Belen Jesuit Preparatory School

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  • Grad at Grad
    When young men leave Belen Jesuit, their growth is not complete. However, the Ignatian program and community help them mature and grow more confident in themselves and their ability to positively affect their community.   Life will hold many challenges for our graduates. It’s our job to ...
  • Cornerstone Blessing
    News • 11/3/2021
  • 1:1 iPad Program
    Technology Belen Jesuit is committed to preparing its students to be leaders in a twenty-first century global society and thus provides its students and teachers with the technology to develop and teach the necessary skills. We strive to afford our educational community the essential conditions for ...
  • Our Lady of Belen Chapel Groundbreaking
    News • 5/29/2019
  • AP Capstone Program
    AP Capstone Innovative Diploma Program AP Capstone provides students with an opportunity to engage in rigorous scholarly practice of the core academic skills necessary for successful college completion. AP Capstone is built on the foundation of two courses — AP Seminar and AP Research — ...
  • Student Travel Programs
    Office of International Studies The mission of the Office of International Studies is to engage students in their faith through experiencing Catholic culture worldwide. The goal is to create unique cultural excursions for Belen Jesuit students to engage in an unparalleled experience of Catholic cul ...
  • The Arts
    Ignatian Center for the Arts The Ignatian Center for the Arts , inaugurated in October 2003, is the hub of the Humanities Department. The department includes the following academic areas: Art, Art History, Drama, Music, Band, Speech and Debate and Philosophy.  Our Facilities Our facilities inc ...
  • College Counseling
    College Counseling Belen Jesuit is dedicated to guiding students and families through every step of the college search and admissions process. Our team of five full-time college counselors and an administrative assistant provides personalized guidance to help students identify colleges that align w ...
  • Christian Service
    Christian Service The Christian Service Office works to form young men into faithful disciples of Christ in the Ignatian tradition. The mission of the Society of Jesus, in the service of the faith and the promotion of justice, points directly at the questions that St. Ignatius poses in the Spiritua ...
  • Clubs & Activities
    Clubs & Activities The various clubs at Belen Jesuit foster the intellectual and moral growth of the student, further allowing them to meet the profile of a Jesuit Graduate at Graduation.  Furthermore, all clubs have a mission statement aligned with our school's mission and promote the Jes ...
  • Student Media
    Student Media The English department is responsible for producing our award-winning yearbook, Echoes, and the award-winning WBLN, which airs on our YouTube channel . Additionally, our production classes make a series of student-made films and documentaries throughout the year.  Conde Media Cen ...
  • School Counseling
    1 / 3 Kadre Counseling Center The School Counseling Department at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School adheres to ethical and professional standards in implementing a developmental counseling program that promotes Jesuit values and fosters student success. One of the department’s goals is to provi ...
  • Library
    The Ramón Guiteras Memorial Library Thanks to the generosity and dedication of Colegio de Belén alumnus John “Jack” Guiteras '48, the Ramón Guiteras Memorial Library was established at Belen Jesuit’s campus in Little Havana, and later in West-Miami Dade. As a public ...
  • Jesuit Identity
    Jesuit Community Since its foundation in 1854, Belen Jesuit Preparatory School has been an apostolic work of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), a Catholic religious Order founded by Pope Paul III in 1540 at the request of St. Ignatius of Loyola.   Ignatius saw the world as good and all creation a ...
  • Liturgy & Worship
    Liturgy & Worship Belen Jesuit is a Catholic Preparatory school that accepts and is missioned to promote the values of community prayer and worship. All members of our school community, including non-Catholic students, attend Masses and other liturgical celebrations held on special days through ...
  • Spiritual Counseling
    Spiritual Counseling Cura Personalis is an essential aspect of Jesuit Education that refers to personal care and concern for every student. Each student has the opportunity to receive spiritual counseling from one of the Jesuit priests or diocesan deacons. The Spiritual Counselor will guide and enc ...
  • Retreats
    Retreats The Office of Mission and Formation at Belen Jesuit provides yearly retreats and days of reflection for each grade level so that each student may grow as a religious man. One of the goals of Jesuit education is to help young men deepen their religious dimension and make a meaningful choice ...
  • Peer Ministry
    Peer Ministry The Office of Mission and Formation relies on student involvement and leadership to facilitate its various programs in faith, justice, and service. Each peer minister is formed to be an intentional disciple of Jesus Christ.   Each year, the Office of Mission and Formation invites ...
  • Vocations
    Promoting Vocations For over 450 years, Jesuit priests and brothers have experienced an amazing journey in serving the Church in new and unexpected ways.  Men on the move; are expected to do anything or go anywhere to help people experience Jesus Christ in their daily lives.  The faithful ...
  • Belen Youth Missions
    Belen Youth Missions For over 40 years, Belen students have participated in missionary activity in greatly impoverished areas of the Dominican Republic. In connection with other Jesuit priests of our Province (Antilles) who are serving in the Dominican Republic, we have engaged our students in serv ...
  • Athletics Overview
    Wolverine Athletics Belen Jesuit has many attributes that make the school successful in our community - high academic achievements, a strong Christian service program, participation in clubs and school activities, and a highly competitive sports program. One key element in our school is the student ...
  • Hall of Champions
    ACADEMIC STATE CHAMPIONS List of 12 items. FHSAA Academic State Champions Overall Award 2019-2020 Baseball 2021, 2023, 2024 Basketball 2008, 2009, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025 Bowling 2012 Cross Country 2019, 2020 Football 2009, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2025 Soccer 2017 ...
  • All-County Athletes
    First Team All-County Athletes List of 53 items. 2024-2025 Baseball - Jake Cueto Cross Country - Armando Cruz, Diego Magarino, Marcelo Mantecon*, Marco Prieguez, Justin Ruiz, and Joseph Socarras Golf - Lorenzo Rodriguez* Lacrosse - Max Cabanas, Luke Collings, Adrian Navarro, and Andres Lievano Socc ...
  • Athletic Facilities
    Athletic Facilities at Belen The athletic facilities at Belen Jesuit complement the school's excellent physical education program and interscholastic sports. The Roberto C. Goizueta Innovation Center includes our beautiful gymnasium with two basketball courts, named Leyva Court, and locker rooms. I ...
  • Support Belen
    Giving to Belen Jesuit The Advancement Office at Belen Jesuit strives to raise funds and other resources to support the academic, capital and endowment needs of the school. These goals are accomplished through the Fund for Belen, Gala Dinner , Fr. Izquierdo Memorial Golf Classic , Tombola and other ...
  • Why Give
    Why Support Belen With 170 years of experience forming young men in the 450-year-old tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Belen Jesuit strives to educate the heart, mind, body, and soul of all the young men entrusted to our care by their parents. We strive to build a better society and culture base ...
  • Giving Form
    Teach us to give and not to count the cost. - St. Ignatius of Loyola          
  • Ways To Give
    Ways to Give The Advancement Department at Belen Jesuit strives to raise funds and other resources to support the school's academic, capital, and endowment needs. These goals are accomplished through The Fund for Belen , Fr. Dorta Duque, SJ Memorial Tombola , Fr. Izquierdo Memorial Golf Classic , t ...
  • The Fund for Belen
    The Fund for Belen The Fund for Belen sustains the school’s commitment to quality education. Belen’s tuition does not cover the entire cost of educating each student. We rely on contributions to the fund to help close the gap between our tuition revenues and the higher cost of providing ...
  • Business Partners
    Belen Jesuit Business Partners Program There are a variety of packages that range from just advertising opportunities to including tickets to events such as the alumni tailgate, Tombola, golf tournament, fishing tournament and more. Proceeds from the BBP help support school initiatives and the Bele ...
  • Fundraising Events
    Fundraising Events at Belen Jesuit The fundraising events at Belen Jesuit help support the school's mission. These events include the Fr. Dorta- Duque, SJ Memorial Tombola, Fr. Izquierdo Memorial Golf Tournament, Fr. Sardina, S.J. Memorial Fishing Tournament and milestone Gala. Other events through ...
  • Golf Tournament
    FR. IZQUIERDO MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT The Fr. Izquierdo Memorial Golf Tournament is held each year in memory of our beloved Fr. Izquierdo. This event benefits the Financial Assistance Program. The 2026 tournament will be held on May 11 at the Trump National Doral. Registration opens at 6:45 a.m., ...
  • Tombola
    Fr. Dorta- Duque, S.J. Memorial Tombola The Annual Fr. Dorta —Duque, S.J. Memorial Tombola will be held from January 30, 2026, to February 1, 2026. Tombola is one of the most anticipated events of the year! For three days, our campus comes alive with students, faculty, staff, parents, and alu ...
  • At A Glance
    At A Glance 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 d ...
  • Mission and Values
    Mission Statement Following the Ignatian tradition of excellence, the mission of Belen Jesuit as a Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory school is to guide and support our students in their process of becoming men who are proficient in both English and Spanish, open to growth, intellectually compet ...
  • Message from the President
    Message from the President List of 20 news stories. Memorial Mass for St. Ignatius of Loyola - Homily Read More Ambiguous Read More Class of 2025 Ring Mass Homily Read More Audentes Fortuna Iuvat Read More Courage Read More In Hoc Signo Vinces Read More Special Diploma Presentation Read More Jos ...
  • Leadership
    Belen Jesuit's Leadership Belen Jesuit's administration is one of a kind. Years of experience in Jesuit education have given our administration the ability to lead the school into the future. With an emphasis on serving the community, Belen's administration supervises the fulfillment of the sch ...
  • Campus & Facilities
    Our Facilities The Belen Jesuit campus is situated on 34 acres of land in west Miami-Dade County. The Ramón Guiteras Memorial Library, Carlos M. Barañano Technology Center, Conde Media Center, Sarria Family Dining Hall, counseling center, and classrooms are located in the José Milton ...
  • Employment Opportunities
    Employment Following the Ignatian tradition of excellence, the mission of Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, as a Catholic, Jesuit school is to guide and support our students in their process of becoming men who are proficient in both English and Spanish, open to growth, intellectually competent, rel ...
  • Contact Us
    Contact Us 500 SW 127th Avenue Miami, Florida 33184 Main Number: (305) 223-8600 Fax: (305) 227-2565   The receptionist at the main switchboard answers calls from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Business Office is located in the Administration Building.  Key Phone Nu ...
  • Admissions Overview
    Why Choose Belen Jesuit? Belen Jesuit is a Catholic, private, all-boys, college preparatory school for young men in grades 6 through 12 that develops leaders in a spiritual, Christ-centered atmosphere distinguished by academic success, extracurricular achievement and service to others. Based on the ...
  • Wolverine for a Day
    BE A WOLVERINE FOR A DAY! The Wolverine for a Day shadow visit gives prospective ninth-grade students the opportunity to learn more about our Jesuit tradition and our commitment to forming “men for others.” Spend the day with us and discover what makes Belen Jesuit stand out among other ...
  • FAQs
    Frequently Asked Questions List of 13 frequently asked questions. When should my son register for the ISEE? Click here to view the admissions process deadlines. Will I have to sign an enrollment contract if my son is admitted? Yes. You will be required to sign an enrollment contract and submit a $2 ...
  • Tuition & Fees
    Tuition & Fees 2026-2027 School Year Tuition: $25,950  Digital Textbook Fee: $400.00 New Student Technology Fee: $900.00 Graduation Fee: $850.00 Athletic Fees vary depending on the sport. Click here to see the 2026-2027 tuition and fees breakdown.     Enrollment Deposit $2,500.00 ...
  • Communications
    Mission Statement The Director of Communications handles media and public relations along with community information. Our office is committed to maintaining integrity and responsible reporting while informing unique stories about persons, clubs, academics, and athletic achievements. We strive to ke ...
  • Media Relations
    Media Protocol Reporters and photographers are welcome to cover celebrations of the Mass and special events throughout the year, but we ask to be notified in advance so that we may assist you and provide proper clearance. With proper clearance, photography and videography is permitted inside the sc ...
  • Summer Camp
    Summer Camp 2026 The Belen Summer Camp will run from June 15 to July 24 for girls and boys ages 4 to 14. Registration will open on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Our primary goal is to ensure the safety of your children this summer. We will provide a Christian and moral environment that en ...
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  • Alumni
    To the Band of Brothers: 90 Year Celebration 3/31/2026 Fr. Willie, S.J. ’87 | President 2026 Alumnus of the Year Announced 3/23/2026 Teresa Martinez | Director of Communications 10 Questions for 1 Alumnus 2/24/2026 Jorge Riera '10 1 / 3   Mission Statement The Association shall act to prom ...
  • Admission Process
    Admission Process Belen Jesuit is a school deeply rooted in Ignatian tradition and pedagogy. These traits are what set us apart from other schools and make Belen Jesuit an extraordinary college preparatory school.   Admission to Belen Jesuit is selective and limited to grades 6 and 9.  Al ...
  • Open House
    Learn What It Means to be a Wolverine The Belen Jesuit Open House provides prospective families and students with the opportunity to discover what makes Belen Jesuit the school of choice. Learn about our preparatory, honors, advanced placement, AP Capstone curriculum, PLTW courses, and our 1:1 iPad ...
  • Mission and Formation
    The Office of Mission and Formation The Office of Mission and Formation at Belen Jesuit is entrusted with carrying on the daily mission of Catholic formation for all faculty, staff, and students. With Jesus Christ as the cornerstone, the Office carries out its mission inspired by the life and teach ...
  • Agrupación Católica Universitaria
    Agrupación Católica Universitaria Founded in 1926 by Fr. Rey de Castro, S.J. in Havana, Cuba in order to give support to young Belen alumni throughout their college years at the University of Havana, the Agrupación Católica Universitaria (ACU) continues to be a Marian Congregati ...
  • Alumni Board
    Alumni Board of Directors José López-Varela '87 President Carlos Hernández '88 Vice President Leo Cosio '14 Secretary Thomas Pla '00 Treasurer Ramón Branger '92 Vicente Cossío '72 JOSÉ "JOEY" GOMEZ '08 Alejandro Gómez-Pina '93 Steven Henriques '99 Eduardo Macías '02 Alberto Paradela '11 Luis Pe´rez ...
  • Formation
    Office of the Dean of Men The core purpose of Belen Jesuit Preparatory School is to educate in the Jesuit tradition. The Office of the Dean of Men strives to practice a formative brand of discipline. The fundamental goal is to guide and support the student in his growth as a competent, conscientiou ...
  • Campus Map
  • Spiritual Counseling
    Spiritual Counseling Cura Personalis is an essential aspect of Jesuit Education that refers to personal care and concern for every student. Each student has the opportunity to receive spiritual counseling from one of the Jesuit priests or diocesan deacons. The Spiritual Counselor will guide and enc ...
  • B Jesuit Educated
    B Jesuit Educated The #BJesuitEducated campaign was launched in the summer of 2016 to highlight prominent alumni. This is an active campaign that is being used on our social media pages ( Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram ) to reinforce the Ignatian tradition of excellence in education, leadership ...
  • Sports Hall of Fame
    Belen Sports Hall of Fame The Belen Alumni Association of Jesuit Schools from Cuba and Miami and Belen Jesuit instituted the Belen Sports Hall of Fame in 2007. Members are chosen on the basis of their playing ability, sportsmanship, character, and their contribution to their team or teams and to th ...
  • Transcript Request
    Transcript Request for Alumni and past students Online Transcript Request for alumni and past students ONLY  please use the link below to Parchment, our transcript service. Log in and follow the prompts to establish your account and order your transcript. Current registered seniors should ...
  • Employment
    Employment Thank you for your interest in employment at Belen Summer Camp.   Click here to begin your online employment application. If you have any, please contact us at employment@belensummercamp.org All applications must be submitted online through the employment portal and are due by ...
  • Silver Knight Program
    Miami Herald Silver Knight Nominees The Silver Knight Awards are among the most prestigious student recognition programs in the nation. Sponsored by The Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald , this distinguished honor celebrates outstanding high school seniors in Miami-Dade and Broward counties who demo ...
  • Because Belen Podcast
    Because Belen Podcast & VLOG The Because Belen Podcast is a joint project with the Belen Alumni Association and Belen Jesuit Preparatory School. The Belen Jesuit name is synonymous with an outstanding education, faith-building, volunteerism, and professionalism.  Through this podcast, we w ...
  • Virtual 360 Tour
    Welcome to the Belen Jesuit Virtual Tour. There are nine separate tours you can navigate, which will allow you the opportunity to visit several places on our campus. The tour allows you to be in "the driver's seat" and explore the campus at your leisure. Along the way, please be on the lookout for ...
  • STEAM Program
    The Roberto C. Goizueta Innovation Center The Belen Jesuit STEAM Program is housed in the state of the art Roberto C. Goizueta Innovation Center. The Innovation Center opened in the fall of 2020. Creating academic excellence is an integral part of Belen’s mission, and the Innovation Center ce ...
  • Career Development
    MISSION AND VISION The mission of the Office of Career Development is to educate, support, and assist in the growth of high school students as they explore and further understand themselves through their work in a variety of professional settings. Participating in this program will help students ap ...
  • Culinary Extravaganza
    Fr. Dorta- Duque, SJ Memorial Tombola Thank you to everyone who attended this year's Culinary Extravaganza on January 24. “Boots, Buckles & Bites” wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing restaurants and vendors who participated. We encourage you to visit their location ...
  • Festival Events
    TOMBOLA 2026 EVENTS Contact Us List of 1 members. Mrs. Graciela Garcia-Chang Community Events Director (786) 621-4144 Domino Tournament Raffle Tickets Tombola Cellar Arroz con Cosas Unlimited Ride Bracelets Interested in becoming vendor? Email tombola@belenjesuit.org for details. Join us for a fun- ...
  • Alumni Social Media
    Follow Us on Social Media YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram SmugMug Photo Album “We’ve had social media pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for some time but now we are taking a more active approach to communicating with alumni,” said Alumni Association Executive Director C ...
  • Social Mashup
    Social Media Mashup
  • Strategic Plan
    2022 | Strategic Plan Click here to download a PDF version of the Strategic Plan
  • Alumni Tour
    Belen Alumni Tour Belen Alumni get ready! That’s the message that Jesuit Father Guillermo “Willie” M. García-Tuñón '87 wants you to hear.  After a year hiatus due to the pandemic, Father Willie will be joined by Alumni Association Executive Director Carlos Brav ...
  • President's Report
    2024-2025 President's Report Archive Click here to download a PDF version of the 2023-24 President's Report Click here to download a PDF version of the 2022-23 President's Report Click here to download a PDF version of the 2021-22 President's Report Click here to download a PDF Version of the 2 ...
  • Campus Security
    Campus Security The safety and well-being of students, faculty, and staff is a top priority at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School. The Campus Security Department of Belen Jesuit Preparatory School is dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, employees and visitors.  W ...
  • Dedication Opportunities
    Dedication Opportunities Consider making an extraordinary gift to Belen Jesuit and help advance the vision and direction of the school. Listed below are five sections that showcase various dedication opportunities currently available. Please explore the options and should you have any questions ple ...
  • Hall of Fame
    The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to recognize members of the community who participated, excelled, developed, or supported the Belen community; and who through their life endeavors have exemplified the Jesuit ideals of Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, El Colegio de Belén, and Jesuits Sc ...
  • Catholic Entrepreneurship Program
    Catholic Entrepreneurship Program Launched in the 2022–23 academic year, the Catholic Entrepreneurship Program forms principled Catholic men who innovate with purpose, dream boldly, and lead with empathy and love in service to their communities. Rooted in centuries of Catholic social teaching ...
  • Fishing Tournament
    Father Sardiña, S.J. Memorial Fishing Tournament & Dock Party On Saturday, June 6, 2026, the Belen Alumni Association of Jesuit Schools from Cuba and Miami will host the Father Sardiña, S.J. Memorial Fishing Tournament and Dock Party.  This tournament will benefit the Fr. Jorge S ...
  • Playbills and Programs
    Playbills & Program Books 2025 Fall Play Playbill Archive Of Mice and Men Fantasticks All the Ways the World Will End But Not You Much Ado About Nothing 2025 Christmas Concert Program Book Archive 2024 Spring Concert 2023 Christmas Concerts 2023 Spring Concerts
  • Exhibition
    Celebrating Creativity and Community The Olga M. and Carlos A. Saladrigas Gallery at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School proudly announces the opening of The Light of the World , a Christ-centered art exhibition exploring the depiction of Jesus Christ across centuries and cultures. The exhibition will ...
  • Business Partners Registration
    CONTACT US List of 1 members. Mrs. Rebeca Lowell Corporate Engagement and Advancement Event Coordinator (786) 621-4190 2025-2026 Belen Business Partners Registration Form
  • Team Information and Forms
    Team Sign Ups and Forms Beginning this 25-26 school year,  GOBOUND.COM  will serve as our new team management platform.  BOUND will provide information (pre-season, practice and game schedules, and news) to students and families about their team. Please create an account by clicking ...
  • Financial Assistance
    Financial Assistance Belen Jesuit Preparatory School makes financial assistance available to all students who attend the school regardless of race, color, creed, disability or national origin. The Financial Assistance Program provides hardship assistance. Hardship assistance is determined based on ...
  • Tombola Program Book
    Tombola 2026 Program Book
  • Alumni Giving Form
    Alumni Giving Form
  • Close Up Programs
    Close Up Programs Close Up is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that brings students face-to-face with American democracy in Washington, D.C. Since 1975, Belen Jesuit juniors and seniors have had the opportunity to take part in this unforgettable, week-long program. It's more than a tour— ...
  • Senior Immersion Experience
    Senior Immersion Experience Seniors are invited to experience an adventure of a lifetime as we journey to Peru for an unforgettable final trip together before college! Led by the Dean of Student Life, the group will explore the rich Catholic heritage of Lima, visiting breathtaking churches and sacr ...
  • October 2017
    News • 10/6/2017
    Belen students help take the hellish out of hospital stays
  • September 2017
    News • 9/15/2017
    Belen Jesuit community unites to clean up campus after Hurricane Irma 16 Belen students earn 'commended' status in national testing
  • Middle School | Gr. 6-8
    Middle School Academics | Grades 6-8 The foundation of education at Belen Jesuit is based on religious formation, academic excellence, value education, social responsibility, and athletic achievement. The rigorous curriculum and graduation requirements are designed to ensure all students a chance f ...
  • High School | Gr. 9-12
    High School Academics | Grades 9-12 The foundation of education at Belen Jesuit is based on religious formation, academic excellence, value education, social responsibility, and athletic achievement. The rigorous curriculum and graduation requirements are designed to ensure all students a chance fo ...
  • Our Lady of Belen Chapel
    Our Lady of Belen Chapel The Our Lady of Belen Chapel was dedicated in a special Mass celebrated by the Most Rev. Thomas Wenski, Archbishop of Miami, on May 1, 2022. “Belen’s commitment to our Catholic identity is now unmistakable to anyone who drives by our school,” said Fr. Will ...
  • Cultural and Linguistic Immersion Program
    Cultural and Linguistic Immersion Program The World Languages Department coordinates a cultural and linguistic discovery trip to Spain at the end of the academic year for rising 9th graders. This unique educational opportunity will immerse our students in a memorable experience that will include vi ...
  • March 2018 – April 2018
    News • 5/21/2018
    Too Hispanic? Belen Jesuit will enroll African Americans and Asian student to diversify Presitigioso colegio jesuita de Miami busca diversificar sus aulas, usualmente colmadas por hispanos Belen names eight Silver Knight nominees Belen Jesuit Walks Off With Game of the Week Victory Belen student hon ...
  • November 2017 - February 2018
    News • 2/28/2018
    November 2017 Wallace and Phillips Dominate the Field, But Belen Jesuit Breaks Up the Chiles Sweep December 2017 Coaching Champions: Frankie Ruiz - Belen Jesuit Boys Board Votes Fuel Debate on Future of Youth Lightweights January 2018 Jesuit Students Gather in D.C. for Annual Jesuit Mass for Life Ge ...
  • ISSF Star Recipients Named
    News • 2/6/2018
    Each year, the Independent Schools of South Florida (ISSF), recognizes outstanding students from its member schools.
  • VFB wins 4th Consecutive District Championship
    News • 10/21/2017
    The Wolverines clinched their 4th district championship in a row October 20 with a 55-14 victory over Varela.
  • Hurricane Irma School Closure and Information
    News • 9/11/2017
    Electricity has been restored. Belen Jesuit will reopen and resume normal hours on Monday, September 18. 
