. Cristóbal Bialasik as the new Grand Chancellor of the UCB, a ceremony presided over by the Apostolic Nuncio to Bolivia, Mons. Fermín Sosa Rodríguez. Concurrently, the Bolivian Episcopal Conference has been conducting regional meetings to update faith formation and religious training methods across various zones, including La Paz and El Alto. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-08: Bolivian Catholic Church updates religious training and leadership The Bolivian Episcopal Conference is renewing its catechesis programs, while the Apostolic Nuncio introduced the new Grand Chancellor of the Catholic University of Bolivia. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bolivian-catholic-church-updates-religious-training-and-leadership ### 2026-09-08: Universidad Católica Boliviana receives national honor and hosts international scholar The Universidad Católica Boliviana received the ‘Símbolos Patrios’ decoration from the Bolivian Senate for 60 years of educational service and hosted international theorist Arvind Singhal. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universidad-catlica-boliviana-receives-national-honor-and-hosts-international-scholar --- Cite as: Developments at the Catholic University of Bolivia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/developments-at-the-catholic-university-of-bolivia