Belen Jesuit Preparatory School

Hall of Fame Ceremony

Teresa Martinez | Director of Communications
On April 9, 2022, twenty individuals were inducted into the inaugural class of the Belen Jesuit Hall of Fame. They represent the Jesuit values and traditions that are the foundation of our school.

“This is an opportunity to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Belen Jesuit in Miami and the 168th year since its founding,” said Father Willie ‘87. “We realized the time was right to create the Hall of Fame. This new tradition will highlight some of the extraordinary people who have helped shape the school into what it is today. Over time, the Hall of Fame will continue to grow and include many others from our community who have contributed to the formation of the young men at Belen.” 

Over 300 people attended the event held at the Hilton Miami Dadeland. Guests included family and friends of the inductees. Nominations are currently being accepted for the Hall of Fame Class of 2023. Click here for more information.

Inductees.

  • Antonio Sánchez de Bustamante y Sirvén 1883
  • Fr. Daniel Baldor de la Vega, S.J. 1919
  • Fr. Luis Ripoll Galán, S.J. '36
  • Fr. Juan M. Dorta-Duque, S.J. '40
  • Fr. Jorge Sardiña, S.J. '45
  • José Antonio "Tony" Garrido '46
  • John R. Guiteras '48
  • Roberto C. Goizueta '49
  • Fr. Pedro Cartaya, S.J. '54
  • Mariano Loret de Mola, DVM '58
  • Tony Abella '59
  • Fernando S. Arán '75
  • Dr. José (Pepe) Armas '77
  • José E. Cil '87
  • César R. Conde '91
  • Fr. Felipe Arroyo Villar, S.J.
  • Fr. José Izquierdo, S.J.
  • Fr. Marcelino García Pérez, S.J. (Sagua)
  • Jorge J. Bosch
  • Dr. Carlos J. Finlay
Click here to view the photo album. Click here to watch the tribute videos and ceremony,
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BELEN JESUIT PREPARATORY SCHOOL
500 SW 127th Avenue, Miami, FL 33184
phone: 305.223.8600 | fax: 305.227.2565 | email: webmaster@belenjesuit.org
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School was founded in 1854 in Havana, Cuba by Queen Isabel II of Spain.  The task of educating students was assigned to the priests and brothers of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), whose teaching tradition is synonymous with academic excellence and spiritual discipline.  In 1961, the new political regime of Cuba confiscated the School property and expelled the Jesuit faculty.  The School was re-established in Miami the same year, and over the next decade, continued to grow.  Today, Belen Jesuit sits on a 30-acre site in western Dade County, only minutes away from downtown Miami.