  • April 2017
    News • 8/3/2017
    2017 San Diego Crew Classic Recap Prep lacrosse: Barron Collier boys beat Belen Jesuit 950 Years of Priesthood Belen Jesuit Wolverines win Three Championships End of An Era for Belen Football
  • May 2017
    News • 8/3/2017
    U.S. Senator Marco Rubio will be the Commencement Speaker for Belen Jesuit Preparatory School Dwyer reaches states for first time on walk-off win Project S.H.I.E.L.D. Benjamin Cure’s One on one with Alex Rodriguez Catholic schools take 8 Silver Knights, 11 honorable mentions
  • June 2017
    News • 8/3/2017
    Kicker Javan Rice becomes Vanderbilt’s 3rd 2018 commitment in 3 days Miami kicker commits to Vanderbilt ANCHOR DROP: Javan Rice Belen wins at US Rowing Youth National Championship Congratulations, Class of 2017 Hello and goodbye, class of 2017 Aquinas boys lacrosse, Belen tennis win state cham ...
  • July 2017
    News • 8/3/2017
    Scrapping tradition? Belen football enters new era with spread attack on offense 43 Days to Kickoff: #43 Cristian Garcia MARIST MEN ADD SEVEN TO 2017-18 ROSTER TRIO OF HOYAS COMPETE AT U23 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TRIALS OBITUARY: Jesuit Father Francisco Pérez-Lerena, 92
  • Living Stations of the Cross
    News • 4/4/2017
    Over 50 students acted out the last 12 hours of Jesus’ life in a solemn presentation of the Living Stations of the Cross on April 3. 
  • Student Council Candidates Debate
    News • 3/30/2017
    Candidates for Student Council President and Vice President debated on March 29, 2017 in the Roca Theater in front of an audience.  
  • ISSF Star Students Named
    News • 3/2/2017
    Each year, the Independent Schools of South Florida (ISSF), recognizes outstanding students from its member schools. 
  • February 2017
    News • 2/1/2017
    Colegio en Miami recibe a director del Observatorio Vaticano Love One Another - A Statement from the Belen Jesuit President Man of faith, man of science Astronomy helps teach about God, Vatican Observatory director says during visit Many cultures on display as St. Joseph marks 75th Belen Jesuit stud ...
  • What it means to be Jesuit
    News • 11/30/2016
    Senior Teobaldo Rosell interviewed Father Willie about "What it means to be a Jesuit". Hear Father Willie's testimonial in this WBLN exclusive.
  • November 2016 - January 2017
    News • 11/7/2016
    CLASS 3A REGIONAL MEET HIGHLIGHTS McCarthy girls, Heritage boys win state golf championships Football Game Preview: Belen Jesuit vs. Monsignor Pace Miami Marathon 2017 Has 25,000 Ready to Run WSVN - March for Life 2017 Director of the Vatican Observatory to visit Belen Jesuit   
  • October 2016
    News • 10/10/2016
    Candidates' debate is a Belen-only affair Keys Gate eighth-grade QB Morrison throws winning TD pass to Lipscomb with :02 left Belen Jesuit Alumni Candidates to Debate – U. S. House of Representatives Florida District 26 Watch live as Joe Garcia and Carlos Curbelo debate Belen alumni Curbelo, G ...
  • WBLN Report - Football team trip to Ireland
    News • 8/27/2016
    WBLN reporter Alex Suarez '19 interviews Coach Richard Stuart, football players and Father Willie about their upcoming trip to Ireland and the big game against Marist High School from Atlanta, Georgia.
  • August 2016
    News • 8/19/2016
    Belen Jesuit Wolverines set to compete in Ireland The Dangers of Steroids and Substance Abuse  Belen Wolverines heading to Ireland for overseas game Journey of a lifetime: Six U.S. teams head to Ireland for high school football games Race Recap: Pustilnik, Collins Finish First At Fleet Fee ...
  • July 2016
    News • 7/14/2016
    Belen Jesuit Crew wins gold at USRowing Youth Nationals Belen Jesuit Crew won gold at the USRowing Youth National Championship in Princeton, New Jersey   Belen Jesuit students build a bridge in the Dominican Republic Belen Jesuit Prep travels to Dominican Republic, builds bridge
  • March College Commitment Ceremony
    News • 3/18/2026
    The Belen Jesuit community proudly announces that a student-athlete signed his national letter of intent to play his sport at the collegiate level. The commitment ceremony occurred today, March 18th, in the Roberto Surís Athletic Center - Estate Companies Gym.   Gabriel Lacayo ’26 | ...
  • Spring 2026 College Commitment Ceremony
    News • 2/4/2026
    The Belen Jesuit community proudly announces that two student-athletes signed their national letters of intent to play their sport at the collegiate level. The commitment ceremony occurred on April 30th in the Roberto Surís Athletic Center - Estate Companies Gym.    Julian Alber ̵ ...
  • Fall 2025 College Commitment Ceremony
    News • 11/12/2025
    The Belen Jesuit community proudly announces that five student-athletes have signed their National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. The commitment ceremony was held on November 12 at the Roberto Surís Athletic Center – Estate Companies Gym. Thi ...
  • Iron Sharpens Iron Speaker Series
    News • 10/4/2025
    Join us this semester for a fantastic new series featuring dynamic and powerful speakers. All the presentations will be held in the Roca Theater at 7:30 p.m. Matthew Bocchi, Monday, October 20 Please join us for this powerful presentation as Matt discusses his journey through the loss of his father ...
  • College Commitment Ceremony
    News • 4/30/2025
    The Belen Jesuit community proudly announces that six student-athletes signed their national letters of intent to play their sport at the collegiate level. The commitment ceremony occurred on April 30th in the Roberto Surís Athletic Center - Estate Companies Gym.    Justin Ruiz '25 | ...
  • National Indoor Track Performances
    News • 3/20/2025
    Congratulations to the track and field team, which competed as Miami Havana, for their outstanding performances at the 2025 Nike Indoor National Championship at the renowned Armory Track in New York City. This is a first for the Track and Field Program.  The 4x1 Mile Relay team, comprising of J ...
  • College Commitment Ceremony
    News • 11/13/2024
    The Belen Jesuit community proudly announces that three student-athletes signed their national letters of intent to play their sport at the collegiate level. The commitment ceremony took place on November 13 at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in the Roberto Surís Athletic Center.   “ ...
  • Outstanding Educator Named
    News • 11/1/2024
    Congratulations to Social Studies Teacher and Model United Nations Moderator Ann Kenna, who has been selected for the University of Chicago’s Outstanding Educator Award! An Outstanding Educator shapes young minds in meaningful ways—thoughtfully approaching instruction, sharing an infecti ...
  • Benjamin Matza Award Recipients
    News • 9/20/2024
    Congratulations to the students who received the Benjamin Matza Award at the Middle School Academic Awards Ceremony on September 18th. This award was instituted in 2005 in memory of Benjamin Matza who was a stellar student and strived to live out the Magis.   This is the highest Academic A ...
  • Three Athletes Sign National Letters Of Intent
    News • 5/7/2024
    The Belen Jesuit community proudly announces that three student-athletes signed their national letters of intent to play their sport at the collegiate level. The signing ceremony took place on May 7 at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in the Sarría Family Dining Hall.   “These student ...
  • Summer Enrichment Programs
    News • 3/20/2024
    As we inch closer to the end of the school year, we are happy to invite you to explore the many enrichment opportunities available at our school this summer. Enrichment courses in STEAM, Study Skills, Computer Programming, Math, and Chess, as well as camps in various sports, coached by our own staff ...
  • Three Students Sign National Letters of Intent
    News • 2/8/2024
    The Belen Jesuit community proudly announces that three student-athletes signed their national letters of intent to play their sport at the collegiate level. The signing ceremony took place on February 7th at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in the Sarría Family Dining Hall.   Khamani Alexa ...
  • Four Athletes Sign National Letter of Intent
    News • 12/20/2023
    The Belen Jesuit community proudly announces that four student-athletes signed their national letters of intent to play their sport at the collegiate level. The signing ceremony took place on December 20 at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in the Sarría Family Dining Hall.   “These st ...
  • Three Sophomores Chosen To Attend HOBY
    News • 11/6/2023
    Congratulations to Belen Jesuit sophomores Matthew Vila, Austin Marrero, and Joaquin Otero on being chosen to represent Belen at The Hugh O'Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminars. These ambassadors will attend 3-4 day seminars in the spring and summer and have the opportunity to explore their p ...
  • 2022-2023 President's Report
    News • 10/10/2023
    I'm excited to present you the 2022-2023 President's Report. Please take a moment to read it and see all the wonderful things accomplished last year in support of our strategic plan for the Belen Jesuit community.  I want to thank everyone who helped support the mission and vision of the school ...
  • Rowing Season Kicks-off
    News • 10/20/2021
    The Belen Jesuit Crew team participated in Head of the Indian Creek Regatta in Miami Beach on October 16.   The annual 2.7-mile race against the clock on the scenic Indian Creek was a great way to begin the crew season. Race categories cover the entire range of competitors (high school, masters ...
  • 2021 Spring Signing Day Ceremony
    News • 4/27/2021
    The Belen community is proud to announce that eight student-athletes signed their national letters of intent to play at the collegiate level. The signing ceremony was held on April 27 in the Roca Theater and streamed live via the school’s YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/BelenJesuit .  Cl ...
  • Coronavirus: What you need to know
    News • 3/11/2020
    Our top priority at Belen Jesuit is always the health and safety of all our students. As such, we continue to monitor information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19).  For up-to-date information on what decisions have been made a ...
  • ISSF Star Recipients Named
    News • 3/5/2020
       
  • Major Gift Announcement: Olga Goizueta
    News • 1/21/2020
    Thanks to the foresight and generosity of Olga Goizueta, who remembered Belen Jesuit in her estate plans, we have received a gift of $1 million. This gift will be used to further enhance the goals set out in the Strategic Plan of the school by enhancing our diversity initiative and establishing a ne ...
  • New Head Football Coach Named
    News • 12/19/2019
    Belen Jesuit Preparatory School is excited to announce that Don Chaney, Sr has been named Head Football Coach and Director of Football Operations. “I’m looking forward to this opportunity and to continue to grow the football program at Belen,” said Chaney, Sr. “I’ve nev ...
  • Winter Signing Ceremony
    News • 12/18/2019
    On December 18, a signing ceremony was held at Belen Jesuit for six student-athletes. In general, over 7% of high school athletes (about 1 in 14) go on to play a varsity sport in college and less than 2% of high school athletes (1 in 54) go on to play at NCAA Division I schools.  The following ...
  • Two Sophomores Chosen to Attend HOBY
    News • 12/12/2019
    Congratulations to BelenJesuit sophomores Ignacio Felix-Padilla '22 and Andres Caballero '22 on being chosen to represent Belen at The Hugh O'Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Conference at Palm Beach Atlantic University in May. We recognize their current leadership efforts in the Belen Community and be ...
  • Three Belen Jesuit Student Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent
    News • 4/30/2019
    The Belen community is proud to announce that three student athletes signed national letters of intent to play their respective sports at the collegiate level. The signing ceremony took place on April 30 in the Belen Jesuit Dining Hall.   “We are thrilled and proud of each of these senior ...
  • Help Venezuela
    News • 1/24/2019
    Amid the ongoing turmoil in Venezuela, students there are continuing their education despite the violence and unrest surrounding them.  Affected by the situation in his homeland, Carlos Caballero ‘20 has launched a campaign to help make a difference. The goal of this campaign is to help r ...
  • Four Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent
    News • 11/14/2018
    The Belen community is proud to announce that four student athletes signed their national letters of intent to play baseball at the collegiate level. The signing ceremony took place on November 14 in the Belen Jesuit Dining Hall.   “We are thrilled and proud of each of these seniors who h ...
  • Over 200 students to be confirmed
    News • 11/2/2018
    One hundred and eighty seven eighth grade students along with twenty high school students will receive the sacrament of confirmation on February 2, 2019.   At the All Saints Day Mass on November 1, these students made their confirmation commitment before the Belen community. Our eighth grade st ...
  • Concert Band shines at OrlandoFest
    News • 5/30/2018
    Congratulations to our Concert Band who won the highest praise of the judges and were awarded Superior from all three judges and finished in first place at the OrlandoFest Music Competition at Universal Studios Orlando. The competition took place from May 25-26 where high school concert bands from a ...
  • Grande Wins Tennis State Championship
    News • 5/2/2018
    On the heels of winning the 3A Tennis State Championship last year senior Charlie Grande won once again! Grande won the Singles Individual State Championship by scoring 6-1 and 6-0 in two sets.   “We are so proud of Charlie Grande,” said Jose E Roca, principal. “He has been a ...
  • Back-to-Back Crew Scholastic Titles
    News • 5/2/2018
    On April 27 and 28 the Belen Jesuit Crew team competed in the Florida Scholastic Rowing Association Sweep Championships in Sarasota. This annual competition pits the best youth teams in Florida, whether club teams or school teams, against each other to determine who will compete at a national level ...
  • Volleyball Wins District Championship
    News • 4/27/2018
    The Varsity Volleyball team clinched the District Championship after a 3-0 win versus Braddock who was the host of the district finals. Belen was led by Eric Diaz with 16 kills, 10 digs and Nicolas Sosa with 9 kills, 15 digs, 3 blocks and Daniel Cantens with 8 kills, 3 digs, 4 Blocks.   “ ...
  • Lacrosse Wins District Championship
    News • 4/20/2018
    The Varsity Lacrosse team defeated Ransom Everglades on April 19 and won the District Championship. The team led throughout the entire game and defeated the Raiders 10-7. This is the third consecutive district championship for the lacrosse team.   “We are very proud of our student-athlete ...
  • Belen students get Star Award
    News • 4/18/2018
    Each year, the Independent Schools of South Florida (ISSF), recognizes outstanding students from its member schools. An ISSF Star Student is an exemplary student that sets an example for others to follow and has excelled in multiple areas.    On April 18, 8th graders Gabriel Marrero and Ad ...
  • Studying our history up close
    News • 4/13/2018
    The Close Up Founding of a Nation program in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC, was attended by 107 eighth grade students for five days at the end of March. To enhance their understanding and appreciation of the colonial era, American Revolution, and the Civil War, students traveled to Will ...
  • We Have Water
    News • 4/13/2018
    After two years of construction, the Gian Zumpano Aquatic Center is near completion. Workers have been working tirelessly to complete the project and most recently finished:  The interior plaster of the pool was completed on March 29th Pool was filled with water from during the Easter break. Lo ...
  • Six Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
    News • 4/9/2018
    The final Signing Day Ceremony of the academic year took place on April 9. Six student-athletes signed their national letters of intent. For the first time, in the history of the school, an athlete signed to play fencing at the university level.   Crew: Hunter Prindle, University of Delaware Jo ...
  • Parent Enrichment Series
    News • 2/23/2018
    On February 23 the School Counseling Department hosted another installment of their Parent Enrichment Series.
  • Tombola Raffle Winners
    News • 2/12/2018
    The 50 th anniversary of the Fr. Dorta-Duque SJ Memorial Tombola was a rousing success. 
  • OSP Europe Enrolling
    News • 2/8/2018
    Travel with Belen Jesuit for 10 days (June 12-21) to experience two of the most influential homelands in the world, Scotland and Ireland! 
  • Joshua Collins Commits to Embry-Riddle
    News • 2/7/2018
    The Belen Community is proud to announce that senior Joshua Collins signed his national letter of intent to run Cross Country at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.  
  • Speech and Debate Team Win
    News • 2/6/2018
    The Speech and Debate team competed at the Art Deco Regional Speech and Debate Tournament on February 3.
  • Rebound Week Schedule
    News • 2/2/2018
    Rebound Week is dedicated to showing school spirit and supporting our basketball team.
  • Model United Nations
    News • 1/25/2018
    The Belen Jesuit MUN delegation attended the University of Florida High School Model United Nations conference January 19-21.
  • Close Up 2018
    News • 1/25/2018
    Fifty-five juniors taking the U.S. Government course at Belen Jesuit traveled to the nation’s capital on January 14 to participate in Close Up.   
  • Sad Day for Belen Jesuit
    News • 1/11/2018
    It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Vince Fernandez. 
  • A Christmas Surprise
    News • 1/10/2018
    The return from Christmas break greeted us with a package from overseas.  
  • Search for the next Dean of Men begins
    News • 1/10/2018
    Belen Jesuit has officially begun its search for a new Dean of Men.  A search committee has been created and will be led by our Principal, Jose E. Roca.  
  • Javan Rice commits to Vanderbilt University
    News • 12/20/2017
    Senior Javan Rice has signed a letter of intent to play football at Vanderbilt University.  
  • Crew Team Wins 26 Medals
    News • 12/11/2017
    Under cloudy skies, a brisk wind, and chilly temperatures, the Belen Jesuit Crew team participated in the Plant Invite - Fall Sprints 2017 on December 9.
  • Key Club Travels to Puerto Rico
    News • 12/8/2017
    Members of the Belen Jesuit Key Club arrived in San Juan Puerto Rico on December 7 with a mission to help rebuild homes of the parishioners of San Ignacio.  
  • Consecration to Mary
    News • 12/8/2017
    You will recall that last academic year we launched the marian sodality Esto Vir.
  • Cross Country Team Honored by Miami-Dade County
    News • 12/5/2017
    On the heels of the program’s ninth state championship, the Miami-Dade County Office of the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners proclaimed December 5, 2017, Belen Jesuit High School Cross Country Team Day. 
  • Christmas Toy Drive
    News • 12/4/2017
    The school community is encouraged to participate in this year's Toy Drive. 
  • Fungairino wins two swimming state championships
    News • 11/11/2017
    On November 11, senior Aitor Fungairino won the 200 free with an All American time of 1.34.89 - he was two-tenths of a second off the state record!  
  • Four athletes sign their letters of intent
    News • 11/9/2017
    Four student athletes signed their national letters of intent to play sports at the collegiate level on November 8.  
  • Powerful messages delivered to students
    News • 11/9/2017
    Red Ribbon Week was celebrated on campus the week of November 6 th .  Students listened to guest speakers on November 8 who delivered both a powerful and inspirational talk. 
  • Operation Gratitude was a success
    News • 11/9/2017
    The inaugural Operation Gratitude Halloween candy drive was a sweet success. 
  • Cross Country wins Regional Championship
    News • 11/6/2017
    The Varsity Cross Country Team won its 15th Regional Championship at the Class 3A Region 4 Meet held at South Fork High School in Stuart on November 4.
  • 100 students to be confirmed
    News • 11/3/2017
    One hundred eighth grade students will receive the sacrament of confirmation in the spring.
  • Coach Stuart Tribute
    News • 11/3/2017
    On November 2, the Belen community gathered to honor a very special individual who embodies the true Belen spirit - Coach Richard Stuart.  
  • Cross Country Wins District Championship
    News • 10/27/2017
    The Belen Jesuit Cross Country Team won its 36th District Title and 14th in a row on October 26 at Larry &; Penny Thompson Park.  
  • Youth Rally, Concert Coming to Campus
    News • 10/25/2017
    The only thing better than a good concert is an opportunity where you get to enjoy great music, and a special kind of fellowship and worship for young and old alike!  
  • Journalism Day
    News • 10/24/2017
    Belen Jesuit communications students participated in the 45 th  Annual Florida Scholastic Press Association South Florida Journalism Day held at FIU University Park Campus on October 21.
  • Rowing Season Kicks-off
    News • 10/23/2017
    The Belen Jesuit Crew team participated in Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston on October 21 and 22.  
  • 20 National Hispanic Recognition Scholars Named
    News • 10/17/2017
    Every September, the College Board announces their National Hispanic Recognition Scholars. These are the students who scored in the top 2.5% on the PSAT among all Hispanic and Latino test-takers.
  • Golf Wins District Championship
    News • 10/17/2017
    The Varsity Golf Team won its 3rd District title on October 16. 
  • Keeping Up With the Wolverines: Sports Recap
    News • 10/13/2017
    (The following are the sports results from October 6-12, 2017)  
  • 2017 Fiesta de la Hispanidad
    News • 10/12/2017
    Belen Jesuit Preparatory School will celebrate and honor our Hispanic Heritage with its annual “Fiesta de la Hispanidad” which will be held on Thursday, October 12, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.   
  • Homecoming Week
    News • 10/6/2017
    Beginning on October 9 th  students will be able to showcase their love for Belen during Homecoming Week. 
  • Destination College
    News • 9/29/2017
    While it feels as though we are beginning a new school year after Hurricane Irma, we are actually almost in October, which means that the College Counseling Office is in full swing!
  • Keeping Up With the Wolverines: Sports Recap
    News • 9/29/2017
    (The following are the sports results from September 22 -28, 2017)
  • Parent Workshop: The Achievement Process
    News • 9/21/2017
    The School Counseling Department invites all parents to our first Parent Workshop of this school year entitled: The Achievement Process.   
  • The Wolverine Beat Set To Debut
    News • 8/30/2017
    Launching on Friday, September 1, the Wolverine Beat will be a weekly informational email sent to the Belen community.  
  • OSP Europe to travel to Ireland and Scotland
    News • 8/25/2017
    The 2017 Overseas Study Program to Switzerland and Italy brought together lasting experiences from the Swiss Alps to the Roman catacombs.
  • August 2017
    News • 8/15/2017
    Solar eclipse happens on the first day of school. Here’s what your kids will see, or not National Wrestling Hall of Fame Honors 3 Locals Heritage star cornerbacks lead loaded 2018 recruiting class in Broward, Miami-Dade Student astronomers set for Great American Eclipse Eclipse Awes Miami-Dade ...
  • #BelenEverywhere is back this summer
    News • 6/21/2017
    On the heels of last year’s successful social media campaign, #BelenEverywhere is back!
  • Back-to-Back National Championships
    News • 6/13/2017
    For the second consecutive year, our Crew team won the Boys Lightweight Youth 8+ on June 11 in 6:00.19 during the USRowing Youth National Championships at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.
  • Annual Book Fair Starts Soon
    News • 4/28/2017
    Preparations are underway for the Ramón Guiteras Memorial Library staff to host the first annual Books &; Books book fair beginning May 8.
  • Search is on for new Executive Director
    News • 4/24/2017
    The Belen Alumni Association of Jesuit Schools from Cuba and Miami is conducting a search to fill the position of Executive Director of the Alumni Association.
  • Founding of a Nation Experience
    News • 3/30/2017
    On April 8, eighty-two Civics students from Grade 8 will begin the Close Up “Founding of a Nation” experience of spending five days in the “classrooms” of Washington, Mt. Vernon, Williamsburg, Philadelphia, and the Gettysburg National Military Park. 
  • Living Stations of the Cross
    News • 3/30/2017
    Belen Jesuit will present, "The Living Stations of the Cross" on Monday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Troupe 4666 Captures Big Win at State Festival
    News • 3/20/2017
    Fifteen members of Belen’s Troupe 4666 of the International Thespian Society competed in the State Thespian Festival March 15-19 in Tampa, FL.
  • Annual Alumni Delegate Meeting and Election
    News • 3/3/2017
    On Sunday, February 26, 2017, the Alumni Association held its annual Alumni Delegate Meeting and Election.
  • Magis Helping Hands Project
    News • 3/3/2017
    Join the Alumni Association, Key Club, and volunteers not just from Belen Jesuit but from the community at large to help pack 40,000 meals for those most in need. 
  • Last Chance to register for OSP Asia
    News • 2/10/2017
    Over the last several weeks, we have been fortunate to have in our school, 14 foreign exchange students from St. Ignatius High School in Taipei. 
  • Called To Be Men for Others
    News • 1/19/2017
    Current students in 11 th  and 12 th  grades interested in participating in the  2017 Belen Youth Missions trip  to the Dominican Republic June 24-July 2 are asked to complete the online reservation form which will go live on Wednesday, January 25 at 9 a.m.  
  • Project S.H.I.E.L.D debuts
    News • 1/13/2017
    Andres Dones, an 11th grade student, has been working tirelessly for the past three years in creating a documentary titled Project S.H.I.E.L.D. (Siblings Help Inform Everyone about Living with Disabilities) with the guidance of Mr. Johnny Calderin.
  • Middle School Advent Prayer Service
    News • 12/7/2016
    Students in Ms. Karen Ortiz's class led the Middle School in an Advent Prayer Service which included reflections for each Sunday, singing, and a performance by our chime choir.
  • Construction Update
    News • 2/23/2017
    After months of construction on campus, the fruits of that labor are beginning to take shape.
  • Tis the Season to Give
    News • 12/5/2016
    As we begin the 2 nd  week of Advent and we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, we are presented yet again with another opportunity to put into practice the words we often repeat in prayer: "to give and not to count the cost". 
  • Giving Thanks
    News • 11/21/2016
    For the last several weeks students in every grade level have been encouraged to bring nonperishable items for the Thanksgiving Food Drive. The response by our community has been outstanding.
  • CJ Vazquez signs to play Baseball at Fordham
    News • 11/15/2016
    Belen Jesuit senior CJ Vazquez signed his letter of intent to play baseball at Fordham University on November 15 at the school's Roberto Goizueta Athletic Center.  
  • Remember Belen on ‘Give Miami Day’
    News • 11/14/2016
    We are blessed and very fortunate to have a devoted, supportive, and loving community who answers the call every time we ask for help of any kind.
