Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
The Oruro motherhouse and founding place of the Missionary Crusaders of the Church, with a chapel, museum, and the restored crypt containing the remains of St. Nazaria Ignacia. She was born in Madrid and died in Buenos Aires; her remains were transferred to Oruro in 1972, so this is her actual present tomb rather than her birthplace or death place.
The pilgrim’s guide
What makes this visit meaningful
Meet Bolivia's first canonized saint at the house where her congregation began, her charitable and missionary vision is interpreted, and her body now rests.
The saint's present tomb
Distinguish Oruro from her Madrid birthplace and Buenos Aires death place.
Mission with the poor
Read the museum through her work with women, workers, prisoners, children, and the abandoned.
Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations
Continue nearby