"UPS will soon be celebrating its 25th anniversary, it has been at the service of young people, of indigenous people, of working classes, of girls and boys at risk and has provided an adequate service to the church", Father Francisco Sanchéz pointed out that the university contributes to the world of education, science, culture and pastoral theological education.

Father Rómulo Sanmartín, director of the Theology and Philosophy programs, said that this new academic program presents a complete curriculum that develops the academic and spiritual education. It welcomes religious and lay people who wish to be trained in religious pedagogy.

The Apostolic Nuncio, representative of the Pope in Ecuador, said that "it is not about knowing things about God, but about having a relationship with God." Monsignor Carrascosa considers it necessary to keep the study of Theology together with the spiritual life and asked people not only to remain in the online arena but to move on to the facts and testimonies.