  • Library Director Retires
    News • 11/14/2016
    After 10 years of extraordinary service to the Belen Jesuit Community through the Ramón Guiteras Memorial Library, Mrs. Marta Cosculluela has announced her retirement.
  • Join Me at the Belen Jesuit Gala
    News • 11/11/2016
    Our gala event is right around the corner, less than a week away. What a great opportunity to get together for an evening of great food and music, all for a great cause.
  • Entrance Exam Deadlines are Approaching
    News • 11/10/2016
    Prospective families interested in registering for the December 3 rd  (Grades 6, 7, 8) and December 10 th  (Grade 9) entrance exam are encouraged to register as soon as possible.  
  • Job Opening: Director of Plant Operations
    News • 10/30/2016
    The Belen Jesuit Administration will be hiring for a new position at the school. 
  • #BelenOnCampus Social Media Campaign Launches
    News • 10/26/2016
    Calling all Belen Alumni at college to join our newest social media campaign, #BelenOnCampus. 
  • Homecoming Week 2016
    News • 10/14/2016
    Homecoming is always an exciting week on campus. It’s a time to celebrate our school spirit and pride. We will kick off Homecoming 2016 on Monday, October 17. 
  • Alumni Night
    News • 10/14/2016
    This Saturday night Belen is hosting its annual Alumni Night.  As always, this party promises to be a fabulous celebration for alumni, parents, faculty and staff alike.
  • Special Guests Visit Belen Jesuit
    News • 10/14/2016
    On Thursday, October 13 Belen Jesuit held two very important assemblies. 
  • Alumni Tour Kicks Off in NYC
    News • 9/22/2016
    Senior and WBLN Anchor Steven Calles reports on the Belen Alumni Tour that kicked off in New York City on the weekend of September 17.
  • Six Commended Students in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program
    News • 9/19/2016
    Congratulations to the six Commended Students in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. They are Sebastian Suarez, Patrick Maher, Juan Fernandez de Castro, Kevin Lemus, Jovier Jimenez, and Michael Moreno.
  • September 2016
    News • 9/1/2016
    Boys Cross Country: Belen Jesuit Looking To Return To XC Mountaintop Belen Jesuit Enjoying Football Experience in Ireland Belen Jesuit will remember trip to Ireland, try and forget the football game Belen, Ferguson secure Youth Fair cross-country titles THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED: Garcia finds home at F ...
  • Meet your grade level counselors
    News • 8/29/2016
    The School Counseling Department would like to welcome everyone back for the 2016-2017 school year!
  • Mass to Celebrate Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola
    News • 6/28/2016
    The Jesuit community of Miami invites the public to a bilingual (English/Spanish) Mass on Sunday, July 31, in honor of the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola at the Ignatian Spirituality Center (Casa Manresa) at 6 p.m. “This is a special occasion to thank the Lord for the gift of Ignatian spi ...
  • New Security Measures
    News • 11/2/2016
    Over the last few years, Belen Jesuit has taken steps to improve our on-campus security.
  • Class of 2026 Commencement Speaker Announced
    News • 3/23/2026
    Belen Jesuit proudly announces that longtime University of Miami Basketball Coach Jim Larrañaga will be the commencement speaker at the class of 2026 graduation ceremony on May 20th at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami. Larrañaga led the Hurricanes from 2011 to 2024, following successful ...
  • Wolverines Dominate Nike Indoor Nationals
    News • 3/23/2026
    On March 12, 2026, four Belen Jesuit Varsity Track and Field runners made the trip to Nike Indoor Nationals at The Armory in New York, NY. Competing as Miami Havana, Armando Cruz ’27, Marcelo Mantecón ’27, Jack Michalak ’28, and Carlos Benítez ’29 put the nation on ...
  • Iron Sharpens Iron: Ignatian Speaker Series
    News • 2/19/2026
    (This article was first published in the  Belen Alumni Magazine  - Winter 2026 edition.) This past fall, the school administration drew inspiration from this year’s theme, “Iron Sharpens Iron,” to debut the inaugural speaker series. Three talented and dynamic speakers wer ...
  • 2026 Silver Knight Nominees Announced
    News • 2/5/2026
    Belen Jesuit Preparatory School proudly recognizes nine exceptional seniors as nominees for the 68th Annual Silver Knight Awards. These students have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to service, positively impacting communities both within and beyond Miami-Dade County. For more than six decade ...
  • BEAMS Expos 2026: Art for Others
    News • 12/29/2025
    The Olga M. and Carlos A. Saladrigas Art Gallery at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, in collaboration with BEAMS Month and the Belen Alumni Association, presents BEAMS Expo 2026: Art for Others - A Belen Alumni Collection, a group exhibition featuring work by 20 Belen alumni artists (Classes of 1936 ...
  • Cross Country Wins 9th Consecutive State Title
    News • 11/23/2025
    The Belen Jesuit Cross Country team delivered once again on Saturday morning, conquering humid and dusty conditions at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee to win the FHSAA 3A 2025 State Championship. The Wolverines scored 49 points in a highly competitive field of 32 teams. Junior Marcelo Manteco ...
  • Volunteer Service Fair 2025
    News • 10/1/2025
    The Volunteer Service Fair was held on September 30 for students in 9th and 10th grade, as well as those from 11th grade who had signed up. Over 400 students participated and connected with over 30 community partners in attendance. “We are blessed to have so many wonderful community partners p ...
  • Belen Jesuit Recognized Among 2026 Best Catholic Schools in America
    News • 10/1/2025
    Belen Jesuit Preparatory School has once again been recognized among the nation’s top schools. On September 26, Niche released its annual rankings, and Belen earned the distinction of being ranked #1 Best All-Boys High School in Florida. This honor is a testament to the unwavering dedication o ...
  • Major Gift Announcement: Kadre Counseling Center
    News • 9/3/2025
    Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in Miami is proud to announce that Manny Kadre, on behalf of his family, has pledged a significant gift in support of the school’s 2022 Strategic Plan. This transformational commitment strengthens the vision for the future of Belen Jesuit and ensures continued g ...
  • 25 Years of Service to Others
    News • 9/2/2025
    On September 2, 2025, Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in Miami celebrated the 25th anniversary of Fr. Willie’s ordination to the priesthood. This milestone reflects his unwavering commitment to his vocation, to the Catholic Church, and to the Belen Jesuit community. The school community gather ...
  • Homecoming Tailgate & Football Game
    News • 8/28/2025
    The Belen Community is invited to the Rick Raimúndez '90 Tailgate and Homecoming Game on Friday, September 26, 2025, starting at 4 p.m. at the Garrido Family Plaza. This exciting event brings together alumni, families, faculty, staff, and friends of Belen for an afternoon filled with delicious ...
  • New Tradition Launched
    News • 8/22/2025
    On August 19, a new tradition began at Belen Jesuit as we officially welcomed the Class of 2032 into the Belen brotherhood. This special day was designed to help our youngest students understand that their Belen journey is not just about academics, but about growing into the Ignatian men they are ca ...
  • Become a Wolverine
    News • 8/21/2025
    For more than 170 years, Belen Jesuit Preparatory School has formed young men in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Rooted in faith, excellence, and service, we prepare boys in grades 6–12 to grow as leaders, scholars, athletes, and—above all—“men for others.” Wit ...
  • Over 100 Belen Students Gain Real-World Experience Through Summer Internships
    News • 8/8/2025
    An example of an education meeting opportunity, Belen Jesuit wraps up another successful summer internship program. This summer, the program provided over 100 students with invaluable, hands-on experience in industries ranging from healthcare to technology and earned high marks from both students an ...
  • Gratitude, Wishing Br. Hunter Well
    News • 6/3/2025
    A special assembly was held on May 30 to bid farewell to Br. Hunter D'Armond, SJ, who served the Belen community for over three years. During his time here, Brother Hunter shared his vocation story with students, faculty, and staff. He served as the Interim Dean of Mission and Formation, assisting w ...
  • Academic Teams Succeed
    News • 6/2/2025
    On May 30, a special assembly was held to recognize the accomplishments of the Chess Team, Model United Nations, Key Club, and other various Academic teams. The Chess team secured second place in the K12 Under 1100 division of the Florida Scholastic Championship, before advancing to national competi ...
  • Crew Dominates at Southeast Regionals
    News • 5/16/2025
    On May 10 and 11, the Crew team raced at Lake Lanier Olympic Park in Gainesville, Georgia, at the Southeast Regionals. The team competed against 56 clubs and schools from NC, SC, TN, MS, AL, GA, FL, and LA.  The Varsity team continues its streak, winning its third consecutive Varsity 8 Gold, al ...
  • Track & Field Wins State Championship 
    News • 5/12/2025
    On May 10th, the Belen Jesuit Varsity Track and Field team won the Class 3A State Championship with 69 points. This is the second state championship in program history; the first was in 2007.  “It was truly a team effort where everyone sacrificed and contributed to the team’s win,&# ...
  • 1854 Day of Giving SUCCESS
    News • 5/8/2025
    This year’s Day of Giving is the most successful fundraising campaign we’ve held. With 1,180 donors, the Belen community rallied to raise $398,568 to benefit the Fund for Belen. Parents, students, alumni, employees, grandparents, and friends of Belen joined forces not just to reach our g ...
  • Class of 2025 Banner
    News • 5/5/2025
    (The following explanation of the Senior Banner was read by Santiago Martinez-Cid '25 and the banner was presented by David Garrido '25 at the Baccalaureate Mass on May 24, 2025, at the Our Lady of Belen Chapel.)  As we prepared this year’s banner in Senior Peer Ministry, two key themes s ...
  • Milestone Anniversaries Celebrated
    News • 5/1/2025
    The school community celebrates the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker each year and recognizes employees who are celebrating milestone anniversaries. St. Joseph has two feast days on the liturgical calendar. The first is March 19—Joseph, the husband of Mary. The second is May 1—Joseph, the ...
  • César R. Conde '91 and Tom Llamas ‘97 Come Home
    News • 5/1/2025
    On May 1, the excitement on campus was palpable as students and employees welcomed César R. Conde '91, Chairman of NBCUniversal News Group, and Tom Llamas ‘97, recently named Anchor and Managing Editor of “NBC Nightly News,” to Belen Jesuit for a special assembly.   ...
  • 1854 Day of Giving
    News • 4/30/2025
    This year’s Day of Giving will start on Tuesday, May 6, at noon. This Day of Giving is unlike any other because we are celebrating 1,854 minutes—in honor of the year Belen was established in Cuba. That’s nearly 31 hours, during which you’ll see what we're doing at the school ...
  • Model UN Competes in Spain
    News • 4/29/2025
    Congratulations to our Model United Nations team members who participated in the Escuela Superior de Administración y Dirección de Empresas (ESADE Barcelona) over the Easter break. This business school was established at the request of entrepreneurs, in collaboration with the Jesuits, in 1 ...
  • 3rd Annual Pitch Competition
    News • 4/1/2025
    The 3rd Annual Pitch Competition started on March 28. Our panel of experts heard six engaging and dynamic presentations from high school students. Special thanks to the Belen alumni serving on the panel: Antonio Rivas '96, Ricky Laviña '05, Ramon Branger '92, Paul Briz '92, Jose Lopez-Varela '8 ...
  • College Commitment Ceremony
    News • 3/27/2025
    The Belen Jesuit community proudly announces that four student-athletes signed their national letters of intent to play their sport at the collegiate level. The commitment ceremony occurred on March 27 in the Roberto Surís Athletic Center - Estate Companies Gym.  Luca Canobbio '25 | Carrol ...
  • Support Our Thespians
    News • 3/25/2025
    Tickets are on sale for our annual spring play presented by Troupe 4666. “ Peter And The Starcatcher ” will be performed April 3rd - 4th at 7:30 p.m., and April 5th matinee at 3:00 p.m. in the Roca Theater . Tony Award-winning  Peter and the Starcatcher  upends the century-old ...
  • It takes a village - Support BYM
    News • 3/20/2025
    This summer, 60 Belen Jesuit rising seniors will participate in the Belen Youth Missions from June 28 through July 6, and we need your help to reach our $60,000 goal.  Our mission is clear: to build an aqueduct for the people of Janey, which serves three communities and is home to 180 families ...
  • Silver Knight Nominees Announced
    News • 2/14/2025
    This year, we recognize three extraordinary Belen Jesuit seniors for their commitment to serving our community and communities beyond Miami-Dade County. For over six decades, the Miami Herald has recognized students from Miami-Dade and Broward counties for their selfless service and academic achieve ...
  • Fishing Tournament Registration is Open
    News • 2/7/2025
    On Saturday, June 7, 2025, the Belen Alumni Association of Jesuit Schools from Cuba and Miami will host the Father Sardiña, S.J. Memorial Fishing Tournament and Dock Party . The tournament will be a meat-fish tournament. The Dock Party and Weigh-In will take place indoors at The Hangar, 3385 Pa ...
  • Register to Bounce Back from Cancer™
    News • 1/16/2025
    For over a decade, Belen Jesuit has partnered with Baptist Health to Battle Like a Wolverine. For the second year, we will participate in the Bounce Back from Cancer™ event as the Battle Like a Wolverine Team!   “Once again, the Belen basketball teams are ready to step up and lead t ...
  • College Commitment Ceremony
    News • 12/18/2024
    The Belen Jesuit community proudly announces that two student-athletes signed their national letters of intent to play their sport at the collegiate level. The commitment ceremony occurred on December 18 at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in the Roberto Surís Athletic Center.   Arturo Cast ...
  • Get Ready for Tombola 2025
    News • 12/17/2024
    The Annual Fr. Dorta-Duque, S.J. Memorial Tombola will be held from January 31 to February 2, 2025. Tombola is one of the most anticipated events of the year! For three days, our campus comes alive with students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and the community at large. Even prospective students ...
  • Annual Tradition Brings Christmas Cheer
    News • 12/10/2024
    Since 2020, the Wolverine Village has been bringing Christmas cheer to children with special needs. What began during COVID as a way to give back to the community has become a much-loved annual tradition. “I thought it was truly an incredible experience being able to connect with my community ...
  • Four Sophomores Chosen To Attend HOBY
    News • 12/9/2024
    Congratulations to sophomores Nicolas Arrieta, Juan Diego Leanez, Maximo Anderson, and Ernesto Diaz for being chosen to represent Belen Jesuit at The Hugh O'Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminars. These ambassadors will attend 3-4 day seminars in the spring and summer and have the opportunity to exp ...
  • Swimming Makes a Splash at the State Meet
    News • 11/20/2024
    The Varsity Swim team capped off the season with an outstanding showing at the 2A State Championships in Ocala, FL on November 16, 2024. The Wolverines finished 8th overall on the shoulders of Finalists Jose Serratos '25 (200 freestyle), Ariel Gutierrez '28 (500 freestyle), Ben Fanjul '26 (200 IM), ...
  • Cross Country Wins 8th Consecutive State Title
    News • 11/18/2024
    The Belen Cross Country team delivered a spectacular performance on November 16 at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee. They dominated the Class 3A State Championship with a jaw-dropping score of just 20 points, marking the third-lowest team score in Florida history. This victory displayed team s ...
  • Kino Border Initiative 2024
    News • 11/15/2024
    Seven students participated in the Kino Border Initiative mission trip to Nogales, Arizona, and Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, for four days from November 9 to 12. Through Kino, the students were exposed to the harsh realities of those living on the border between Mexico and America.  “Welcomed ...
  • Hall of Fame 2025 Inductees Announced
    News • 11/1/2024
    The  Belen Jesuit Hall of Fame  Committee is excited to announce the 10 inductees for the class of 2025. These individuals represent the Jesuit values and traditions that have been the foundation of our school since 1854. Louis Aguirre ‘84 Antonio Argiz Daniel Baldor ‘91 Patric ...
  • Over the Top Gala
    News • 9/12/2024
    There are less than two months to go before we celebrate our 170th-anniversary gala. In addition to celebrating this milestone, the gala will raise funds for the school’s Financial Assistance Program. The “Over the Top” Gala presented by My Father Cigars will be held at the JW Marr ...
  • New Logo Unveiled
    News • 8/14/2024
    This summer, on the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, we unveiled a new logo to the Belen community. The design depicts St. Ignatius offering his sword to Our Lady of Belen. Historically, we know the soldier-saint presented his sword to Our Lady of Montserrat as a ...
  • Class of 2024 Banner: While the World Turns, The Cross Stands Still
    News • 5/21/2024
    (The following explanation of the Senior Banner was read by Ethan Gonzalez '24and the banner was presented by Andrew Borgen ‘24 at the Baccalaureate Mass on May 20, 2024, at the Our Lady of Belen Chapel.)  In deliberating the design of the senior banner in our peer ministry class, one mem ...
  • Day of Giving Success
    News • 5/10/2024
    The 2024 Day of Giving exceeded expectations. What began as a challenge to get 600 donors ended with 836 people stepping up and answering the call to support Belen Jesuit. Donations from all sectors of the school community, including parents, alumni, grandparents, faculty and staff and friends of th ...
  • Milestone Anniversaries Celebrated
    News • 5/1/2024
    The school community annually celebrates the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker and recognizes employees celebrating milestone anniversaries. St. Joseph has two feast days on the liturgical calendar. The first is March 19—Joseph, the husband of Mary. The second is May 1—Joseph, the Worker.&# ...
  • My Taiwan Experience
    News • 4/26/2024
    Participating in Belen’s foreign exchange program was amazing. I first heard about it from Mr. Cleveland and decided to do it on a whim, and I am so glad that I did. Being a host family in February was an incredible experience; talking to someone from a foreign country about their lives and cu ...
  • Support Bym, Help Make A Difference
    News • 4/22/2024
    This summer, sixty members of the class of 2025 will work side-by-side with the villagers of La Colonia in the Dominican Republic to build an aqueduct for their community. From June 26 to July 4, this group will work in the hot sun to be able to provide water for not only the people of La Colonia, b ...
  • 2024 Sports Hall of Fame Inductees
    News • 4/22/2024
    The Belen Alumni Office is excited to announce that seven alumni were inducted into the Belen Sports Hall of Fame on April 13, 2024.  The inductees are: Javier "Javo" Cruz '04            Cross Country/Track and Field/Basketball Mario F. Díaz '94     ...
  • Class of 2024 Commencement Speaker Announced
    News • 3/8/2024
    Belen Jesuit is proud to announce that His Eminence Cardinal Christophe Pierre will be the commencement speaker at the graduation ceremony on May 24 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami. Cardinal Pierre has been serving as the apostolic nuncio (ambassador) to the United States since 2016.   ...
  • Silver Knight Nominees Announced
    News • 2/13/2024
    This year we recognize seven extraordinary Belen Jesuit seniors for their commitment to serving our community and communities beyond Miami-Dade County. The Miami Herald has recognized students from Miami-Dade and Broward counties for their selfless service and academic achievements for over six deca ...
  • Willoughby & Baker Symposium
    News • 1/21/2024
    Belen Jesuit hosted the Willoughby/Baker Symposium on January 27 in the Roca Theater. The symposium featured the results of the experiments taken on the expedition. Led by Science Teacher Maria Vilberg and the ten students who joined the trek in October and participated in the research adventure, th ...
  • New Art Exhibition to Open
    News • 1/11/2024
    Our next art exhibition in the Saladrigas Gallery will be In Plain Sight / A Plena Vista and will open with a special reception on Thursday, January 25th, at 7:30 p.m. The community is invited to join us for this event. Click here to RSVP.  Through the presentation of preparatory drawings, prin ...
  • Fr. Cartaya Is Out Of This World!
    News • 1/11/2024
    We are excited to announce that with the help of the Vatican Observatory, an asteroid has been named after Fr. Pedro Cartaya, S.J. ‘54. Fr. Cartaya has dedicated much of his life to the Belen Observatory and remains passionate about science and astronomy.  Asteroid Cartaya #623031 is a fi ...
  • Leyva Court: A Legacy of Gratitude
    News • 12/1/2023
    On Wednesday, November 29th, the Belen Community gathered in the Roberto C. Goizueta Innovation Center to celebrate the naming of our main court. It will now be called “Leyva Court.” Jonathan Leyva ‘01 has left his mark on the hardwood, but it is ultimately not about one man. This ...
  • Wolverine Cross Country is Leading the Pack
    News • 11/27/2023
    As the school closed for Thanksgiving break and most of us took our foot off the gas, the Wolverine Cross Country team kicked it into high gear!  Congratulations to the Cross Country team who won their 7th consecutive State Championship on November 17. This marks the Wolverines' 51st successive ...
  • Five Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent
    News • 11/8/2023
    The Belen Jesuit community proudly announces that five student-athletes signed their national letters of intent to play their sport at the collegiate level. The signing ceremony took place on November 8 at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in the Sarría Family Dining Hall.   “We are th ...
  • Belen 2024 Hall of Fame Class Announced
    News • 10/13/2023
    The Belen Jesuit Hall of Fame Committee is excited to announce the 15 inductees for the class of 2024. These individuals represent the Jesuit values and traditions that have been the foundation of our school since 1854. Carlos Barquín Carlos Batlle '80 Pablo Carreño '42+ Archbishop Coleman ...
  • Program Expansion Kicks Off New School Year
    News • 8/18/2023
    Belen Jesuit is excited to begin the new academic year by announcing that a recent grant will be used to help the initiatives of the Roberto C. Goizueta Innovation Center and the Catholic Entrepreneurship Program at Belen. Additionally, the partnership between Belen and Breakthrough Miami will be st ...
  • Belen Alumnus to Profess First Vows: Eric Lastres
    News • 7/24/2023
    Belen Jesuit alumnus Eric Abel Lastres from the class of 2018 will make his profession of first vows to the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) on Saturday, August 5th, at 10:00 a.m. in the Our Lady of Belen Chapel.  The presider will be Fr. Martin Lenk, S.J., Provincial of the Caribbean Province an ...
  • Class of 2023 Banner: Band of Brothers
    News • 5/16/2023
    (The following explanation of the Senior Banner was presented by Marco Alejandro Delamaza '23 at the Baccalaureate Mass on May 15, 2023, at the Our Lady of Belen Chapel. Jake Carlos Garcia-Rivera '23 brought the banner to the altar.)  First, you’ll notice on the front the same tiled backg ...
  • Join the Alumni Centennial Celebration
    News • 4/21/2023
    In commemoration of the centennial anniversary of the Belen Alumni Association, the community is invited to join us on May 20 to celebrate this milestone.  The history of the Belen Alumni Association of Jesuit Schools from Cuba and Miami goes back to 1923 when El Colegio de Belén resided a ...
  • “Much Ado About Nothing” to debut at Roca Theater
    News • 3/16/2023
    The Belen Jesuit Humanities Department is proud to present you with the opportunity to escape your daily routine and experience a night of extraordinary joy and laughter. Join us in the Roca Theater as we feature an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” R ...
  • 2023 Sports Hall of Fame Inductees
    News • 3/1/2023
    The Belen Alumni Office is excited to announce that eight alumni will be inducted into the Belen Sports Hall of Fame on May 13, 2023. The induction ceremony will be held in the Sarria Family Dining Hall at 6:30 p.m.  The nominees are: Mario Celorio '41 - Track &; Field, Basketball, and Baseball ...
  • Silver Knight Nominees Announced
    News • 2/28/2023
    This year we recognize six extraordinary Belen Jesuit seniors for their commitment to serving our community, as well as communities beyond Miami-Dade County.  For over six decades, The Miami Herald has recognized students from Miami-Dade and Broward counties for their selfless service and acade ...
  • New Exhibition Coming to the Saladrigas Gallery
    News • 1/11/2023
    The Ignatian Center for the Arts at Belen Jesuit and collaboARTive have invited Miami’s vibrant artist community to come together in an exhibition titled ‘Outside The Lines: A Collaboration with collaboARTive.’  This new show stems from the 2020 Biennial BRADICA, which feature ...
  • Belen 2023 Hall of Fame Class Announced
    News • 1/11/2023
    The Belen Jesuit Hall of Fame Committee is excited to announce the 20 inductees for the class of 2023. These individuals represent the Jesuit values and traditions that have been the foundation of our school since 1854. Fr. Eduardo Álvarez, S.J. '63 Gloria Arazoza Br. José Arrieta, S.J. + ...
  • Belen Legend Carlos Barquin
    News • 12/15/2022
    (This message was originally sent via email to the Belen community on December 15, 2022.)   There are a handful of people who can truly claim the title of B-legend . There are only a small band of individuals whose love for and dedication to our school has earned them that title. And, there are ...
  • 1854 Belen Gala Success
    News • 11/4/2022
    The 1854 Belen Gala was a huge success! Over a thousand members of the Belen community came together for an evening of fun and camaraderie to raise funds for the Financial Assistance Program. Over $350,000 in net proceeds were raised thanks to the gala sponsors, underwriters, attendees, auction part ...
