Fr. Edwin Ruiz, left, was ordained with Fr. Gustavo Lopez in 2016 by Bishop Héctor Pizarro

From this childhood in Medellín, Colombia, Fr. Edwin Ruiz, CSV, has known he wanted to be a teacher and a priest, making him a perfect fit for the Viatorians.

He got his introduction to the Viatorians from Fr. Edgar Suarez, CSV in 2006. Fr. Ruiz entered the pre-novitiate one year later, and continued to novitiate in Santiago, Chile, with other novices from the Latin American and Caribbean Council, or CLAC.

Fr. Ruiz made his perpetual vows in 2012 and was ordained to the priesthood in 2016, in San Juan María Vianney Parish, where he had served as a catechist and pastoral coordinator.

Fr. Ruiz serves as chaplain to a pair of religious communities.

Fr. Ruiz earned his first degree in religious education at Bolivarian Pontifical University in Medellín, before earning certifications in psycho-spiritual accompaniment and community discernment.

He also earned a degree in canon marriage law from Pontificia Javeriana University and a master’s degree in pedagogy from Sabana University, in Chía, Colombia.

In religious life, he has taught religion at Colegio San Viator in Bogotá, served as chaplain to a pair of religious communities, and ministered at San Viator, San Juan María Vianney, and Santa Inés de Guaymaral Parishes.

Fr. Ruiz enjoys being part of the Viatorian Community, seen here with (L-R) Fr. Carlos Claro, Fr. Ruiz, Br. Jhobany Orduz and Fr. Felipe Montes.

“I thank God for allowing me to be part of the Viatorian Community,” Fr. Ruiz says. “I feel happy and fulfilled as a human being by living with my brothers and experiencing God’s love in service. God in his infinite goodness has called me to be part of his closest disciples.”

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Updated by Associate Dan Masterton on July 15, 2025.