Finally, through Archbishop's Decree dated March 19, 1963, it was created the Catholic University of Salta. The May 21, 1963 he died His Execelencia Reverend Monsignor Roberto José Tavella, who during the long illness that kept aquejara as a priority the issue of the realization of the University. His successor, Most Reverend Carlos Mariano Pérez Eslava, SS, devoted itself with equal enthusiasm to the noble cause from the moment of his inauguration, the April 2, 1964. The Catholic University of Salta is a private Catholic institution, confessional, which enjoys the highest degree of autonomy in accordance with current legislation.The statutes were approved on June 15, 1964. The September 2, 1965, the Ministry of Education and Justice granted the license to use the name of University, while the temporary authorization was managed. Elected Patron of the University's Doctor of the St. Teresa of Avila Church, his day Saints was chosen to place the cornerstone Castañares Field, October 15, 1966. Since its inception, the Archbishop of Salta in exercise He serves as Chancellor.