  • Special Tombola Announcement
    News • 11/3/2022
    We are excited to announce that planning is well underway for the annual  Fr. Dorta- Duque, S.J. Memorial Tombola . For over 150 years, this event has aimed to bring together families, alumni, faculty, staff, and members of the neighborhood for a fun-filled festival with great rides, food, ente ...
  • Major Gift Announcement: Sarria Family
    News • 10/6/2022
    Belen Jesuit is excited to announce that the Sarria Family has pledged a major gift towards fulfilling the goals outlined in the 2022 Strategic Plan . This donation of large significance is intended to advance the vision and direction of the school. “Built on five pillars, the Strategic Plan i ...
  • Six Semifinalists Named in the National Merit Scholarship Competition
    News • 9/20/2022
    Six seniors have been named Semifinalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Competition. These academically talented students have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,250 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered next spring. Congratulations ...
  • Benjamin Matza Award Recipients
    News • 9/15/2022
    Congratulations to the students who received the Benjamin Matza Award at the Middle School Academic Awards Ceremony on September 13. This award was instituted in 2005 in memoriam of Benjamin Matza, who was a stellar student and tragically died in a car accident while in middle school.  This is ...
  • 1854 Belen Gala
    News • 9/1/2022
    This year the Belen Gala will be held at the Watsco Center on the University of Miami campus on Saturday, October 29, from 6:00 p.m. to midnight. “I’m looking forward to celebrating our past and looking forward to the future,” said Fr. Willie ‘87. “Our theme is “1 ...
  • Become a Wolverine
    News • 9/1/2022
    Belen Jesuit has educated young men in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola for the past 168 years. Our strong alumni association, with over 7,500 members around the world, is a strong testament to what it means to be “a man for others.” It is an incredibly exciting time to join the B ...
  • Battle Like A Wolverine Registration Opens
    News • 8/26/2022
    Registration for the annual Battle Like a Wolverine is now open! This family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, October 22, and will culminate our breast cancer awareness campaign.   Since it began in 2011, over $102,000 has been donated. During the school-wide campaign, students wear ...
  • New Strategic Plan Debuts
    News • 8/22/2022
    On July 31st, the feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, we officially closed the 60th-anniversary celebration of Belen Jesuit in Miami but our history is much older than that. For 168 years, we have been blessed with the opportunity to further the mission of educating young men in the Jesuit tradition. O ...
  • Welcome Back Message
    News • 8/19/2022
    I wish to extend a warm welcome to those of you who are new to our Belen Family and an enthusiastic welcome back to our returning families from what, I hope, was a restful and revitalizing summer. I am very excited for the 2022-2023 school year as it promises to bring abundant opportunities to grow ...
  • Roberto Surís Athletic Center Groundbreaking
    News • 6/3/2022
    On June 1st, the Belen Jesuit administration, members of the faculty, coaches, staff, and students gathered alongside the Surís family and The Estate Companies for the groundbreaking and blessing of the Roberto Surís Athletic Center. “I’m very excited about this building,” ...
  • 2022 Commencement Speaker Announced
    News • 5/13/2022
    Belen Jesuit Preparatory School is proud to announce that alumnus and founder and Executive Chairman of Codina Partners, LLC, Armando Codina ‘65 will be the speaker at the commencement exercises for the class of 2022. The ceremony will take place at the James L. Knight Center on Friday, May 20 ...
  • 1961 Day of Giving
    News • 5/5/2022
    In the spirit of Belen’s 60th anniversary in Miami, this year’s Giving Day will take place over the span of 1,961 minutes referencing the year that, filled with hopes and dreams, Belen was re-established in Miami. This equals 32-hours which will begin on May 10, 2022, at 1:19 p.m. and en ...
  • 30 Employees Recognized During St. Joseph the Worker Mass
    News • 5/5/2022
    Each year the school community celebrates the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker and recognizes employees celebrating milestone anniversaries. St. Joseph has two feast days on the liturgical calendar. The first is March 19—Joseph, the Husband of Mary. The second is May 1—Joseph, the Worker. ...
  • Hall of Fame Ceremony
    News • 4/14/2022
    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 ...
  • Alumnus of the Year
    News • 4/12/2022
    Congratulations to José M. González '91 who has been named Alumnus of the Year! “Fr. Dorta-Duque, S.J. '40 began this tradition a number of years ago and we are very excited to revive it,” said Father Willie ‘87 during the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on April 9, 2022. ...
  • Disturb Us O Lord
    News • 4/1/2022
    For anyone’s life to be truly fulfilled with happiness, we can’t just be self-serving but be a servant to others. Employee Service Day was an incredibly impactful day for everyone. Held on March 25, 157 employees volunteered at 13 different sites around Miami-Dade County. Our employees h ...
  • Stand With Us for Ukraine
    News • 3/7/2022
    On Thursday, February 24th Russia invaded Ukraine. The people in Ukraine are now suffering and fleeing their country as a result of this military action. It is our responsibility as citizens of the world to help those suffering. Ukrainians need money to support their families and to start over in ot ...
  • Summer Camp 2022
    News • 3/4/2022
    We are excited to announce that the registration for the Belen Summer Camp will begin on March 7. The camp will run from June 20 to July 29 for boys and girls ages 4-14. The special registration rate for the six-week program is $1,250 if paid before May 6th. Additionally, parents can select one of t ...
  • Inaugural Hall of Fame Inductees
    News • 3/3/2022
    Twenty individuals have been selected for induction to the inaugural class of the Belen Jesuit Hall of Fame. These individuals represent the Jesuit values and traditions that are the foundation of our school.  “I am very excited to begin this new tradition at Belen Jesuit,” said Fr. ...
  • Season of Champions
    News • 2/25/2022
    For the first time in school history, all winter Varsity sports have won at least a district title. The Soccer team won the district championship on February 3 by defeating TERRA 3-1. The Wolverines went on to win the Regional 5A-16 Championship on February 16 by defeating Golden Gate 8-0. On Februa ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: February 10, 2022
    News • 2/10/2022
    You may be wondering where I have been the last few days since I’m not standing out front in the morning. Can it be that Tombola was just too much fun and I decided to join the carnival ride company on a whirlwind tour of North America? Or, maybe the thousands of people who descended on our ca ...
  • Football Signing Ceremony
    News • 2/2/2022
    The Belen community is proud to announce that three student-athletes have committed to play football at the collegiate level. The signing ceremony was held on February 2 in the Roca Theater. Click here to see the online photo album.  “I'm extremely proud of each of these young men,” ...
  • Making Less Fortunate Voices Heard
    News • 1/11/2022
    In 2019 Pablo Puga '19 created Teach Hope Spread Love, a service organization dedicated to helping the homeless. Carlos Pérez-Abreu ‘22 helped the founder get the organization off the ground, but “didn’t think much of it back then,” Pérez-Abreu explained. Once the o ...
  • 2021 Alumni Tombola Challenge Breaks Records
    News • 1/10/2022
    The 2021 Alumni Tombola Challenge kicked off on December 8, 2021, and came to a close on December 31 at 11:59 p.m. In all, the alumni raised $648,675.34 for the Fund for Belen!  The friendly gift-giving competition engaged over 250 more donors than last year. Total fundraising surpassed last ye ...
  • 11 Silver Knight Nominees Announced
    News • 1/10/2022
    This year we recognize 11 extraordinary Belen Jesuit seniors for their commitment to serve our community, as well as communities beyond Miami-Dade County.  For over six decades The Miami Herald has recognized students from Miami-Dade and Broward counties for their selfless service and academic ...
  • Eight Students Commit to Play at the Collegiate Level
    News • 11/18/2021
    The Belen community is proud to announce that eight student-athletes have committed to play their respective sport at the collegiate level. The signing ceremony was held on November 18 in the Roca Theater and streamed live via the school’s YouTube channel . Click here to see the online photo a ...
  • 13x State Cross Country Champions
    News • 11/15/2021
    The Varsity Cross Country team won the Class 3A State Championship on November 12 at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee. This marks the 5th consecutive State Title for Belen Jesuit and 13th overall. “I am so proud of all the runners on this team,” said Principal José Roca ‘ ...
  • Fiesta de la Hispanidad Success
    News • 10/22/2021
    On October 15, the World Languages Department hosted the annual Fiesta de la Hispanidad for the school community. This event highlights the richness of the Hispanic culture. Living in a city as culturally diverse as Miami, and being members of a school that was founded in Cuba, we must embrace what ...
  • Commended Recognition by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
    News • 9/15/2021
    Seventeen seniors have been named Commended Scholars by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) of which five have advanced in the competition. Congratulations to the following members of the class of 2022 who were named Semifinalists: Alfredo Huete, Matias Gandarias, David Gonzalez, Gabri ...
  • Battle Like A Wolverine Registration Opens
    News • 8/26/2021
    Registration for the 10th annual Battle Like a Wolverine is now open! This family-friendly event will be held on campus on Saturday, October 23, and will be the culmination of our breast cancer awareness campaign.   Since it began in 2011, over $70,000 has been raised. During the school-wide ca ...
  • Join the Belen Family
    News • 8/25/2021
    Belen Jesuit has educated young men in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola, for the past 167 years. Our strong alumni association with over 7,500 members around the world, is a strong testament to what it means to be “a man for others.” The Annual Open House will take place on Saturd ...
  • Ignatian Year 2021-2022
    News • 8/3/2021
    This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Summer 2021 edition. From May 2021 until July 2022, the Society of Jesus is celebrating an Ignatian Year.  What is an Ignatian Year? May 20, 2021, marked the 500th anniversary of St. Ignatius’ conversion — that fateful ...
  • What is the Belen Business Partner Program?
    News • 5/24/2021
    The Belen Jesuit Business Partner Program was developed by the Office of Advancement in 2014.  This program is a great way for your business to be showcased during the school year at our signature events and to be advertised in our school-wide community publications, while also supporting Belen ...
  • Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
    News • 4/30/2021
    Belen Jesuit will be celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month this May.  This national celebration was initiated in 1978 and then extended to the full month of May in 1992 by Congress. The month of May was chosen to celebrate AAPI Heritage as it coincides with 2 imp ...
  • 2021 Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker
    News • 4/30/2021
    On April 30th we commemorated the Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker. Fr. Willie ‘87 was the main celebrant.  We honored those members of our faculty and staff that reached milestones in their years of service beginning with 10 years and then moving on in five-year increments during the Ma ...
  • 2021 Commencement Speaker Announced
    News • 4/28/2021
    Belen Jesuit Preparatory School is proud to announce that Belen Jesuit alumnus and NBC News Anchor and Senior National Correspondent Tom Llamas ‘97 will be the speaker at the commencement ceremony for the class of 2021 at the James L. Knight Center on Friday, May 21 at 3:00 p.m. The commenceme ...
  • Tombola Parent Challenge Results
    News • 4/26/2021
    Father Willie gave the following announcement of the results of the Tombola Parent Challenge today. Click here to watch the video announcement. Hello Belen Families! Last week was an incredible week! We kicked things off with the Tombola Mass and Parent Challenge on Sunday, April 18th, and the annou ...
  • Athletic Facility Coming Soon
    News • 4/21/2021
    (This message was originally emailed to the Belen Jesuit school community on April 21, 2021.) It is with great pleasure that I announce that the Miami-Dade County Commissioners unanimously approved our plan to build a new athletic facility and additional on-campus parking. This morning, at the commi ...
  • Belen Jesuit Receives Major Gift
    News • 4/18/2021
    Belen Jesuit is excited to announce that an alumnus has pledged a $1,000,000 major gift towards fulfilling the goals laid out in the Strategic Plan designed to advance the vision and direction of the school. This anonymous gift bolsters the “ For the Greater Glory ” campaign and will be ...
  • Belen Summer Camp is Back
    News • 3/10/2021
    After an unprecedented year, Belen Summer Camp will once again open to serve families in the community. The camp will run from June 21 to July 30 for girls and boys ages 5 to 14.  “Last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and for the first time in nearly 40 years, we couldn’t operate ...
  • 2X Soccer State Champions
    News • 3/9/2021
    2X Soccer State Champions Teresa Martinez | Director of Communications It was a cold afternoon in Deland, FL when our Wolverines faced off with the Jesuit Tigers from Tampa for the 5A Soccer State Championship on March 6th. It was the first time in state history both Jesuit schools battled each othe ...
  • Wrestlers Head to State Finals
    News • 3/4/2021
    Wrestlers Head to State Finals Teresa Martinez | Director of Communications Belen Jesuit Wrestlers Manny Domínguez ‘22 and Lucas Amaya ‘23 are advancing to the state championship. Our Wolverines will compete on March 5 &; 6 at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee. Manny will compete ...
  • Silver Knight Nominees Announced
    News • 2/2/2021
    This year we recognize 10 extraordinary Belen Jesuit students for their commitment to serve our community, as well as communities beyond Miami-Dade County.  It has been 62 years in which The Miami Herald has recognized students from Miami-Dade and Broward for their selfless service and academic ...
  • Black History Month: Live the Story
    News • 1/28/2021
    Black history month is the celebration of black excellence. Despite the hardships and challenges that African Americans have experienced historically, their impact on society is beyond profound. President Ford, like many presidents, cherished black history month and invited the public to, “sei ...
  • Pardon Our Progress, Great Things Ahead
    News • 1/8/2021
    Construction has maintained at a steady pace on the Our Lady of Belen Chapel. The metal roof joists and steel decking have been installed. Windows in the sacristy have been installed. Plumbing and electrical work continue in both the Chapel and sacristy buildings. The concrete structure of the Chape ...
  • Tombola Challenge Wraps-Up
    News • 1/8/2021
    Sparked by a desire to garner support for the Annual Fund for Belen and to grow participation among the classes, the Alumni Association and Advancement offices created the Tombola Challenge. This year’s campaign kicked off on December 2, 2020, and came to a close on December 31 at 11:59 p.m. & ...
  • Special Edition Golf Tournament
    News • 1/7/2021
    The Belen Jesuit golf tournament and the Tombola are the two events that take place during our second semester. For the past 8 years, the Belen golf tournament has been held in the City of Miami’s Melreese Country Club and we hope that we will continue using that venue in years to come. Howeve ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: December 8, 2020
    News • 12/8/2020
    Good morning! Today, the eighth-graders who will be getting confirmed in February will be on campus for their commitment retreat. It’s a great way to get them ready for their big day when they will receive the sacrament of Confirmation and take a significant step towards becoming Catholic men. ...
  • Belen Alumni Challenge Begins
    News • 12/2/2020
    Belen Alumni across all years are engaged in an online competition for bragging rights and most importantly to help their alma mater. On December 2nd, the annual #BelenAlumniChallenge launched a new platform with a dedicated website, https://alumnichallenge.belenjesuit.org . “We made the decis ...
  • 12x State Cross Country Champions
    News • 11/19/2020
    The Varsity Cross Country team won the Class 3A State Championship on November 14 at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee. This marks the 4th consecutive State Title for Belen Jesuit. The win also cements the team’s place in state history as the winningest cross country program. “Being ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 19, 2020
    News • 11/19/2020
    Good morning! You may have noticed there was no email yesterday. I apologize for that. There are some days when one thing leads to another and, before you know it, the time has run out. It reminds me of my days as a student at Belen. The difference now is, at age 50, I can’t pull all-nighters ...
  • 31 National Hispanic Recognition Scholars Named
    News • 11/6/2020
    The College Board announced that 31 Belen Jesuit seniors have been named National Hispanic Recognition Scholars. These are the students who scored in the top 2.5% on the PSAT among all Hispanic and Latino test-takers. Approximately 5,000 academically outstanding high school students from the more th ...
  • The Innovation Center is Open
    News • 11/2/2020
    The new state-of-the-art Roberto C. Goizueta Innovation Center is open! Construction on the 8,000 square foot facility was completed at the beginning of the academic year and the facility has been in use since early October.  “We are thrilled to be able to offer our students a space where ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 15, 2020
    News • 10/15/2020
    Good morning, In the 1970s, NFL Films produced various film shorts on the game of football. They would concentrate on aspects of the game, positions, and teams. Of all the shorts they produced, the one I loved most was about the Raiders. Narrated by the incomparable John Facenda, boldly nicknamed &# ...
  • Annual Gala Reimagined
    News • 10/9/2020
    The Annual Gala has become a time-honored tradition and pivotal fundraising event for the school. As we strive to adapt to our new normal, we are also trying to come up with creative ways to host our annual events. This year, these events will play a larger role than in previous years and capacity r ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 8, 2020
    News • 10/8/2020
    Good morning! You may be surprised to find this morning in your inbox an email addressed to you with the title, “To the Band of Brothers.” For nine months it was titled differently. Why the change? The last couple of days got me thinking. When I introduced the theme “Band of Brothe ...
  • To My Boys: October 6, 2020
    News • 10/6/2020
    Good morning! Like I mentioned yesterday, I would like to continue writing about our patroness, Our Lady of Belen. When we see something all the time, we run the risk of taking it for granted. The image of Our Lady of Belen can be found all over the school and we always respond by saying “pray ...
  • Recognizing Excellence in Education
    News • 10/2/2020
    We are excited to announce that Br. Mike Martinez, S.J. ‘09, and Carlos Maza have been selected for the University of Chicago’s Outstanding Educator Award. Each year, newly admitted UChicago students have the opportunity to reflect on their time in school and nominate an educator who pla ...
  • Virtual Open House and Tour
    News • 10/1/2020
    Adapting to our “new normal” has become par for the course. This year, for the first-time, Belen Jesuit will host a Virtual Open House for prospective students and their parents.  “Six hundred people have registered to take part in the Virtual Open House,” said Dr. Lucil ...
  • Commended Recognition by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
    News • 9/9/2020
    Sixteen seniors have been named Commended Scholars by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) of which six have advanced as Semifinalists. Congratulations to the following members of the class of 2021 who were named Semifinalists: Nicolás Alarcón Diego L. Garmendía Adriano A ...
  • Battle Like a Wolverine Virtual 5K
    News • 8/27/2020
    Since 2011, Belen Jesuit has hosted the Battle Like a Wolverine 5K family-friendly event on campus. This annual Breast Cancer Awareness event has raised over $80,000 which has provided free mammograms for uninsured individuals.  This year, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will be he ...
  • School Reopening Plan 2020-21
    News • 8/3/2020
    Throughout the summer, our school reopening committee worked together to develop a plan that addresses the safety, health, and well-being of our community. This plan reflects the input of our Belen family - our faculty, parents, and healthcare advisers. We are grateful to everyone that has given the ...
  • Remembering a true Man for Others: Ricardo Raimundez '90
    News • 7/14/2020
    (This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Summer 2020 edition)     He was a true son of Belen not because he worked in the Alumni Office of the school nor because he was an alumnus of the school where he started as a freshman in 1986, but because he was the true emb ...
  • Answering the call to help
    News • 5/21/2020
    Thousands of essential items were collected at the COVID-19 Support Drive held on May 20th at Belen Jesuit. Hundreds of members of the Belen family dropped off items at the main entrance of campus where faculty and staff received and sorted them into boxes.  “The week before the campus cl ...
  • Wolverine Way
    News • 5/11/2020
    “Wolverine Way” concluded Senior Week and provided the Class of 2020 with a special send-off on May 8th! Armed with pots and pans, noisemakers and cheer cards, the Jesuit fathers and members of the faculty and staff, lined the entrance area of the school and waved as the seniors and thei ...
  • Virtual Signing Ceremony
    News • 5/5/2020
    On May 5, a virtual signing ceremony was held on Zoom for seven Belen Jesuit student-athletes. In general, about 7% of high school athletes (about 1 in 14) go on to play a varsity sport in college. The school campus has been closed since March 16 as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic.  Th ...
  • Six Students Named Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
    News • 2/14/2020
    Six seniors at Belen Jesuit have been named 2020 National Merit Scholarship finalists by demonstrating through distinguished performance, high potential for future academic accomplishment.    The 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program Finalists are Stephen Brennan, Matthew Bryan, Tomas De ...
  • 11 Silver Knight Nominees Announced
    News • 1/21/2020
    This year we recognize 11 outstanding Belen Jesuit students for their commitment to serve our community, as well as communities beyond Miami.  It has been 62 years in which The Miami Herald has recognized students from Miami-Dade and Broward counties for their selfless service and academic achi ...
  • Pardon Our Dust: Progress Update
    News • 1/17/2020
    On the heels of the Arroyo Quad opening last semester, construction on the Roberto C. Goizueta Innovation Center and the Our Lady of Belen Chapel are moving full steam ahead.  Demolition of the existing second-floor offices over the gym has been completed. The structural work on the second floo ...
  • Ordination of Julio Minsal-Ruiz, SJ
    News • 1/8/2020
    Belen Jesuit Preparatory School alumnus Julio Minsal-Ruiz, S.J. will be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, January 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Gesu Catholic Church in downtown Miami. The main celebrant and homilist will be Archbishop of Miami Thomas Wenski, concelebrated by Father Javier Vidal, SJ, Pro ...
  • QuestBridge Match Two Seniors
    News • 12/4/2019
    Belen Jesuit seniors Leandro Matos and Rafael Queiroz have been matched by QuestBridge to attend The University of Chicago. The QuestBridge National College Match is a national program that connects deserving high school seniors with full four-year scholarships to the nation’s top colleges. &# ...
  • Celebrating Entrepreneurship: DECA
    News • 11/13/2019
    Entrepreneurs worldwide are actively innovating our lives in ways that are innumerable and profoundly embedded in our culture. To acknowledge and inspire the innate entrepreneurial spirits in our community, the Belen Jesuit DECA club has taken the initiative to direct Global Entrepreneurship Week in ...
  • 20 National Hispanic Recognition Scholars Named
    News • 11/13/2019
    The College Board announced that 20 Belen Jesuit seniors have been named National Hispanic Recognition Scholars. These are the students who scored in the top 2.5% on the PSAT among all Hispanic and Latino test-takers. Approximately 7,000 academically outstanding high school students from the more th ...
  • Three Student-Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent
    News • 11/13/2019
    Three Belen Jesuit student-athletes signed their national letters of intent to play baseball at the collegiate level on November 13. Congratulations to Christian Eiroa - Florida International University, Roger Cainzos - Manhattan College and Alex Morales - Rutgers University.    “We ...
  • 11x State Champions: Running towards history
    News • 11/12/2019
    The Varsity Cross Country team won the Class 3A State Championship on November 9 at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee. This marks the 3rd consecutive State Title for Belen Jesuit. The win also gives the school the winningest cross country program in state history. “This season marks our 5 ...
  • All-American Bowl Jersey Presentation for Don Chaney Jr.
    News • 11/8/2019
    Belen Jesuit is proud to announce that senior Don Chaney Jr. has been selected for the 2020 All-American Bowl. He is the first football player in Belen history to be chosen for this honor. Chaney, Jr. was presented with his jersey during a special pep rally on November 8th.  “I want to th ...
  • To Love and To Serve
    News • 11/8/2019
    The annual Thanksgiving Food Drive is ongoing. This year’s theme, To Love and To Serve, invites us to reflect on the abundance of God's love and share that love in service to others!   Every day people go hungry in our country, state, and city. In Florida, nearly 3 million people are ...
  • Annual Gala Announces Capital Campaign
    News • 10/27/2019
     The  Belen Jesuit community celebrated the school’s Annual Gala with over 800 people on October 26 at the Watsco Center at the University of Miami.    “The Annual Gala exists to raise funds for the Financial Assistance Program providing assistance to deserving studen ...
  • Major Gift Announcement: The Miguel B. Fernández Family Foundation
    News • 10/23/2019
    Belen Jesuit is excited to announce that The Miguel B. Fernández Family Foundation has pledged $1.25 million dollars in order to advance the vision and direction of the school. This pledge is in addition to many past contributions that the foundation has made for scholarships and campus improve ...
  • Belen Jesuit to Host Water Polo State Championships
    News • 10/17/2019
    (This article first appeared on the Florida High School Athletic Association website on October 14, 2019. Click here to see the original article.)  Belen Jesuit will host the 2020 &; 2021 Florida High School Water Polo State Championships at the Gian Zumpano Aquatic Center. The 2020 event will ...
  • Fiesta de la Hispanidad
    News • 10/4/2019
    The World Languages Department invites the school community to celebrate our Hispanic heritage through our yearly Fiesta de la Hispanidad on Friday, October 18 in the Roberto Goizueta Athletic Center at 7:30 p.m. This event highlights the richness and diversity of the Hispanic culture. Living in a c ...
  • Be Worth Your Salt Profile: Andrés Jiménez ‘87
    News • 10/4/2019
    This year's theme, 'Be Worth Your Salt' is an opportunity to profile those who rise to the occasion and serve in our community. We asked the school community to nominate someone who is living this year's theme and Alejandro Domínguez ‘20 nominated faculty member and alumnus Andrés Ji ...
  • Major Gift Announcement: The Orbay Family
    News • 9/26/2019
    Belen Jesuit is excited to announce that the Orbay family has pledged a major gift towards fulfilling the goals laid out in the Strategic Plan in order to advance the vision and direction of the school. This pledge is in addition to many past contributions that have specifically helped with scholars ...
  • PARK(ing) Day
    News • 9/20/2019
    After a week of preparing and planning, the STEAM Club surprised the school community by building a parklet in a parking spot. PARK(ing) Day is a worldwide annual event where teams of community members repurpose a parking spot into a parklet as a way to transform urban areas. The Belen Jesuit team w ...
  • 6 Seniors named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, 5 commended
    News • 9/11/2019
    Eleven seniors have been named Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) of which 6 have advanced to the semifinals.   The 2020 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists are (pictured): Stephen A. Brennan, Matthew J. Bryan, Tomas De La Huerta, Rafael Queiroz, Esteba ...
  • Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts
    News • 9/2/2019
    The devastation in the Bahamas due to Hurricane Dorian has deeply touched the community of South Florida. The people in the Caribbean, especially in the Bahamas, are going to need our help and like we have done many times in the past we know the Belen community will come together to answer the call. ...
  • Friday Night Lights at Belen
    News • 8/28/2019
    For the first time in Belen Jesuit’s storied history, we have lights on the field! Our Wolverines will take the field against Doral Academy on September 6 for the highly anticipated Friday Night Lights football game.  “On May 9th the Miami-Dade County Commissioners approved our requ ...
  • Annual Gala Moves to New Location
    News • 8/15/2019
    The 2019-2020 academic year is here. Kicking off the year will be the Annual Gala that will be held on Saturday, October 26. I am excited to announce that we have moved the location of the Gala to the Watsco Center at the University of Miami in order to accommodate more people.  The theme this ...
  • Pardon Our Dust: Update
    News • 8/15/2019
    It has been an exciting summer at Belen Jesuit. We have moved full-throttle on a number of construction and beautification projects on campus. The Arroyo Quad is only a couple of months away from completion. This project is coming together nicely and we are excited for students to see our progress w ...
  • Battle Like a Wolverine Registration Opens
    News • 8/9/2019
    Registration is now open for the 8th annual Battle Like a Wolverine. This family-friendly event will be held on Saturday, October 12. Since it began in 2011, nearly $70,000 has been raised. During the school-wide campaign, students wear pink ties, as well as participate in the annual run/walk. Pink ...
  • Great Things Ahead
    News • 6/7/2019
    As another successful school year comes to an end, I am so thankful for all the blessings we have received. I am very proud of all of our young men who, on a daily basis, have done their very best in the classroom, as well as in the pool or on the field, court, or stage, and in the service of others ...
  • #BelenEverywhere is back this summer
    News • 6/6/2019
    For the third consecutive summer, we will be highlighting pictures of members of the Belen community on our social media pages for the #BelenEverywhere campaign! From June 9 to August 17 we want to show off your Wolverine pride on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages. This summer, as you head o ...
  • AMC 8 Success
    News • 5/14/2019
    The American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple choice examination in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development of problem-solving skills. The AMC 8 provides an opportunity for middle school students to develop positive attitudes towards analyt ...
  • Volleyball team wins Regional Championship
    News • 4/26/2019
    After winning a consecutive district championship the Belen Varsity Volleyball team won the regional championship against Palmetto High School on April 25. Similar to their district win over Braddock the Wolverines swept their opponent 3-0. With a final score of 25-20, 25-16, 25-19 the Volleyball te ...
  • Checkmate
    News • 4/23/2019
    Eleven students represented Belen Jesuit in 13 chess tournaments throughout this academic year, with 1 more tournament pending before the conclusion of the school year.  This year saw a great and welcome increase in the number of middle school students competing.   Among the many highlight ...
  • Founding of a Nation program
    News • 4/22/2019
    Can you learn to be a chef from a cookbook?  Can you prepare a meal without going into the kitchen? Middle school Civics classes certainly have “cookbooks” and students learn the basics of government in class.  The Close Up Foundation in Washington, D.C. says, “Let’ ...
  • Belen Varsity Volleyball Wins Consecutive District Title
    News • 4/18/2019
    For the second year in a row, the Belen Varsity Volleyball team has clinched its spot in the playoffs after defeating Braddock on April 18 and securing a consecutive district title. It was a convincing performance in a game that ended after three sets, Belen having swept its opponent 3-0. The Belen ...
  • Belen Concert, Jazz Bands Win First Place at Orlando Fest
    News • 4/12/2019
    On the weekend of March 23, the Belen Concert and Jazz Bands participated in OrlandoFest. The impressive performances by both bands earned the Belen musicians two highly-graded gold medal finishes. “In competition, students get to see the fruits of their efforts,” said Band Director Marl ...
  • Six Belen Student Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent
    News • 4/4/2019
    The Belen community is proud to announce that six student athletes signed national letters of intent to play their respective sports at the collegiate level. The signing ceremony took place on April 4, in the Belen Jesuit Dining Hall.   “These young men have been able to be at the top of ...
  • BConnected Revs Up
    News • 3/27/2019
    Revving up for a change, the Belen Alumni Association has begun the pre-registration phase for it’s new platform, BConnected on belenalumni.org. This new,innovative, dynamic platform is open to all Belen Alumni from around the world. “The new name, BConnected, is meant to inspire Belen g ...
  • BYM Drive Kicks Off
    News • 3/13/2019
    This summer, 65 Belen Jesuit students will travel to the Dominican Republic from June 28 - July 7 to build a bridge for the community of Vaca Gorda. The group will also establish a clinic and deliver necessary supplies. The quote by St. Ignatius of Loyola, “Go forth and set the world on fire,& ...
  • Battling Like a Wolverine
    News • 2/27/2019
    The 7th annual Battle Like a Wolverine campaign was held throughout the month of October (2018), raising over $17,000 for the fight against breast cancer. On February 27, student members of the National Honor Society who helped with the campaign presented the check to a representative from Baptist H ...
  • Silver Knight Nominees Announced
    News • 2/4/2019
    This year we recognize 12 outstanding Belen Jesuit students for their commitment to serve our community, as well as communities beyond Miami. It has been 61 years in which The Miami Herald has recognized students from Miami-Dade and Broward counties for their selfless service and academic achievemen ...
  • Get Ready to Tee Off
    News • 1/24/2019
    Corporate registration is now open for the 20 th Annual Fr. Izquierdo Memorial Golf Tournament. This event is a joint venture between the Advancement and Alumni Offices and fills up quickly every year. The tournament will be held on Friday, March 1 at the Melreese Golf Course in Miami. Golfers are e ...
  • March for Life Reflection
    News • 1/24/2019
    The March for Life in Washington, D. C. was a great experience. This was my second year going and I want to continue participating after I graduate from Belen Jesuit. Each year it amazes me to see how many people show up for this pro-life event. I even think there were more people this year than las ...
  • Bridge to Hope
    News • 1/16/2019
    When Jorge Rodriguez ‘19 began Belen Jesuit as a sixth grader, he was determined to find a way to make a difference in the community. He discovered Bridge to Hope in 2012 and realized that the services they offer to the people of Homestead were changing lives and he wanted to be part of it. &# ...
  • Spirit of Giving
    News • 11/20/2018
    In mid-October, the student body was asked to “B A Giver” and contribute to the annual Thanksgiving Drive. The call to help others didn’t end there. Knowing that our neighbors to the north were devastated by Hurricane Michael and hearing of the destruction of a parish in Panama Cit ...
  • Wolverines Win
    News • 11/16/2018
    The school community gathered on the morning of November 13 to celebrate two state championship titles won by Belen student athletes. “On behalf of the school administration, the faculty, the staff, all the students, the alumni – 8,000 strong throughout the world – I want to thank ...
  • Reyes Magis Thanksgiving
    News • 11/14/2018
    More than 300 adults and children took part in the annual Reyes Magis Thanksgiving event on November 10 at Gesu Catholic Church in downtown Miami. Families in need were given lunch, along with gift cards and turkeys for the Thanksgiving holiday, courtesy of the Belen Alumni Association’s Reyes ...
  • Crew Returns from the Head of the Hooch
    News • 11/6/2018
    On November 3rd and 4 th , Belen Jesuit crew's varsity and freshman teams traveled to Chattanooga, Tennessee to compete in the annual Head of the Hooch, the last of the most prominent and competitive fall regattas.   Chattanooga is a beautiful, charming southern town which is split by the meand ...
  • Hurricane Michael Disaster Relief
    News • 11/2/2018
    On October 10, Hurricane Michael devastated areas in northern Florida. The near category-5 strength winds ravished the Gulf Coast. In South Florida, we got lucky. So far this hurricane season has not affected us, but we must help our neighbors to our north. Like many times before, the Belen communit ...
  • Sports Highlights
    News • 10/26/2018
    The fall season is beginning to wrap up and many teams have already ended their season while others are moving forward to regionals or state competition. Here’s a summary of how our Wolverines are doing so far this fall: The Varsity Cross Country team won the District Championship. Adam Magoul ...
  • B A Giver
    News • 10/19/2018
    In this season of giving, let us come together as one Belen community of faith, to build a culture of peace. We are inspired during the Thanksgiving season to strive for the Magis and to "B more" for others! Join us to encounter Christ with those who are in need in our community, in our Annual Thank ...
  • Register for the Entrance Exam
    News • 10/12/2018
    A huge THANK YOU to the over 900 people that attended our annual Open House on October 6. I am glad you had the opportunity to meet with our school president - Fr. Willie ‘87, our school principal - Mr. Roca ‘84, and members of our faculty. Most importantly, I hope you enjoyed the campus ...
  • Respect Life Month
    News • 10/10/2018
    When we joined the Respect Life Club, we didn’t know what to expect but there was a longing within us to fight for the rights of the unborn. Both of us have taken part in the March for Life in Washtington, D.C., Life Chain in Miami, Diaper Drives, and 5k’s that support the pro-life movem ...
  • 15 National Hispanic Recognition Scholars Named
    News • 10/5/2018
    The College Board announced that 15 Belen Jesuit seniors have been named National Hispanic Recognition Scholars. These are the students who scored in the top 2.5% on the PSAT among all Hispanic and Latino test-takers. Approximately 5,000 academically outstanding high school students from the more th ...
  • Fiesta de la Hispanidad
    News • 10/4/2018
    The World Languages Department invites the school community to celebrate our Hispanic heritage through our yearly Fiesta de la Hispanidad on Friday, October 12 in the Roberto Goizueta Athletic Center at 7 p.m. This event highlights the richness and diversity of the Hispanic culture. Living in a city ...
  • A Powerful Prayer
    News • 10/4/2018
    The Catholic Church designates the Month of October to be the Month of the Holy Rosary. Why October? There are some historical factors that come into play. On October 7, 1571, a combined fleet of Venetian and Spanish ships thwarted an invasion of Europe by a fleet of ships under the Ottoman Turks at ...
  • Commended Recognition by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
    News • 9/12/2018
    Eight seniors have been named Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) of which 3 have advanced to the semifinals.   The 2019 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists are: Santiago Gonzalez Irigoyen, Andre Hall and Raul Sague. Last year the NMSC awarded scholarshi ...
  • New Ministers for Campus Ministry
    News • 9/6/2018
    The Campus Ministry team for the 2018-2019 academic year will feature a new lineup. As the new Director of Campus Ministry I’m very excited to take on this role after being three years at Belen Jesuit as a theology teacher and fifteen years in Catholic Education. Joining me is Mrs. Teresita Go ...
  • Admission Season Begins
    News • 9/5/2018
    Belen, for the past 164 years, has been educating young men in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Our strong alumni association with over 7,000 members around the world, from Mumbai to the Philippines to the Amazonian jungles of Brazil, is a strong testament to what it means to be “men f ...
  • Get Involved Wolverines
    News • 8/31/2018
    With over 30 clubs and 12 honor societies, there’s something for everyone at Belen Jesuit. Students will have a chance to check out the clubs at the fair on Wednesday, September 5 during 4th, 5th and 6th periods in the Garrido Family Plaza.   From middle to high school, our young men are ...
  • Battle Like a Wolverine 5K Registration Opens
    News • 8/21/2018
    Registration is now open for the 7th annual Battle Like a Wolverine 5K. This family-friendly event will be held on Saturday, October 27 and will be the culmination of our breast cancer awareness campaign.   Since it began in 2011, over $50,000 have been raised. During the she school-wide campai ...
  • Welcome Back
    News • 8/17/2018
    I would like to warmly welcome all of our new students to Belen and welcome back all of our returning students after what, I hope, was an exciting and restful summer vacation. The 2018-2019 academic year promises to be a fantastic one. The administration, faculty, and staff have been diligently prep ...
  • DQ Honored at Special Assembly
    News • 6/1/2018
    On May 31, during the final assembly of the school year, the Belen Jesuit community recognized Dr. Thomas de Quesada ’94 for his 21 years of service to the school. Student Council President Luciano Bettocchi ’19, School President Jesuit Father Willie Garcia-Tuñon ’87 and Schoo ...
  • Crew Medals at SRAA Championships
    News • 5/30/2018
    On May 26 the Crew team participated in the Scholastic Rowing Association of America National Championship Regatta in Camden, New Jersey where 183 of the nation’s top rowing programs congregated for the two-day regatta. The team medaled in half of the events it participated winning the gold me ...
  • Class of 2018 Commencement Speaker Announced
    News • 5/18/2018
    Belen Jesuit is proud to announce that Florida International University President Mark B. Rosenberg will be the commencement speaker at the James L. Knight Center on Wednesday, May 23 at 4:00 p.m.   “We are deeply honored that Dr. Rosenberg accepted our invitation to be part of this impor ...
  • 2018 Commencement Speaker Announced
    News • 5/18/2018
    MIAMI-  Belen Jesuit Preparatory School  is proud to announce that Florida International University President Mark B. Rosenberg  will be the commencement speaker at the James L. Knight Center on Wednesday, May 23 at 4:00 p.m.  
  • Crew Wins Again
    News • 5/15/2018
    From May 12-13, the crew team competed against the best teams of the southeast in the US Rowing Southeast Youth Championships. The team brought home 3 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medal from the meet. Athletic Director Carlos Barquin was very impressed with how the team performed against the top team ...
  • Middle School FYRA State Champs
    News • 5/14/2018
    On Saturday May 12, the Middle School Track and Field team competed in the FYRA State Championship at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. The team scored 50 points to win the state meet by one point over Calvary Christian Academy. Eighth grader Adam Magoulas ’22 led the team by finishing in fir ...
  • Checkmate
    News • 5/3/2018
    The Belen Jesuit Chess Team has had a stellar year, winning 1st place team and 1st place individual in 4 local tournaments. The local tournaments have also garnered the team 5 other trophies. Belen achieved 1st place team in the four-tournament cycle of the Miami Country Day School Grand Prix. The S ...
  • St. Joseph the Worker
    News • 5/1/2018
    Each year the school community celebrates the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker and recognizes employees celebrating milestone anniversaries. St. Joseph has two feast days on the liturgical calendar. The first is March 19—Joseph, the Husband of Mary. The second is May 1—Joseph, the Worker. ...
  • Advice for Present and Future Wolverines
    News • 4/27/2018
    Enjoy every moment. I have had the absolute privilege of being a part of the Belen Jesuit experience since 6th grade and when I walked through those gates for the first time, I thought seven years was going to feel like an eternity. Little did I know it would be faster than I could have ever imagine ...
  • Celebrating 30 Years of the Belen Observatory
    News • 4/26/2018
    On April 19, the Belen Astronomy Club celebrated 30 years of the Fr. Benito Vines, SJ Observatory. Belen Jesuit was very fortunate to receive the gift of this observatory from the class of 1972, making it one of the only observatories owned and operated at a high school in Florida.   "The class ...
  • Alumni Night Success
    News • 4/17/2018
    The Belen Alumni Association celebrated a night of brotherhood on April 14 in the Dining Hall. Gathering together for a night of laughs, drinks and games, alumni enjoyed “coming home”. For many, it was an opportunity to see the new cafeteria for the first time.   “Putting on t ...
  • Closing out the spring season
    News • 4/13/2018
    As the Ignatian Center for the Arts closes its 2017-2018 season, we are still buzzing from the excitement of our Spring Musical, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame". Over 6 nights, our theater was filled with music and the crowds were wowed by the talents of our young men.   Our Troupe 4666 of the In ...
  • Striking the right chord
    News • 3/27/2018
    The Belen Jesuit Jazz Band, under the leadership of Ms. Marlene Urbay, competed in the Festivals of Music March 23-24 in Chicago, IL. The band was awarded Superior First Place and First Place Overall at the festival.   “The students have worked very hard and are deserving of these awards, ...
  • Nationals here we come
    News • 3/20/2018
    After an exhausting season, the Speech and Debate team will be representing Belen Jesuit at two national tournaments for the first time since 2014.   Sophomores Michael Mesa and Alexander Blanco will represent Belen at the National Catholic Forensic League Tournament in Duo Interpretation of Li ...
  • Holy Week at Belen Jesuit
    News • 3/20/2018
    We begin Holy Week on Palm  Sunday, March 25  and have a few events scheduled for the week. Dozens of students will take part in the “ Living Stations of the Cross ” on  Monday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m.  This presentation will take place in various locations throughout t ...
  • Man in the Red Bandanna
    News • 3/14/2018
    On March 14, as part of Ignatian Week, students were gathered to participate in a “Run to the Fire” assembly in which they learned of the story of Welles Crowther. The presentation began with the students watching the ESPN documentary, “ The Man in the Red Bandanna ”. The emo ...
  • Christian Life Communities
    News • 3/14/2018
    Fifteen students made their commitment to the Christian Life Communities (CLC) on March 13 during a special Mass as part of Ignatian Week. CLC is a worldwide community of men and women who choose to follow Christ more closely. It traces its roots to St. Ignatius of Loyola. The community began in 156 ...
  • San Felipe Abajo
    News • 3/9/2018
    This summer, 51 students and a group of chaperones will travel to San Felipe Abajo in the Dominican Republic to take part in the Belen Youth Missions.  
  • Fourth Annual Exchange Program
    News • 3/9/2018
    During this past month we had the privilege of hosting six students, as well as the administration, from our brother Jesuit school, St. Ignatius High School in Taipei.  
  • Ignatian Week Is Almost Here
    News • 3/2/2018
    During the week of March 12-16 our school will be celebrating Ignatian Week. 
  • Eight Silver Knight Nominees
    News • 2/13/2018
    Belen Jesuit is proud to announce its nominees for the 2018 Miami Herald Silver Knight Awards.  
  • The Legacy Continues
    News • 2/5/2018
    The Crew Freshman and Middle School teams participated in the 2018 Novice Regatta in Turkey Lake at Bill Frederick Park in Orlando on February 3.
  • Exchange Students Arriving
    News • 2/2/2018
    On Monday, February 5 th , six students from St. Ignatius High School in Taipei, Taiwan will arrive in Miami as part of the fourth annual exchange program between Belen Jesuit Preparatory School and St. Ignatius High School.  
  • Student Astronomy Club Members to Witness Super Blue Moon Total Eclipse
    News • 1/17/2018
    MIAMI— Students in the  Belen Jesuit  Astronomy Club will have the unique opportunity to watch the Super Blue Moon Total Eclipse on Wednesday, January 31st from the school’s Fr. Benito Vieñes, SJ Observatory.  
  • Belen Youth Missions Registration Set to Open
    News • 1/17/2018
    Registration for the annual Belen Youth Missions Trip to the Dominican Republic will begin on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 9 a.m.
  • Super Blue Moon Total Eclipse Viewing
    News • 1/17/2018
    Students in the Astronomy Club will have the unique opportunity to watch the Super Blue Moon Total Eclipse on Wednesday, January 31st from the school’s Fr. Benito Vieñes, SJ Observatory.
  • Reyes Magis Keeps Growing
    News • 1/8/2018
    On December 23, the Belen Alumni Association completed the final stage of the 2017 Reyes Magis Project by delivering toys to the girls and boys of Gesu Church, and handing out gift cards for Noche Buena to over 150 senior citizens of the parish.  
  • Spreading Christmas Cheer
    News • 12/15/2017
    For the last couple of years, the Beta Club has sent support packages to troops overseas. This year, the members of the club assembled packages that included snacks, toiletries, and a blanket. 
  • Get Ready to Tee Off
    News • 12/1/2017
    The academic year is flying by and we are already moving on to our next Signature Event. Corporate registration is now open for the 19 th  Annual Fr. Izquierdo Memorial Golf Tournament.
  • Students launch Gifts4Kids Charity
    News • 12/1/2017
    Being in a hospital is a scary and traumatic experience, especially for kids, but two Belen Jesuit students have found a way to help, and to get our community involved in the effort to ease the daily strain hospitalized children feel.
  • Alumni Association Hosts Thanksgiving Lunch At Gesu Church
    News • 11/21/2017
    On November 18, members of Belen’s Alumni Association gathered at Gesu Catholic Church in order to feed over 300 people from the parish.
  • “Calling All Wolverines”
    News • 11/21/2017
    Six hundred alumni, parents, and friends of the school attended the annual Belen Jesuit Gala on November 18 at the University of Miami Donna E. Shalala Student Center. 
  • Don’t forget your tickets!
    News • 11/17/2017
    Belen Jesuit band students Andre Hall '19 and Alejandro Fernandez '20 kicked off the inaugural Gallery Concert Series on November 15.
  • Pardon Our Dust: Campus Improvements Update
    News • 11/17/2017
    Since the opening of the Dining Hall in August, the attention of the construction crew has been solely on the Gian Zumpano Aquatic Center. 
  • “Moon over Buffalo” set to debut
    News • 11/16/2017
    More than 30 Belen Jesuit students and five young ladies from Coral Reef High School, Immaculata- La Salle High School and Doral Academy have been working tirelessly since late August on the fall Production, “Moon Over Buffalo”.  
  • Cross Country Wins 9th State Championship
    News • 11/11/2017
    The Varsity Cross Country team captured the 3A State title on November 11. The team scored 57 points to secure the championship. This is the programs 9th title.  
  • Alumni Matching Gift Announced
    News • 11/9/2017
    Recently, Father Willie launched our  strategic plan  which will be the roadmap that will guide us over the next three years.  The future looks bigger and brighter than ever for Belen Jesuit. 
  • Crew team returns from regatta with medals
    News • 11/6/2017
    This Belen Jesuit Crew participated in the Head of the Hooch regatta in Chattanooga, Tennessee on November 4 and 5.
  • Four Students to Sign National Letters of Intent
    News • 11/6/2017
    The Belen community is proud to announce that four student athletes will sign their national letters of intent to play sports at the collegiate level. 
  • Thanksgiving Drive is Underway
    News • 11/3/2017
    In the course of three months our Belen community rallied to help relieve the suffering of so many affected by the damage caused during this hurricane season.
  • Red Ribbon Week
    News • 11/1/2017
    This year Belen Jesuit will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week from November 6th through the 9th. 
  • Pace, Belen to battle it out in Turkey Bowl
    News • 10/26/2017
    A hot football rivalry between two local Catholic high schools, the Wolverines of Belen Jesuit and the Spartans of Msgr. Edward Pace High School, will turn points scored on the football field into turkeys in the homes of poor families this Thanksgiving.  
  • New York Alumni Gathering
    News • 10/24/2017
    Over forty Alumni from six different decades gathered in New York City on October 21 to kick-off the 2017 Belen Alumni Tour.
  • Students host ‘fun day’ for children with Autism
    News • 10/20/2017
    For the eleventh consecutive year, Belen Jesuit students hosted a ‘fun day’ for 150 children ages 3-12 with Autism and other disabilities on October 20.
  • Keeping Up With the Wolverines: Sports Recap
    News • 10/19/2017
    (The following are the sports results from October 16-19 2017)  
  • Belen Jesuit to host traveling Monet Exhibit
    News • 10/18/2017
    Belen Jesuit will be displaying a Teacher’s Discovery Traveling Exhibit featuring the fascinating paintings of French artist, Claude Monet.
  • Belen Jesuit to host Monet Traveling Exhbitit
    News • 10/18/2017
    Belen Jesuit Preparatory School  will be displaying a Teacher’s Discovery Traveling Exhibit featuring the fascinating paintings of French artist, Claude Monet. The students and staff will enjoy the giant reproductions during French week October 30- November 3.  
  • Students host ‘fun day’ for children with Autism
    News • 10/17/2017
    For the eleventh consecutive year, Belen Jesuit students will host a ‘fun day’ for 150 children ages 3-12 with Autism and other disabilities on Friday, October 20 from 8 a.m. - noon.
  • Join us this summer in Ireland & Scotland
    News • 10/13/2017
    If you are thinking about an experience this summer for your son’s educational, spiritual, and personal growth, Belen’s Overseas Study Program to Europe might be the answer.  
  • Together, we are better!
    News • 10/10/2017
    On September 26, Belen Jesuit’s Key Club began a schoolwide effort to raise funds for Hurricane Maria relief.
  • Fiesta de la Hispanidad
    News • 10/6/2017
    The Modern Languages Department invites the Belen community to celebrate our Hispanic heritage through our yearly Fiesta de la Hispanidad on October 12. 
  • 16 Belen students earn 'commended' status in national testing
    News • 10/4/2017
    Sixteen Belen Jesuit seniors have been named Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, and three of them have advanced to the semifinals.
  • ICA Season Ready to Begin
    News • 9/29/2017
    The 2017-2018 Ignatian Center of the Arts (ICA) season is shaping up after a brief delay because of Hurricane Irma. 
  • Football, Tailgate, Brotherhood
    News • 9/28/2017
    Having graduated in 1984 and being part of Coach Stuart’s first Varsity Football Team, I have attended all but one of the Belen /Columbus football games and of course the famous tailgate parties.
  • Hurricane Maria Relief Efforts
    News • 9/26/2017
    At the beginning of the school year, Hurricane Harvey devastated the Houston area. We rallied as a community and raised over $17,500 for our brother school Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School. 
  • Gala Committee Gathers to Work on Annual Event
    News • 9/22/2017
    The Gala Committee gathered on September 22 to discuss the details for this year’s Annual Gala, "Calling All Wolverines".  
  • Annual Alumni Tour to Kick Off in NYC
    News • 9/21/2017
    On the heels of a successful inaugural Alumni Tour, Father Willie will be joining me and the School’s Advancement &; Alumni Relations Director to visit alumni who live outside of South Florida.
  • Hurricane Relief for the Florida Keys
    News • 9/20/2017
    Once again, we are called to  Run to the Fire  and help our neighbors in the Florida Keys who were devastated by Hurricane Irma. 
  • Tickets onsale for Annual Football Classic
    News • 9/19/2017
    The annual rivalry football game that attracts alumni from two of Miami-Dade County’s most prestigious, private, all-male Catholic Schools; Belen Jesuit vs.  Christopher Columbus will take place at Tropical Park on Friday, September 22, 2017. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.  
  • Events Postponed due to Hurricane Irma
    News • 9/19/2017
    Due to Hurricane Irma, several events have been postponed. Here’s the list of events affected:  
  • 16 Students Received Commended Recognition by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
    News • 9/19/2017
    Sixteen seniors have been named Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation of which 3 have advanced to the semifinals.  
  • Aftermath of Hurricane Irma
    News • 9/12/2017
    I pray that you are all well and safe after Irma. Remember that if the most that happened was damage to property, then we are blessed.
  • Update: Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
    News • 9/6/2017
    Thank you to everyone who donated money for our Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. Together, over $17,500 was raised.
  • Alumni Expand Their Reach to Social Media
    News • 9/1/2017
    This past June, alumnus Carlos Bravo, from the class of 1986, took over as the Executive Director of the Belen Alumni Association of Jesuit Schools from Cuba and Miami.
  • Open House Registration Is Open
    News • 8/31/2017
    Belen, for the past 163 years, has been educating young men in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
  • Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
    News • 8/29/2017
    Please join us in prayer for the many people affected in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
  • Battle Like a Wolverine Registration Opens
    News • 8/25/2017
    Throughout the month of October, students will raise funds and awareness for breast cancer.
  • Welcome Back Message
    News • 8/23/2017
    Welcome back, students! I hope you had a restful summer vacation and are reenergized for what awaits you this school year.
  • Crisis Training Held On Campus
    News • 8/14/2017
    In order to ensure the safety of everyone on campus the administration held a specialized crisis training for thirty members of the faculty/staff on August 14.
  • Campus Store Reopens
    News • 8/10/2017
    Get ready to shop for your favorite Belen Jesuit gear! The Campus Store will re-open on Monday, August 14 at 8:00 a.m.
  • Solar Eclipse Viewing Event
    News • 8/8/2017
    The Astronomy Club at Belen Jesuit will gather to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, August 21 st  beginning at 2:30 p.m. from the school’s Fr. Benito Vieñes, SJ Observatory.
  • Student Astronomy Club Members to Witness Solar Eclipse
    News • 8/4/2017
      MIAMI— Students in the Astronomy Club at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School will have the unique ability to watch the total solar eclipse on Monday, August 21 st from the school’s Fr. Benito Vieñes, SJ Observatory.
  • Welcome Letter from the Executive Director
    News • 7/5/2017
    A welcome to all of our alumni from our Executive Director
  • Pardon Our Dust: Campus Improvements Update
    News • 6/14/2017
    Now that summer has begun we are moving full speed ahead to advance our major construction projects. 
  • Teachings of St. Francis Xavier inspire missionaries
    News • 6/13/2017
    Father Willie celebrated mass for the Belen Youth Missions participants and their families on June 12. 
  • Alumni Association Executive Director Named
    News • 6/9/2017
    After a thorough search process with highly qualified candidates, I am pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has selected Carlos Bravo '86 to serve as the Executive Director of the Belen Alumni Association of Jesuit Schools from Cuba and Miami.  
  • Class of 2017 Graduates
    News • 6/5/2017
    On June 1 st  the Class of 2017 graduated from Belen Jesuit at the James L. Knight Center in front of family, faculty, staff, and friends.  
  • Tradition and Brotherhood on display
    News • 6/1/2017
    The Class of 2017 gathered to celebrate mass for the last time as Belen Jesuit students on May 31, 2017 at Gesu Church for the Alumni Mass and Pin Ceremony.   
  • Keeping Up With the Wolverines
    News • 5/23/2017
    The top high school athletes and coaches in Miami-Dade were honored May 23 at the 2017 Miami Herald Athletic Awards breakfast presented by the Orange Bowl.
  • Wolfpack Wins Soccer State Championship
    News • 5/22/2017
    The Belen Jesuit Wolfpack, our very own Special Olympics unified sports team, traveled to ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando to compete in the Special Olympics Florida State Summer Games May 19-20.
  • In Solidarity with our Venezuelan Brothers and Sisters
    News • 5/11/2017
    For years, the political situation in Venezuela has been deteriorating causing a humanitarian crisis that has flooded the media all over the world. Coverage of this ongoing crisis has brought to light the struggles of the Venezuelan people.
  • It takes a village, support BYM
    News • 5/2/2017
    We are in the home stretch, the fundraising deadline for this year’s Belen Youth Missions Trip is May 12 and we need your help to get us over our $50,000 goal. 
  • 33 Employees Recognized During St. Joseph the Worker Mass
    News • 5/1/2017
    Congratulations to the employees that were honored during the St. Joseph the Worker mass on May 2, 2017.  
  • Pardon our Dust: Campus Improvements Update
    News • 5/1/2017
    It’s hard to believe that the academic year is coming to an end.
  • Foreign Exchange Program Insight
    News • 4/27/2017
    (The following is a reflection piece by this student on the experience of taking part in the 3 rd  annual foreign exchange program with St. Ignatius in Taipei, Taiwan from April 10- 22, 2017.)  
  • Annual Fund Expands Its Reach
    News • 4/26/2017
    Traditionally, the Annual Fund has always been viewed as a way for current parents to give back to the school and help close the gap between our tuition revenues and the higher cost of providing a top education infused with Jesuit excellence. 
  • Thank You Mariano
    News • 4/24/2017
    There are few who have done as much for the  Alumni  Association as Mariano Loret de Mola ‘58.
  • Nine Student Athletes Sign to Play at the Next Level
    News • 4/10/2017
    The Belen Community celebrated nine student athletes who signed their national letters of intent to play sports at the collegiate level on April 10 in the Roberto Goizueta Athletic Center.
  • NINE Belen Jesuit Student Athletes to Sign National Letters of Intent
    News • 4/7/2017
    The Belen Community is proud to announce that 9 student athletes will sign their national letters of intent to play sports at the collegiate level.
  • Reaccreditation News
    News • 4/6/2017
    It is with great pleasure that I announce to all of you that Belen Jesuit successfully completed its reaccreditation process with AdvancEd.
  • Regis House celebrates its founder Jesuit Father Pérez Lerena
    News • 4/3/2017
    The Board of Regis House, a Jesuit-sponsored nonprofit center for drug prevention and treatment that was founded in 1984 by Jesuit Father Francisco Pérez-Lerena, celebrated his retirement at the age of 92 with a gala dinner in the Cosculluela Hall on April 1.   
  • Being Men for Others is Not Optional
    News • 4/3/2017
    Personal sacrifice, giving to those in need, gathering in Jesus’ name are some of things instilled in all of us at one point in time during our days as students at Belen.
  • Award Season at the Ignatian Center
    News • 3/31/2017
    Over the last few weeks, our different programs have been working hard on their respective areas, and as usual have done an amazing job representing Belen Jesuit.  
  • Model United Nation’s team keeps winning tradition
    News • 3/31/2017
    Belen's Model United Nation's team began the year with a solid victory in Gainesville at the Gator Model United Nations Conference. 
  • Living Stations of the Cross
    News • 3/30/2017
    MIAMI- Belen Jesuit presents, "The Living Stations of the Cross" on Monday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m.  This presentation will take place in various locations throughout the Belen Jesuit campus but begins in the Ignatian Center of the Arts Amphitheater &; ends in the Garrido Family Plaza.  All a ...
  • Poetry Slam Competition
    News • 3/27/2017
    On March 24, seventh grade students participated in the first annual Poetry Slam Competition.
  • Belen Key Club hosts Miami Youth Sustainability Summit
    News • 3/27/2017
    On March 25, over 100 students from Miami-Dade county schools joined the Key Club chapter at Belen Jesuit for a youth summit on empowerment involving issues of climate change and economic development.  
  • Grandparents Club Celebrates Mass
    News • 3/23/2017
    Established during the 2015-2016 academic year, the Grandparents Club began with the goal of helping at Tombola.
  • Assemblies held to discuss Destructive Decisions
    News • 3/23/2017
    Students in both the Middle School and High School heard presentations sponsored by Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) on March 22.
  • Miami Youth Sustainability Summit (MYSS)
    News • 3/22/2017
    MIAMI— Over 200 students from Miami-Dade county schools will join the Key Club chapter at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School  for a youth summit on empowerment involving issues of climate change/economic development on  Saturday, March 25 . 
  • 65 Students to Build a Bridge in the D.R.
    News • 3/22/2017
    Sixty-five students from Belen Jesuit will travel to La Estancita in the Dominican Republic June 24 - July 2, 2017 to build a bridge for 5 communities.
  • World Youth Day 2019
    News • 3/21/2017
    "I am happy to announce that the next World Youth Day will take place in 2019 in Panama," said Pope Francis on July 31 at the closing Mass for the July 26-31 WYD event in Krakow.
  • Jesuit Communicators Meet at Belen Jesuit
    News • 3/17/2017
    The perfect combination of prayer and communication was in full force at the Jesuit Communications Conference held at Belen Jesuit March 7 – 10.
  • Day of Service: Men for Others
    News • 3/17/2017
    During the week of March 13-17 Belen Jesuit Preparatory School celebrated Ignatian Week.
  • Day of Service: Men for Others
    News • 3/16/2017
    MIAMI— During the week of March 13-17 Belen Jesuit Preparatory School has been celebrating Ignatian Week.  The week is culminating on Friday, March 17 with an opportunity for students to participate in different works of service throughout the school day.  
  • Ignatian Week 2017
    News • 3/3/2017
    During the week of March 13-17 our school will be celebrating Ignatian Week.  The theme for this year is “Esto Vir:  Walk Ignatian”.
  • Pardon Our Dust: Campus Improvements Update
    News • 3/3/2017
    We continue to stay on track with the construction projects on campus.
  • Lenten Season Begins
    News • 3/3/2017
    The Catholic Church invites us to fast, give alms, and pray during the Lenten season in order to grow stronger in our faith.
  • “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”
    News • 3/1/2017
    We are excited to once again showcase, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” at the Roca Theater.
  • Summer Camp Registration
    News • 2/28/2017
    It is hard to believe that we are already preparing for our 2017 Summer Camp Program.
  • There Can Be Only One Champion
    News • 2/22/2017
    The new “Go Pig or Go Home” Pig Roast on Tombola Sunday will pin 7 homeroom classes in a battle for bragging rights on whose pig is better.  
  • Tombola Kickoff Event
    News • 2/21/2017
    Don’t miss the Culinary Extravaganza, the official kick-off event for Tombola weekend, on Friday, February 24 at 7 p.m. in the Garrido Family Plaza.
  • Tombola Preparation Underway
    News • 2/20/2017
    Tombola  is upon us and setup for the rides and booths are underway. 
  • Vincam Relaunches as a Website
    News • 2/17/2017
    Five years ago, the student editors of Vincam, Belen Jesuit’s official student publication, took their student newspaper from print into the digital era.
  • Belen Jesuit’s Wolfpack Team Wins Silver Medal
    News • 2/17/2017
    Belen Jesuit's newly founded Unified Special Olympics basketball team, the Belen Jesuit Wolfpack, competed at Special Olympics Florida's State Basketball Games February 11, winning the silver medal in their respective division.
  • 11 Silver Knight Nominees Announced
    News • 2/15/2017
    Eleven students from Belen Jesuit Preparatory School have been nominated for a 2017 Silver Knight, which are community service awards given by The Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald.
  • Eleven Students Nominated for Silver Knights
    News • 2/15/2017
    MIAMI- Eleven students from Belen Jesuit Preparatory School have been nominated for a 2017 Silver Knight, community service awards given by The Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald.  
  • Alumni Tour makes two stops in Florida
    News • 2/14/2017
    With an emphasis in strengthening the brotherhood with alumni not in the South Florida area, Father Willie launched the “Alumni Tour” initiative in the fall of 2016. 
  • Proud to March for Life
    News • 2/10/2017
    For most the lure to visit Washington, D.C. is to tour the beautiful museums, environment, or political atmosphere. However, I took a different approach when I, along with several of my classmates, decided to participate in the March for Life on January 25-29.
  • News from the Ignatian Center for the Arts
    News • 2/9/2017
    While the majority of the focus of the Ignatian Center for the Arts is placed on the productions for the Roca Theater and the Saladrigas Gallery, our students have been busy all year working on taking their talents outside of our center.
  • Pardon Our Dust: Campus Improvements Update
    News • 2/23/2017
    With every day that goes by, we are inching our way towards the completion of the Dining Hall and Gian Zumpano Aquatic Center.
  • Alumni Association Sponsors Movie Screening
    News • 2/8/2017
    On Saturday, February 4, 2017 the Belen Alumni Association of Jesuit Schools from Cuba and Miami sponsored the presentation of the screening of “Ignacio de Loyola” movie at the Roca Theater at Belen Jesuit.
  • 80 Students Participate in Close Up
    News • 2/8/2017
    How do you get Belen U.S. Government students to test their political wits with 200 high school students from California, Texas, Michigan, Louisiana, Oregon, and New Mexico?
  • Speech and Debate team win
    News • 2/6/2017
    On February 4, the Belen Jesuit Speech and Debate team competed at the Florida Forensics Art Deco Regional Tournament.
  • Taiwanese Students Arrive
    News • 1/24/2017
    Fourteen high school students from St. Ignatius High School in Taipei, Taiwan arrived in Miami on January 24, as part of the third annual exchange program between Belen Jesuit and St. Ignatius.
  • The results are in, AMC 8
    News • 1/23/2017
    The American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple choice examination in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development of problem-solving skills. 
  • You’re Amazing
    News • 1/13/2017
    It’s our hope to instill in our young men the conviction to proclaim the word of God and to wear with honor the badge of being Catholic men.
  • Destination College
    News • 1/13/2017
    It is our goal to help students with all their college counseling needs starting with their initial college search and ending with their letters of acceptance.
  • News from the Ignatian Center for the Arts
    News • 1/13/2017
    New Year brings new focus to the Saladrigas Gallery and the Roca Theater.
  • Share Jesus’ message
    News • 1/13/2017
    The New Year and the beginning of a new semester is a time of both reflection and action.  We can reflect on our current situation, consider what aspects of our lives we need to modify, and plan to take action throughout the year.
  • Basketball Teams Meet Head-to-Head
    News • 1/11/2017
    Belen Jesuit Preparatory School  will play Christopher Columbus High School in basketball at the UM Watsco Center on Friday, January 13, 2017.  JV Game begins at 6:00 p.m. followed by the Varsity Game at 7:30 p.m.  
  • Tis the Season for Giving
    News • 12/19/2016
    Since the beginning of December, students collected toys for children that otherwise might not have one underneath their tree on Christmas morning.
  • “Our Lady” unites us
    News • 12/8/2016
    In an emotional Mass on the feast day of the Immaculate Conception, Father Willie delivered a homily that was aimed at showing us the way in which Cubans and Venezuelan exiles are similar. 
  • Advent Message
    News • 12/8/2016
    As we continue in the Advent Season, we anticipate the birth of Jesus with each passing day.
  • Lots in store at the ICA
    News • 12/5/2016
    As we close out 2016, the Ignatian Center for the Arts (ICA) and the Humanities Department are gearing up for the annual Belen Jesuit Christmas Concert on December 13 under the direction of Ms. Marlene Urbay.  
  • Host families wanted
    News • 12/5/2016
    In January, Belen Jesuit will once again open its doors to students from St. Ignatius High School located in Taipei, Taiwan. 
  • The Chapel of Our Lady Reopens
    News • 2/23/2017
    After nearly six months of construction, the Chapel of Our Lady reopened on November 29.
  • Magis Thanksgiving
    News • 11/28/2016
    As I read Father Willie’s November 14 letter to our Belen community, the following phrase jumped out at me: “Men of mercy, men of compassion. These are the qualities with which we strive to raise our young men”.  
  • Students hear firsthand about the Electoral College from an Elector
    News • 11/21/2016
    Florida State Representative Carlos Trujillo, Class of 2001, gave a presentation in the Roca Theater on November 18 to the 8th, 10th, and 11th graders on the Electoral College.
  • National Honor for One of Our Own
    News • 11/18/2016
    Belen Jesuit Crew Coach Yunian Cabrera was named Junior Coach of the Year and was honored in a ceremony on November 17 at the New York Athletic Club.
  • Belen Women’s Emmaus Retreat
    News • 11/7/2016
    Give yourself the gift of a weekend filled with reflection, peace, and joy as you walk the road to Emmaus and experience God’s unconditional love.
  • Blue Lakes Day exemplifies “Men for Others” motto
    News • 11/2/2016
    Exemplifying the school motto, “Men for Others,” over 300 students hosted a “fun day” October 28 for 130 children ages 3-12 with autism and other disabilities. 
  • “The Outsiders” to debut at the Roca Theater
    News • 11/1/2016
    Having directed a production of  The Outsiders  at Belen some twenty years ago, I felt it was time for a revival.
  • Red Ribbon Week
    News • 10/25/2016
    This week Belen Jesuit joins the nation in celebrating Red Ribbon Week. The goal of this week is to raise awareness about the risks of alcohol and drug abuse and promote healthier life choices among our students. 
  • Pardon Our Dust, Construction Update
    News • 2/23/2017
    Kitchen and Dining Hall Project This summer the Kitchen renovation project came to a conclusion giving way for the dining hall renovation and expansion to begin.
  • Time to “Light up the Night” at our Annual Gala
    News • 10/10/2016
    On Saturday, November 19 at the University of Miami’s Student Activities Center, Belen Jesuit is going to “Light Up the Night” and celebrate its 2016 Annual Gala.
  • Students to Raise Awareness for Breast Cancer
    News • 9/26/2016
    Throughout the month of October, students will raise funds and awareness for breast cancer.
  • Open House for Prospective Students
    News • 9/22/2016
    Parents and prospective students in grades 6-9 are invited to attend Open House on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, 500 SW 127th Ave in Miami.  
  • 12th Annual Football Kickoff Classic - Belen Jesuit vs. Christopher Columbus
    News • 9/21/2016
    The annual rivalry football game that attracts alumni from two of Miami-Dade County’s most prestigious, private, all-male Catholic Schools; Belen Jesuit vs.  Christopher Columbus will take place at Tropical Park on Saturday, September 24, 206. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. 
  • 2017 National Merit Semifinalist Named
    News • 9/14/2016
    Congratulations to senior Esteban Guio on being named a Semifinalist in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Competition. Today officials from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship Prog ...
  • Annual tradition moves to new venue
    News • 9/6/2016
    It’s is one of the most anticipated alumni events of the year – the tailgate before the Belen vs Columbus football game. Hundreds of alumni, parents, and faculty gather before the big game for fun, comradery, food and drinks. 
  • What it means to be a senior
    News • 9/2/2016
    Seniors were asked to write about what it means to be a senior during their English class. The following is a testimonial written by Alexander. 
  • Belen Jesuit students return to school
    News • 8/23/2016
    Students and faculty at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School will return to the school on Tuesday, August 23, at 8 a.m. As a Catholic, Jesuit school, the mission of Belen Jesuit Preparatory is to guide and support our students in their process of becoming men.
  • Belen Jesuit Varsity Football Team to Play in Ireland
    News • 8/23/2016
    The Belen Jesuit varsity football team will play a 2016 regular season game in Dublin, Ireland, on Friday, September 2, 2016. The team will play Marist School from Atlanta, Georgia at 12 noon EST.
  • Belen Jesuit Varsity Football Team to Play in Ireland
    News • 8/23/2016
    The Belen Jesuit varsity football team will play a 2016 regular season game in Dublin, Ireland, on Friday, September 2, 2016. The team will play Marist School from Atlanta, Georgia at 12 noon EST.
  • Belen Jesuit Crew wins gold at USRowing Youth Nationals
    News • 7/13/2016
    For the first time in crew team history at Belen Jesuit, one of its boats won gold at the USRowing Youth National Championship in Princeton, New Jersey.
  • January - June 2016
    News • 4/25/2016
    JUNE Belen Sports A Speakeasy for Tasting Tea? Only in Miami Georgetown Lightweight 4+ Wins IRA National Championship Lavandero, Former Pro Pitcher, Back in College at Barry MAY Syracuse football recruiting: Don Chaney Jr. is an 8 th grader who could grow into “terror” Syracuse offers ei ...
  • Rooted in Cura Personalis
    News • 7/15/2024
    (This article was first published in the  Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine - Summer 2024  edition.) Belen Jesuit is celebrating a banner year in admissions, welcoming a record number of applications for the upcoming academic year. This surge in interest reflects the school’s continued co ...
  • Student-Athletes Soar
    News • 5/27/2021
    Belen Jesuit student-athletes are finishing up the 2020-21 school year on a high note. Nearly 1,000 students participated in at least one sport this year. Equally as impressive, 72% of the students in the honor roll participated in athletics. Victor Rosado ‘21 was named a US Lacrosse All-Ameri ...
  • Ignatian Year 2021-2022
    News • 5/27/2021
    From May 2021 until July 2022, the Society of Jesus is celebrating an Ignatian Year.  What is an Ignatian Year? May 20, 2021, marked the 500th anniversary of St. Ignatius’ conversion — that fateful day when Ignatius the soldier, struck by a cannonball, began his transformation into ...
  • Carrying the Mission Forward: Alumni Deepen Their Ignatian Roots
    News • 2/11/2026
    (This article was first published in the Belen Alumni Magazine - Winter 2026 edition.) Inspired by St. Ignatius of Loyola’s directive to “set the world on fire” and guided by Belen’s strategic plan, the alumni board established the Catholic Jesuit Identity (CJI) Committee ear ...
  • In Memoriam: Fr. Pedro A. Súarez, S.J. '58
    News • 1/5/2026
    We regret to inform you that Fr. Pedro A. Suárez, S.J., who served as president of Belen Jesuit, passed away early this morning in the Dominican Republic. Pedro Antonio Suárez González was born on October 30, 1941, in Havana, Cuba. He graduated from El Colegio de Belén in 1958 an ...
  • Belen Jesuit Now Accepts Crypto Donations
    News • 10/9/2025
    Belen Jesuit has always been blessed by the generosity of its families, alumni, and friends. This generosity has helped shape the campus, support scholarships, and sustain the rich tradition of Jesuit education that forms “men for others.” Today, we are pleased to announce The Mariana So ...
  • New Exhibition Coming to the Saladrigas Gallery
    News • 9/4/2025
    Belen Jesuit Preparatory School’s Olga M. &; Carlos A. Saladrigas Art Gallery at the Ignatian Center for the Arts proudly opens the 2025–2026 season with a landmark exhibition featuring world-renowned Haitian-American artist Edouard Duval-Carrié. Titled The Alchemy of History: The V ...
  • Student Travel Programs Expand
    News • 8/27/2025
    Last school year, the Office of International Studies was established. The first pilgrimage to Spain, France, and Portugal during the summer was a great success. Now, as the new school year begins, the Office is excited to announce two pilgrimages for 2026. “We are blessed to be at a school th ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: BYM Mission Accomplished
    News • 7/7/2025
    This morning, we are heading back home. After nine days on mission in the Dominican Republic, this group of rising seniors is making its way to Miami for some well-deserved rest and recovery. They did an incredible job, and the Belen community should be proud. A few weeks ago, we were blessed to hea ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: BYM Edition #2
    News • 7/3/2025
    One of the highlights of the BYM experience are the shared homilies during the daily Masses. I know best practice is for the presider to give a short reflection after the gospel is proclaimed, but this rare exception provides an opportunity for our boys to ponder the experience and share it with the ...
  • BELEN JESUIT EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH BREAKTHROUGH MIAMI
    News • 6/2/2025
    Belen Jesuit Preparatory School is excited to announce the expansion of its partnership with Breakthrough Miami. Beginning in June, Belen Jesuit will become a year-round Breakthrough Miami host site with a full-time Breakthrough Site Director on campus. “Belen Jesuit has always been committed ...
  • Key Club Wins at DCON
    News • 4/30/2025
    The 87th Annual DCON was held from April 24 to 27 at the Ocean Center Convention Center in Daytona Beach, FL. DCON, or District Education and Leadership Conference, is a 4-day event filled with leadership, education, service, and connection among more than 1,000 Key Clubbers from across the Florida ...
  • Class of 2025 Commencement Speaker Announced
    News • 4/11/2025
    Belen Jesuit proudly announces that Sir Andreas Widmer will be the commencement speaker at the class of 2025 graduation ceremony on May 23 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami. Sir Widmer is the Director of the Arthur &; Carlyse Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship and Associate Professor ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: April 2, 2025
    News • 4/2/2025
    If you look out the window in my office, you can just see over the white canopies that shade spectators on the south end of the aquatic center. Peaking behind is the highest point of the pool area… the cross. Made of aluminum, its somewhat warped design jets up from a space on the northern wal ...
  • Celebrating Creativity and Community
    News • 3/20/2025
    Art can transform spaces, bring people together, and inspire meaningful dialogue. In Miami, a city bursting with cultural vibrancy, the arts serve as a unifying force that fosters creativity and community. This spirit is at the heart of collaboARTive’s 2025 Biennial, the latest iteration of a ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: February 17, 2025
    News • 2/17/2025
    This weekend, I was in Sarasota with our crew team and their families for the first regatta of the season. It’s been a few years since I attended one of these races and I had forgotten what an extraordinary production it is. Not only is the complex where the racing takes place and the efficien ...
  • Tombola 2025 Breaks Records
    News • 2/6/2025
    The annual Fr. Dorta-Duque, SJ Memorial Tombola exceeded all expectations and shattered records. From January 31 to February 2, 2025, thousands of people attended daily, helping raise over $1.4 million! This total includes the Culinary Extravaganza, which kicked off the festivities on January 25. &# ...
  • Ma Exhibition Opening Soon
    News • 1/13/2025
    The Carlos and Olga Saladrigas Gallery at Belen Jesuit proudly presents Ma 間 - an exhibition of new paintings by Harumi Abe from January 24 to March 22, 2025. Abe fuses landscapes inspired by her native Japan with the tropical foliage of South Florida to create cosmic, liminal spaces that red ...
  • Over the Top Gala Success
    News • 11/21/2024
    The Belen Jesuit Over the Top Gala, held on November 2nd, was an incredible event and the most profitable gala in the school’s history. In all, $569,000 was raised for the Financial Assistance Program.  Presented by My Father Cigars, the gala was held at the JW Marriott Marquis, and every ...
  • Brewing Espression Exhibition Opening Soon
    News • 11/8/2024
    The Carlos and Olga Saladrigas Gallery at Belen Jesuit, in collaboration with Ediciones Furtivas, is pleased to present the second exhibition of the fall semester, Brewing Espression: Coffee, Paintings, &; Poetry.  The exhibition features forty-five paintings by the Cuban-born, Miami-based pain ...
  • Major Gift Announcement: Roberto Surís ‘79 & Family
    News • 9/19/2024
    Belen Jesuit is excited to share the news of a major gift by Roberto Surís ‘79 and family. This $6.5 million donation is a crucial step towards realizing the ambitious goals set in our 2022 Strategic Plan. This plan continues to move forward thanks to the unwavering support of our alumni, ...
  • Major Gift Announcement: Richard Marquez '98
    News • 8/30/2024
    Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, celebrating 170 years of continuous education, is thrilled to announce a significant stride toward fulfilling the goals in the Strategic Plan. Richard Marquez ‘98 has pledged a major gift towards advancing the school's vision and direction. "It has always been ...
  • New Art Exhibition to Open
    News • 8/28/2024
    The Olga &; Carlos Saladrigas Gallery presents its fall exhibit, I AM NOT A POET, curated by Angela Valella. The exhibition, which features the artwork of Arturo E. Mosquera, will open to the public on Friday, September 6, 2024, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The exhibition features more than 150 artwo ...
  • 10 Questions for 1 Alumnus: Marcello Hernandez '15
    News • 7/18/2024
    (This article was first published in the  Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine - Summer 2024  edition.) What was your experience like at Belen? It was great. My friends from Belen are still my friends now, so I am very grateful to Belen and Head Soccer Coach Tanger Mendonca (legendary 3x State Cha ...
  • Athletic Awards for the 2023-2024 Season
    News • 5/23/2024
     
  • Meet Our New Coach: Nick Oyarzun
    News • 4/11/2024
    Coach Oyarzun, born and raised in Miami, FL, is excited to come back home and continue forming young men into leaders on and off the field. With years of coaching experience, he is ready to make the Belen community proud! Coach Oyarzun has been surrounded by football his whole life but only started ...
  • Wolverines Dominate the Miami International Regatta
    News • 4/11/2024
    This past weekend, most of the Belen Crew team competed at the Miami International Regatta in Key Biscayne. There were 219 entries from 17 different clubs. Our team obtained amazing results: eight gold, three silver, and two bronze medals. The 2nd Varsity stepped up and won Gold against other 1st Va ...
  • New Football Head Coach Named
    News • 2/28/2024
    Belen Jesuit Preparatory School is excited to announce the appointment of Miami native Nicholas Oyarzun as the new Head Football Coach and full-time faculty member. “I am extremely honored and blessed to be named the next Head Football Coach at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School,” said Oyar ...
  • Magis: José Toledo '96
    News • 2/20/2024
    Growing up in a family that cherished service as a fundamental value, José Toledo ‘96 discovered a profound happiness derived from helping others. The pivotal moment that laid the foundation for his lifelong commitment to service occurred when his family extended their home to another fam ...
  • A Place to Call Home
    News • 2/16/2024
    (This article was first published in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine - Winter edition .) I started my Belen journey back in 1978 as a 7th grader. My first three years, 7th through 9th grades, were at the Little Havana campus. The next three years, 10th through 12th grades, were at the then-new camp ...
  • Secretary of the Navy Visits Belen
    News • 2/9/2024
    On February 9, Belen Jesuit welcomed the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro for a tour of the state-of-the-art Roberto C. Goizueta Innovation Center and a special presentation with students in the STEAM program. In an inspiring message, Secretary Del Toro encouraged students to follow th ...
  • Major Gift Announcement: José M. González '91 and Family
    News • 1/30/2024
    Belen Jesuit is excited to announce that José M. González '91 and his family have pledged a major gift towards fulfilling the goals outlined in the 2022 Strategic Plan. “We are immensely grateful to José and his family who have given so generously to Belen Jesuit,” said Fr ...
  • Belen Joins Bounce Back from Cancer
    News • 1/25/2024
    For over a decade, Belen Jesuit has partnered with Baptist Health to Battle Like a Wolverine. For 11 years, this event has been a family-friendly walk/run on our campus, raising awareness for breast cancer and over $100,000 to provide free mammograms. We are shifting the focus to cancer awareness an ...
  • Major Gift Announcement: Peter Montadas ‘76 and Family
    News • 1/16/2024
    Belen Jesuit is excited to announce that Peter Montadas ‘76 and his family have pledged a major gift towards fulfilling the goals outlined in the 2022 Strategic Plan. This significant gift is intended to advance the vision and direction of the school. “For as long as I can remember, Pete ...
  • Don’t Miss Faith, Beauty, & Devotion
    News • 11/9/2023
    Following a highly successful September opening, there has been a daily stream of visitors to the Faith, Beauty, and Devotion: Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque Paintings exhibition at the Olga M. &; Carlos A. Saladrigas Art Gallery. To accommodate the influx of art aficionados in town for Miami Ar ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: September 14, 2023
    News • 9/14/2023
    We celebrated the academic awards ceremonies for middle and high school on Tuesday night and last night. Members of the Belen community gathered together to recognize the hard work and dedication of several young men who excel in academics. I remember my first academic awards ceremony. I was a junio ...
  • Faith, Beauty, and Devotion Opening Soon
    News • 9/5/2023
    From September 16 to December 16, 2023, South Florida students and teachers will have an opportunity to see a rare collection of sacred and secular art by Italian and Flemish masters. Frascione Arte, an art gallery in Florence, Italy, will present 30 paintings from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Bar ...
  • Ignatian Educator Of The Year Named
    News • 8/25/2023
    Dr. Matthew Jordan '08 has been selected by his peers as the second recipient of the Beatriz Jiménez Ignatian Educator of the Year Award. He is celebrating his eighth year at Belen Jesuit. During his tenure, he has served as Dean of Student Activities, Student Council Moderator, Social Studies ...
  • New Logos Unveiled
    News • 8/23/2023
    We are proud to announce the launch of a new series of logos as part of the modernization of our brand. As of August 21, 2023, you will see our new Wolverine across campus, online, on fan gear and sports uniforms, and on social media.  Our new Wolverine logo reflects the school’s commitme ...
  • Welcome Back Message from the Principal
    News • 8/18/2023
    It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2023-2024 school year. I am looking forward to many memorable events and activities throughout the year that will bring us closer to God and each other. As a leader in Catholic-Jesuit education in Florida, we will continue to fulfill our mission of educating y ...
  • New Athletic Director Named
    News • 4/4/2023
    The Belen Jesuit administration is excited to announce that Lazaro Fernández has been hired as the new Athletic Director at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School . “After an extensive search, I feel confident Lazaro is the right person for this important position at our school,” said Fr. ...
  • Major Gift Announcement: César R. Conde '91
    News • 4/4/2023
    Belen Jesuit is excited to announce that César R. Conde '91 has pledged a major gift towards fulfilling the goals outlined in the 2022 Strategic Plan. This donation is intended to advance the vision and direction of the school with an emphasis on the communications and media program.   The ...
  • 2023 Commencement Speaker Announced
    News • 4/3/2023
    Belen Jesuit Preparatory School is proud to announce that alumnus and former U.S. Representative for Florida’s 26th Congressional District, Carlos Curbelo ‘98, will be the speaker at the commencement exercises for the class of 2023. The ceremony will take place at the James L. Knight Cen ...
  • Beyond Belen
    News • 12/9/2022
    One hundred seventy students participated in this year’s Beyond Belen event on December 9 in the Codina Courtyard located adjacent to the Our Lady of Belen Chapel. Hosted by the Office of Career Development and in collaboration with the Alumni Office, students were paired with 90 alumni mentor ...
  • National Recognition Program Awards
    News • 9/20/2022
    One hundred and nine Belen Jesuit students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with ...
  • Eating Made Easier
    News • 9/16/2022
    Eating Made Easier Teresa Martinez | Director of Communications Sophomore Lucas Delgado loves to travel. Thanks to his parents, he is fortunate to have the opportunity to have visited several major cities in the country. Wanting to maximize his experience, Lucas set out to merge his two interests - ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: September 14, 2022
    News • 9/14/2022
    Today I will celebrate FLEX Mass. I’m excited, not only because I will be exercising the most important part of my priestly ministry, but also because I will be celebrating FLEX Mass for the first time this year. Unlike last year, the new chapel gives us the opportunity to have Mass, not by ho ...
  • Campus Improvements Update
    News • 8/25/2022
    Throughout the summer, the maintenance team and contractors worked on several projects on campus. The following were made possible by the generous support of those who give to the Fund for Belen and the For the Greater Glory campaign. Ten classrooms were gutted and remodeled to match the existing mo ...
  • Summer Internship Experiences
    News • 8/18/2022
    Over the course of two months, the Career Development Office sent out 75 rising juniors and seniors into our community to experience meaningful and practical work related to a student’s field of career interest. Whether students were placed in one-day externships or short-term opportunities, e ...
  • New Exhibition Coming to the Saladrigas Gallery
    News • 8/17/2022
    The Olga and Carlos Saladrigas Gallery is delighted to present its fall exhibition, “Concerning the Spiritual: Selections from the Mosquera Collection,” culled from the extensive collection of Liza and Dr. Arturo F. Mosquera.  Specifically selected for their spiritual qualities eith ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: BYM Edition
    News • 7/7/2022
    Good afternoon!   Yes, afternoon. I know mornings are the usual time to possibly get an email from me, but it was a busy one and I couldn’t get to writing until now. I’m taking advantage of the fact the kids are spread out throughout the countryside picking and shoveling to let the ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: BYM Edition
    News • 7/6/2022
    Good morning! Day 5 is in the books. After much work, the group was able to complete 2 miles of digging trenches, laying pipe, and burying it up and down mountains. It has been very hard work, but the kids have been troopers.  The power of this experience surpasses the encounter with the poor. ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: BYM Edition
    News • 7/4/2022
    Celebrating our nation’s birth takes on special significance when you are in a foreign land. It’s a mixed bag of emotions you experience. On the one hand, appreciation. Unquestionably the biggest reaction is appreciating what you have and what our families were able to accomplish because ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: BYM Edition
    News • 7/3/2022
    Yesterday marked the first day of work on a seven-mile aqueduct that will provide water for 250 families. The town of Yerba Buena had an aqueduct built with the help of Jesuit priests in the 70s, but it only was able to serve 70 homes. Now, this mountainous village has grown, and an upgrade was esse ...
  • Major Gift Announcement: José Milton Foundation
    News • 6/6/2022
    Belen Jesuit is excited to announce that the José Milton Foundation has pledged $4,500,000 to the school. This donation will go toward fulfilling the goals laid out in the new Strategic Plan designed to advance the vision and direction of the school. This gift represents the largest single dona ...
  • Collision on the Gridiron
    News • 5/13/2022
    On Friday, September 9, 2022, two Jesuit schools will collide on the gridiron on Conway Field at Rafferty Stadium on the campus of Fairfield University. Coach Don Chaney, Sr. will lead his experienced and talented Wolverines from Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in Miami to Connecticut where Coach Ke ...
  • Water Polo Team Wins State Championship
    News • 4/28/2022
    On April 23, the Belen Water Polo team defeated the team from Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando 17-13 to win the FHSAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP and complete an UNDEFEATED SEASON. This is the 4th team title; previous championships were in 2009, 2015, and 2016. “It’s an honor to have coached t ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: April 12, 2022
    News • 4/12/2022
    Hello from our nation’s capital where the eighth graders and I are spending a few days on the Founding of a Nation program. More specifically, as I write this email, we are on a bus heading to Yorktown, Virginia to visit the site where General Cornwallis surrendered to General Washington and t ...
  • New Award Announced
    News • 3/31/2022
    On March 30, the Belen Jesuit administration announced at the faculty meeting that the Beatriz Jiménez Ignatian Educator of the Year Award will be established at the end of this academic year.  Named in honor of longtime Belen Jesuit educator, Beatriz Jiménez, the award will be given ...
  • All Quiet on the Western Front
    News • 3/31/2022
    (The following is the Director’s Note which appeared in the playbill). All Quiet on the Western Front, is an epic work that has been adapted for film (1930,1979) and in numerous television series transcending the 20th Century. The Ignatian Center’s production of All Quiet on the Western ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: March 3, 2022
    News • 3/3/2022
    Yesterday at the Ash Wednesday Mass you will hopefully recall I preached about the significance of the ashes we received on our foreheads. You will (again, hopefully) recall I mentioned they are a symbol of our finitude and limitations. Ultimately, a reminder that God exists and we are definitely no ...
  • Tombola SOARS Past Goal
    News • 2/11/2022
    The Annual Fr. Dorta- Duque, SJ Memorial Tombola exceeded all expectations and shattered records. Held from February 4- 6, 2022, thousands of people attended daily helping raise over 1-Million dollars.  “For the first time in our school’s history, Tombola surpassed the one million d ...
  • Catholic Entrepreneurship Program
    News • 2/9/2022
    (This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Winter 2022 edition) The world needs good entrepreneurs. The world needs entrepreneurs that value the dignity of the person along with achieving profitability, that live to serve others and create value in the world, and that create t ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: February 4, 2022
    News • 2/4/2022
    Thank God! After last year’s celebration of a virtual Tombola, we are back in the swing of things with this year’s event. For the last few days, the campus has been buzzing with excitement and anticipation for this weekend event that brings more people to our school than any other. While ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: February 2, 2022
    News • 2/2/2022
    Happy New Year! I know you probably think I’ve already had a couple of Tombola mojitos wishing you a happy new year, but I assure you it isn’t the case. Yesterday, most Asian countries celebrated the New Year. While the Western world celebrates it on January 1st because of our Gregorian ...
  • Get Ready for Tombola 2022
    News • 1/18/2022
    I’m excited to announce that the annual Fr. Dorta- Duque, SJ Memorial Tombola will be held from Friday, February 4, to Sunday, February 6 . There is no greater event at Belen Jesuit to bring everyone together than Tombola and, after the last couple of years, we can all use the opportunity to i ...
  • Kino Border Immersion
    News • 11/19/2021
    This past week a group of 6 Belen Students traveled to Nogales, Arizona, and Nogales Sonora, Mexico. From the 5th to the 10th of November the students were exposed to the harsh realities of those living on the border between Mexico and America via the Kino Border Initiative .  “What we le ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 21, 2021
    News • 10/21/2021
    You may be wondering where I’ve been the last few days. Or, you may not be wondering at all. With all the homecoming events and activities, it is very possible my absence has gone completely unnoticed. That’s good. Well, I have been out. Several trips have converged making my absence a n ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: September 17, 2021
    News • 9/17/2021
    Good morning! Someone recently shared with me a letter written on September 14, 1976, by Bart Starr to a Green Bay Packer fan. Just in case the decades have erased from memory the name of Bart Starr, he was one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game. After graduating from the University ...
  • To the Band of Brothers- September 14, 2021
    News • 9/14/2021
    Good morning! What a weekend! I couldn’t have been happier. On Friday night, the Belen varsity football team beat St. Brendan. Then the Hurricanes beat Appalachian State, and then, on the Lord’s Day, the mighty Dolphins beat the stinky New England Patriots, and currently sit perched on t ...
  • Scholarship Focus
    News • 7/29/2021
    This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Summer 2021 edition. A few years ago, we made the decision to create a Scholarship Endowment Fund at Belen. Making that decision was a rather easy one, being that our three sons, Michael ‘20, Andrew ‘23, and Adrian ‘2 ...
  • Major Gift Announcement: Shanley Family
    News • 4/23/2021
    Belen Jesuit is excited to announce that the Shanley Family has pledged a $2,000,000 major gift. This donation will go toward fulfilling the goals laid out in the Strategic Plan designed to advance the vision and direction of the school. This gift matches the largest single donation made to the R ...
  • Parent Challenge Announced
    News • 4/18/2021
    On April 18, Fr. Willie ‘87 announced the launch of the first-ever Parent Challenge . This initiative came together as a result of the annual Tombola being canceled this academic year. “Normally, Tombola helps us raise the much-needed funds for the Financial Assistance Program,” sa ...
  • Six Questions for Brother Nico Vivianco, nSJ
    News • 3/15/2021
    Brother Nico recently joined the Society of Jesus as a novice, and is currently visiting Belen Jesuit for several weeks. We caught up with him to ask him a few questions and get to know more about his life and journey. Please join us in welcoming him to the Belen community. Where are you originally ...
  • Storybook Brings Hope
    News • 3/5/2021
    When Collin Pallissery began volunteering as part of the Patient Access program at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, he thought it would give him a good way to explore his desire to become a doctor. What he didn't realize was that he would be learning to care for patients and helping to give them a voic ...
  • “Beyond Belen 2021” Kicks Off
    News • 2/18/2021
    With an emphasis on thinking about the future and strengthening the bonds of brotherhood, the Beyond Belen Mentorship Program aims at matching current seniors with alumni who work in their desired field of interest.  “This program was developed as a result of the 2017 Strategic Plan ; spe ...
  • Sacred Art Series: St. Peter Claver
    News • 6/30/2022
    (The Sacred Art Series will feature and explain the artwork which will be included in the Our Lady of Belen Chapel. The chapel is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2021.) This painting was commissioned to Spanish artist Raúl Berzosa and will be included in one of the side chapels. St. Pe ...
  • Why We Give Back
    News • 2/3/2021
    (This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Winter 2021 edition) Belen Jesuit has been an integral part of our family for almost two decades. Both of our sons, Peter John ‘10, and Gabriel ‘16, always talk about their experiences from their time at the school anytime ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: February 1, 2021
    News • 2/1/2021
    Good morning!   On many, many occasions the Belen Jesuit community has given me reasons to be proud and appreciative of being a part of it.  Few times have I experienced all of that to the degree I did on Friday when we celebrated the funeral Mass in the central patio for our brother Antho ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: January 25, 2021
    News • 1/25/2021
    Good morning!   I hope you guys had a great weekend. There is no doubt we had a challenging week filled with highs and lows, our emotions pulled from one extreme to another. On the one hand, the euphoria of finishing the week on Friday with our varsity soccer team beating Columbus in a well-fou ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: January 20, 2021
    News • 1/20/2021
    Good morning!   I wanted to give a well-deserved shout out to the members of the Belen varsity wrestling team. On Saturday, when most of us were enjoying some time off and thinking how it was really more like a Friday because we had Monday off, they were participating in the Doral Tournament. O ...
  • ARROYO QUAD SERIES: COPERNICIA PALMS
    News • 1/6/2021
    As part of the botanical gardens at Belen Jesuit, an incredibly special Cuban palm, the Copernicia Baileyana, has become the highlight of the area adjacent to the new Roberto C. Goizueta Innovation Center. These rare and striking palms were donated by the Cabrera family for their appreciation of the ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: January 5, 2021
    News • 1/5/2021
    Good morning! We ended last semester saying goodbye (virtually) to Br. Mike Martínez‘09 as he officially ended his teaching experience at Belen and moved on to his theology studies. As a matter of fact, just this morning I received an email from him informing us that he has safely arrived ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: January 4, 2021
    News • 1/4/2021
    Good morning! Welcome back (virtually again)! Hopefully, you guys had a restful and safe Christmas break. Hopefully, you were able to get some sleep, eat really good food, and experience the beauty and grace of the birth of Christ. Not to mention enjoy the coming of 2021. I think this new year was a ...
  • Building the Kingdom
    News • 12/17/2020
    A special assembly was held on December 17 to bid farewell to Brother Michael Martínez, S.J., '09 (a Jesuit scholastic of the Antilles Province) after serving the Belen Jesuit community for 2 ½ years. During his time at the school, Brother Mike shared his vocation story with students, facu ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: December 7, 2020
    News • 12/7/2020
    Good morning! I hope you guys had a great weekend. I did. I was blessed to baptize two babies on Saturday, both sons of Belen alumni. I also had the blessed opportunity to celebrate the wedding of an alumnus. As a priest, these moments are always powerful, but especially now during this virus crisis ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: December 4, 2020
    News • 12/4/2020
    Good morning, About a week ago I ran into a couple I married two years ago. It was after Sunday Mass when they stopped to say hello. They told me they were excited to see me because they had some great news. She was pregnant. As the words registered, I was taken back to the night when at Gesù C ...
  • Insights: Why I Give Back
    News • 12/2/2020
    (This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit President's Report , 2019-20 edition) When asked to write about why I give back to Belen Jesuit, I harken back to when my late wife and I moved to Miami in 2006. We desired to find a school that could balance our Catholic faith, our expectations for a ...
  • Eight Belen Jesuit Student-Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent
    News • 11/18/2020
    The Belen community is proud to announce that eight student-athletes signed their national letters of intent to play at the collegiate level. The signing ceremony was held on November 18 in the Roca Theater and streamed live via the school’s YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/user/BelenJesuit .& ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 17, 2020
    News • 11/17/2020
    Good morning! Yesterday’s email necessarily had to be about cross-country. It’s not every day you can write to congratulate state champions (although with cross-country you come pretty close). Today’s email is about yesterday’s saint: Roque Gonzalez y de Santa Cruz. I wanted ...
  • Special Announcement
    News • 11/2/2020
    The Belen Jesuit Administration announces that after a four-year term, Lucila E. Marazita-Espinosa, Ed.D. will conclude her tenure as Director of Admissions at the end of this academic year and will be returning full time to her first love, the classroom. “I am grateful to Dr. Marazita-Espinos ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 30, 2020
    News • 10/30/2020
    Good morning! In the midst of this global pandemic, when it seems that the world has been turned upside down, it is good to know there are some things that continue to move forward. Unfortunately, sometimes, those things that move forward do so unnoticed. I would like to notice one in particular. On ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 13, 2020
    News • 10/13/2020
    Good morning! I have some great news. We have a new Blessed in the Church who is now one step closer to being canonized a saint. On Saturday, October 10, the Catholic Church celebrated the mass of beatification of Carlo Acutis in Assisi, Italy. Now, I know there are thousands of saints out there, ma ...
  • Arroyo Quad Series: Belen Palms
    News • 9/25/2020
    The landscape improvements at Belen Jesuit include a number of palm species from around the world, with a special selection of rare species from Cuba, which highlight the historical origin of the school. Among these, there are several species that are threatened or critically endangered in their nat ...
  • The Because Belen Podcast: Connecting the Brotherhood
    News • 9/23/2020
    In April, the Belen Alumni began to host Alumni Virtual Events (AVEs) to help keep the Belen Brotherhood connected. It was during one of these events that Bryan Herrera '06 realized that he could help, and that's how the Because Belen Podcast was born. "I saw the excitement this event brought to the ...
  • To My Boys: September 21, 2020
    News • 9/21/2020
    Good morning! Happy feast day of St. Matthew. As one of the great Apostles of Jesus, we get to celebrate twelve of these feast days a year. Unlike most of the other Apostles, though, we know a good deal about Matthew, including the fact that he was a tax collector, gospel writer, and martyr. One thi ...
  • MAJOR GIFT ANNOUNCEMENT: THE JIMÉNEZ FAMILY
    News • 9/17/2020
    Belen Jesuit is excited to announce that the Jiménez family has pledged a $500,000 major gift towards fulfilling the goals laid out in the strategic plan designed to advance the vision and direction of the school. This gift bolsters the “ For the Greater Glory ” campaign and is in a ...
  • To My Boys: September 14, 2020
    News • 9/14/2020
    Good morning! Today is a great day. In just a few minutes we will have at least some of the boys coming on to campus. Half of the sixth graders, the baby Wolverines, will make their way to their second home to get settled in. We are ready for them. All the protocols are in place, hand sanitizers ins ...
  • To My Boys: September 11, 2020
    News • 9/11/2020
    Good morning! Do you want to know something scary (at least scary for me)? We currently have no students at Belen born in the 20th century. In other words, every single one of you was born after the year 2000! It’s scary because I’m 50 years old and I clearly remember when I was a kid th ...
  • To My Boys: September 9, 2020
    News • 9/9/2020
    Good morning! Usually, when I write the morning email I try to change it up so I don’t clobber you every day with one kind of email or another. Today some spiritual, tomorrow something practical, etc. Not this morning. I am breaking my normal style of email content to hit you with another spir ...
  • Admissions Season
    News • 9/8/2020
    Belen, for the past 166 years, has been educating young men in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Our strong alumni association with over 7,500 members around the world, from Mumbai to the Philippines to the Amazonian jungles of Brazil, is a strong testament to what it means to be “men f ...
  • To My Boys: September 3, 2020
    News • 9/3/2020
    Good morning!   If you pick up a liturgical calendar and turn to any day of the year, you will always find one saint or another whose feast day is being celebrated. More often than not, you see some obscure saint that you have never heard of before. This one is from some remote village in easte ...
  • To My Boys: September 1, 2020
    News • 9/1/2020
    Good morning!   Fr. Richard Hermes, S.J. is the President of Jesuit High School in Tampa and a very close friend. He runs our closest brother Catholic-Jesuit school. Last week, Fr. Hermes held a convocation for parents where he gave them the “state of the school” address. It was hel ...
  • What is Christian Service? Who is my Brother?
    News • 8/28/2020
    “If we have no peace it is because we have forgotten that we belong to one another”  - Saint Teresa of Calcutta As we begin the new school year, I want to share with you the changes to our Christian Service Program, starting from the theme of the school year: “Band of Brothers ...
  • To My Boys: August 28, 2020
    News • 8/28/2020
    Good morning!   Well, we’re back. Maybe not the way we wanted, but we are back nonetheless. Let’s remember, we can’t have everything we want, at least not immediately. I have to thank my parents for that lesson. They did a great job of keeping their kids in check and managing ...
  • Pardon Our Dust: Progress Update
    News • 8/13/2020
      This summer, although the campus was not bustling with student activity, one thing remained constant - construction.  The two most significant campus improvements, the Our Lady of Belen Chapel and the Roberto C. Goizueta Innovation Center, kicked construction into high gear.  The In ...
  • School Reopening Decision
    News • 8/7/2020
    (The following is an email message sent on August 7, 2020, from Fr. Willie and Mr. Roca to parents.) Throughout the week, the administration has been evaluating the feedback received from faculty, staff and families. We consulted with health professionals once again and continued to monitor informat ...
  • Statement Regarding the Class of 2020 Mass
    News • 6/27/2020
    The Belen Jesuit class of 2020 celebrated its final mass as a class on June 15. Face masks were provided to all students and attendees and they were required to wear them for the duration of the mass. Additionally, the attendees were limited to only the senior and his mother or female sponsor adheri ...
  • Class of 2020 Commencement Speaker Announced
    News • 6/12/2020
    Belen Jesuit is proud to announce that alumnus and businessman José E. Cil will be the guest speaker at the commencement exercises that will be held at the Miami-Dade Youth Fair Expo Center on Tuesday, June 16. Mr. Cil is a proud Belen Jesuit graduate of the class of 1987 and currently holds th ...
  • High School here they come
    News • 6/5/2020
    The Belen Jesuit 8th grade class finished off their middle school journey with a special drive-by celebration on June 3rd. One-by-one, each member of the class of 2024 drove by the front of the school to cheers and music, as the 8th-grade faculty and administration celebrated them. “I cannot e ...
  • To My Boys: Statement of Solidarity
    News • 6/2/2020
    (This column was originally emailed to the Belen Jesuit school community as a special edition of Father Willie's To My Boys column on June 2, 2020) You probably were not expecting another installment of the To My Boys emails so quickly after the end of the academic year. You probably thought I was g ...
  • The Vincam is Back
    News • 5/1/2020
    The Vincam is Back Miguel Walsh ‘20 | Editor I think the first text I sent about reviving the Vincam magazine was to Mr. Maza, and it was probably in late July, of last year. Talking with a few friends from other schools, I realized something pretty difficult to wrap my head around: we were on ...
  • 16 Employees Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries
    News • 5/1/2020
    Each year the school community celebrates the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker and recognizes employees celebrating milestone anniversaries. St. Joseph has two feast days on the liturgical calendar. The first is March 19—Joseph, the Husband of Mary. The second is May 1—Joseph, the Worker. ...
  • Spring Musical Set to Debut
    News • 2/28/2020
    Since the original was published in 1900, L. Frank Baum’s book, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” has inspired theatrical adaptations and served as the source of countless retellings, from “The Wiz” to “Wicked.”  But it is the 1939 film version – lege ...
  • Major Gift Announcement: William H. Pitt Foundation
    News • 2/13/2020
    Belen Jesuit is excited to announce that The William H. Pitt Foundation, Inc., of Palm Beach, Florida, has pledged $420,000 to the For the Greater Glory Campaign in order to advance the vision and direction of the school. This seven-year commitment will go towards six scholarships for qualified stud ...
  • Best of Times Indeed
    News • 2/11/2020
    This academic year began with informing the school community about the theme that would carry us throughout the months of studies, sports, and activities. “Be worth your salt,” has been a reminder of the need we have to work for what we want, not take anything for granted, and realize th ...
  • Blessing of the Fides Et Ratio Patio
    News • 1/28/2020
    (Father Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. delivered this speech at the blessing of the Fides Et Ratio Patio on January 28, 2020.) I think we would all agree that Albert Einstein is one of the most respected and prolific scientific minds of the twentieth century. Even in popular culture, he ...
  • Major Gift Announcement: Drs. José and Ada Armas
    News • 10/30/2019
    Belen Jesuit is excited to announce that Dr. José “Pepe” Armas ‘77 and his wife Dr. Ada González Armas have pledged the single largest gift to the ‘For the Greater Glory’ Campaign in order to advance the vision and direction of the school. This pledge will go ...
  • 'For the Greater Glory'
    News • 10/28/2019
    On the night of the gala, I took the occasion to make an important announcement. Taking advantage of the great enthusiasm that was being shared that evening, I announced the public phase of a comprehensive and ambitious  capital campaign  which we are calling “For the Greater Glory.& ...
  • Life: an inalienable right
    News • 10/15/2019
    This article first appeared in the Florida Catholic - Miami edition. Click here to read the original article.    A blazing sun and high temperatures did not deter hundreds from marking Respect Life Sunday, Oct. 6 by taking part in the annual Life Chain. Hundreds of people from parishes and ...
  • Exemplifying the Magis
    News • 9/27/2019
    The class of 2019 collectively served the community over 12,800 hours their senior year and more than 46,000 hours throughout their four years of high school. As impressive as those numbers may be, even more impressive is the way this time transformed the hearts of many of these students, and the im ...
  • ICA Fall Season in Full Swing
    News • 9/27/2019
    The fall season at the Ignatian Center of the Arts is up and running. “Each year we are challenged to find new ways to highlight our amazing facility and offer interesting exhibits, wonderful concerts, and entertaining theater productions,” said Director of the Ignatian Center for the Ar ...
  • Supporting the Bahamas
    News • 9/18/2019
    In 12 days the Belen Jesuit community raised $17,550 for Hurricane Dorian relief efforts. From September 2-13 the Belen family rallied for this important cause. All money collected will go to Catholic Charities Miami, whose long-standing relationship in the region will enable direct access to people ...
  • ‘Let there be light’
    News • 9/11/2019
    The crowd was hyped, the game was sold out and the anticipation was extraordinary. Friday Night Lights at Belen Jesuit are finally here! On September 6, our varsity football team ran onto the field through their new custom Wolverine tunnel thanks to the Fresco family and into school history.  & ...
  • Admission Season Begins
    News • 9/5/2019
    Belen, for the past 164 years, has been educating young men in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola.  Our strong alumni association with over 7,500 members around the world, from Mumbai to the Philippines to the Amazonian jungles of Brazil, is a strong testament to what it means to be “ ...
  • Remembering the Moon Landing
    News • 7/20/2019
    Jesuit Father Pedro Cartaya ‘54 remembers the events of July 20, 1969 like it was yesterday. To be precise, the clocks read 6:17 p.m., local time in St. Louis, Missouri, where Fr. Cartaya was teaching and studying at St. Louis University, when the television announced to the world: “The ...
  • #BNetworked: Jojo Tea
    News • 6/19/2019
    With over 7,500 alumni around the world and as well as a reinvigorated desire to showcase our alumni, Belen launched #BNetworked in December 2018. “The goal of #BNetworked is to highlight companies which are either alumni-owned or have a group of alumni who work together. We aim to showcase ho ...
  • 2019 Sports Hall of Fame Inductees
    News • 5/20/2019
    The 2019 Belen Sports Hall of Fame (HoF) welcomed four new members with a ceremony that took place on May 18. Nearly 100 people attended the event, which was held before the Varsity Sports Banquet. The following gentlemen joined the 57 individuals and three teams already inducted into the HoF: Marsh ...
  • Our Lady of Belen Chapel Ceremony Scheduled
    News • 5/17/2019
    On the heels of the positive ruling from the Miami-Dade County Commission last week, I wanted to share with you our plans moving forward with the construction of the Our Lady of Belen Chapel. This project has been a long time coming and the time has finally arrived to build and make our dream a real ...
  • #BNetworked: Branger_Briz
    News • 5/17/2019
    With over 7,000 alumni around the world and as well as a reinvigorated desire to showcase our alumni, Belen launched #BNetworked in December 2018. “The goal of #BNetworked is to highlight companies which are either alumni-owned or have a group of alumni who work together. We aim to showcase ho ...
  • Pardon Our Dust: Update
    News • 5/10/2019
    We continue to make great strides to enhance our campus and further the objectives of the vision and direction of the school. We’ve made a lot of progress since the Easter break, including the completion of the entrance signs on 127th Avenue and 6th Street. The development of the Arroyo Quad i ...
  • Major Gift Announcement: Agrupación Católica Universitaria, Inc.
    News • 5/9/2019
    Belen Jesuit is excited to announce another major gift towards fulfilling the goals laid out in the Strategic Plan. The Agrupación Católica Universitaria (ACU) has pledged their continued support of Belen Jesuit in order to advance the vision and direction of the school. Since 2016, the AC ...
  • Class of 2019 Commencement Speaker Announced
    News • 5/7/2019
    Belen Jesuit is proud to announce that world-renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Eduardo D. Rodriguez ‘84, will be the guest speaker at the commencement exercises that will be held at the James L. Knight Center on Wednesday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m.  Dr. Rodriguez was the first doctor to perform a f ...
  • Crew team wins multiple state titles
    News • 5/2/2019
    During the last weekend of April, 56 rowers competed at the Sweeps Championship in Sarasota. This was the second part of the state’s rowing finals which began at the Sculling on April 13-14.  Our Wolverines dominated in the majority of races they competed in and claimed a record five stat ...
  • 22 Employees Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries
    News • 5/1/2019
    Each year the school community celebrates the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker and recognizes employees celebrating milestone anniversaries. St. Joseph has two feast days on the liturgical calendar. The first is March 19—Joseph, the Husband of Mary. The second is May 1—Joseph, the Worker. ...
  • Belen Wins Class 3A District 16 Varsity Track and Field Title
    News • 4/17/2019
    For the first time since 2016, the Wolverines captured the Varsity Track and Field Class 3A District 16 title on April 16 with a convincing performance and a final score of 168.5. Though a strong Miami Northwestern team proved to be tough competition, key performances in individual events and a win ...
  • Varsity Water Polo Wins District 15 Title
    News • 4/12/2019
    It was a competitive game against Ransom Everglades, but in the end the Wolverines prevailed in the District 15 title game played on April 9 at Belen Jesuit’s Gian Zumpano Aquatic Center. With the 13-10 district title victory the Wolverines ended a two-year drought and once again became water ...
  • #BNetworked: Verdeja, De Armas, and Trujillo LLP
    News • 4/9/2019
    With over 7,000 alumni around the world and with a reinvigorated desire to showcase our alumni, Belen launched #BNetworked in December 2018. “The goal is to highlight companies which are either alumni owned or have a group of alumni that work together. We aim to showcase how the bonds formed a ...
  • Pardon Our Dust: Update
    News • 4/5/2019
    We continue to make great strides to enhance our campus and further the objectives of the vision and direction of the school. Our newest addition are the 4 beautiful tennis courts located behind the Gian Zumpano Aquatic Center. These multi-functional courts will also double as basketball and volleyb ...
  • Belen Jesuit Receives Another Major Gift
    News • 4/3/2019
    Belen Jesuit is excited to announce another major gift towards fulfilling the goals laid out in the Strategic Plan. The Garrido Family Foundation has made a substantial commitment to help fund the advancement of Belen Jesuit. ; The generosity of the Garrido family (José A. Garrido, Sr. '46, José Gar ...
  • MAGIS Helping Hands
    News • 4/1/2019
    Over two hundred students, parents and alumni participated in a meal packing event on March 30 at Belen Jesuit at the Roberto C. Goizueta Athletic Center. Thirty-eight thousand meals for the poorest of the poor in Burkina Faso West Africa were packed.  The event was sponsored by the Belen Alumn ...
  • Belen Jesuit Receives Major Gift
    News • 3/8/2019
    At the beginning of the 2017 school year, Jesuit Father Guillermo M. García-Tuñón '87 unveiled the Strategic Plan for the school and laid the roadmap for its future. Since then, Father Willie has been working towards acquiring the necessary commitments to fund the advancement of Belen ...
  • Indoor Baseball Facility Blessed
    News • 2/15/2019
    In 2017, Hurricane Irma hit South Florida. By and large, Belen Jesuit was spared any major damage. However, the batting cages and awnings in the baseball field were damaged. As plans for a new baseball training facility began, so did the the willingness of Belen dad Roberto Curbelo Jr. to lead the c ...
  • #BNetworked: Zumpano Patricios
    News • 2/15/2019
    With over 7,000 alumni around the world and with a reinvigorated desire to showcase our alumni, Belen launched #BNetworked in December 2018. “The goal is to highlight companies which are either alumni owned or have a group of alumni that work together. We aim to showcase how the bonds formed a ...
  • World Youth Day
    News • 1/17/2019
    (This speech was delivered by Jesuit Scholastic Michael Martinez,'09 to the entire student body, faculty, and staff on January 17, 2019 at a morning assembly in the Garrido Family Plaza.) World Youth Day (WYD) began in 1984 when His Holiness John Paul II invited the youth from around the world to St ...
  • Welcome Home Father Saenz
    News • 1/7/2019
    After nearly a decade of being away from Miami, Jesuit Father Christian Saenz ‘95 is back home at Belen Jesuit after finishing his doctorate in Church History from the Gregorian University in Rome. “Rome has always been a place to which Jesuits are missioned and from which they are missi ...
  • A promising partnership: Belen Jesuit Prep and Foi et Joie Haïti
    News • 12/17/2018
    (This article was originally published on the Fe y Alegria website on December 12, 2018. For more information on this Jesuit initiative visit, https://feyalegria.us/,)
  • A trip with a purpose
    News • 12/17/2018
    (The following is reflection written by Felipe Cueto ’21 following a seven day mission trip to Mexico City with his brother and parents November 27- December 3.)  
  • Keep Christ in Christmas
    News • 12/14/2018
    Thanksgiving weekend, I was going through a drawer in my house where we keep miscellaneous items, and I ran across a magnetic car sticker that read, “Keep Christ in Christmas.”  I decided to put it on my car and was reminded that, although I have a million things going on at home an ...
  • #BNetworked: Taxfyle
    News • 12/6/2018
    With over 7,000 alumni around the world and with a reinvigorated desire to showcase our alumni, Belen is launching a new campaign called, #BNetworked.   “The goal is to highlight companies which are either alumni owned or have a group of alumni that work together. We aim to showcase how t ...
  • Insights
    News • 11/28/2018
    (This article originally was published in the 2017-18 President’s Report.)
  • History comes to life in “1776”
    News • 11/20/2018
    The Fall 2018 season at the Ignatian Center kicked off with a wonderful exhibit in the Saladrigas Gallery followed by the Belen Jesuit Bands rocking the 70s in the Amphitheater. Now, as the colder weather moves in, we turn our attention to the stage for the musical production of “1776” i ...
  • Students host ‘fun day’ for children with Autism
    News • 10/19/2018
    On October 19, for the twelfth consecutive year, Belen Jesuit students hosted a ‘fun day’ for 150 children ages 3-12 with Autism and other disabilities. The day began with a presentation about Autism. “Our students start the day very apprehensively but then find that the kids are a ...
  • Honoring Our Veterans
    News • 9/21/2018
    A Belen student, at graduation, is one who is expected to be the consummate “ Man for Others .” One who not only has the knowledge necessary to function and thrive in our ever changing world, but also he is to be a young man who is not afraid of the call to serve his fellow man. Our youn ...
  • Brotherhood and Memories
    News • 9/14/2018
    The 2018-19 Alumni Tour kicked off on September 8 in Chicago, IL and included stops in South Bend, IN and Ann Arbor, MI. School President Jesuit Father Guillermo M. García-Tuñón '87, Executive Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations Phil Fernández '94 and I travelled to thes ...
  • Dad’s Mass and Prayer Breakfast
    News • 9/14/2018
    On September 14, the Agrupación Católica Universitaria (ACU) hosted a breakfast for the Belen fathers at Belen Jesuit following the 7:15 a.m. daily mass in the Chapel of Our Lady. We thank all the Belen fathers that took the time to attend the event; it was an excellent turnout with over 1 ...
  • This is Belen Gala
    News • 8/30/2018
    Since before the school year began, the Gala committee has been hard at work planning the annual Gala. This year’s theme is “This is Belen” and will celebrate all the wonderful things that make our school special.   The committee of Belen moms is working behind the scenes to a ...
  • Soaring to new heights
    News • 8/24/2018
    The future has never looked brighter for Belen’s Ignatian Center for the Arts thanks to a generous donation from Juan Js. and Ophelia A. Roca.  Their generous gift recently upgraded the Roca Theater with state-of-the-art lights, a 4K-capable rear projector and a new set of stage curtains. ...
  • Tech Updates
    News • 8/17/2018
    Streamlining the way students access their books and make payments at the Campus Store and Dining Hall came to the forefront this summer with tech updates.   Most notably, Belen Jesuit partnered with TextbookHub to provide a simpler and innovative way of deploying and accessing student textbook ...
  • Committed to Campus Security
    News • 8/14/2018
    Moving forward with our commitment to providing a safe and secure campus, the administration hired retired police Deputy Commander Wilfred Cruz to be the school’s first-ever Director of Campus Security.  “We recognize the importance of being prepared to handle a crisis,” said ...
  • From Belen to Ireland and Scotland
    News • 7/3/2018
    I recently returned from my first Overseas Study Program (OSP) with Belen Jesuit, and I have to say that it has single handedly been one of the best experiences in my life. I attended the OSP Europe trip that took 17 students, family members and teachers to Ireland and Scotland from  June 12-21 ...
  • STEAM Program Coming to Belen
    News • 6/7/2018
    The Belen Jesuit Preparatory School administration is proud to announce the implementation of a Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) program.   Belen Jesuit is committed to the Ignatian tradition of excellence, the magis , and striving to have the premier academic ...
  • Class of 2018 Graduates
    News • 5/25/2018
    The class of 2018 celebrated the culmination of their time at Belen Jesuit at their graduation on May 23 at the James L. Knight Center in downtown Miami. Students, faculty and members of the administration sat on stage while family and friends watched the ceremony and heard speeches.   “A ...
  • Jumping into the record books
    News • 5/7/2018
      The Track and Field team competed in the state championship May 4 and 5 in Jacksonville. The team had six athletes qualify for the state meet. Don Chaney Jr. ’20 won the state championship for the second year in a row in the high jump clearing 6’7. “ It feels amazing to have ...
  • Vincam Online
    News • 4/30/2018
    In late March we launched the school’s new middle school edition of Vincam, an online student publication platform which can be accessed at https://belenvincam.com . Continuing the tradition of the Vincam newspaper, the website is a new way for the community to read about what’s going on ...
  • Good Times in Middle School and Football
    News • 4/26/2018
    My experience at Belen so far has had its ups and downs, but mostly ups due to the fact that I have excelled in my grades compared to my first year at Belen. This school is probably one of the most precious things about my young life because of the different ways in which I have grown and establishe ...
  • Building community and feeding the poor
    News • 3/26/2018
    Students and alumni worked side-by-side at this year’s Magis Helping Hands event. Hundreds took part in this service event held at Christopher Columbus High School on March 24.   The day began in prayer with Mass before the meal preparations. Thirty-two thousand meals were packed for the ...
  • Red Stoles and Red Bandannas
    News • 3/16/2018
    On Saturday, March 10, the Holy Spirit descended upon Belen Jesuit in a very special way as we celebrated the first-ever Sacrament of Confirmation on our school campus. One hundred of our eighth-grade students, nine high school students, and one alumnus wore their red stoles and were confirmed by re ...
  • Day of Service
    News • 3/16/2018
        As Ignatian Week 2018 came to a close the middle school students spent time throughout the day completing different grade level service projects. Sixth graders were tasked to bring in items such as coloring books, crayons, stickers and small stuffed animals that were used to assemble c ...
  • #MSDStrong
    News • 3/14/2018
    (The following is the presentation read to the student body during a special morning assembly on the one month anniversary of the attack at  Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.)  
  • Senior Andres Dones Honored for Selfless Service
    News • 3/12/2018
    Belen Jesuit senior Andres Dones received the 2018 Youth Virtues, Valor and Vision Award from the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) for selfless service, determination, innovation and ideals that are changing the world. Dones was chosen from more than 1.9 million Catholic school stude ...
  • Spring Musical to take Center Stage
    News • 2/28/2018
    Disney’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is ready to take center stage at the Roca Theater.
  • Belen Hosts FL Chinese Competition
    News • 2/26/2018
    Belen Jesuit hosted the 13th Annual Florida State Chinese Competition on February 23-24, 2018. 
  • Crisis Training Held
    News • 2/23/2018
    In our commitment to campus safety and security our faculty and staff attended a Crisis Communication &; Incident Plan session on February 21.
  • FCTA’s 13th Annual Florida Statewide Chinese Competition (FSCC)
    News • 2/23/2018
    The 13th Annual Florida State Chinese Competition will be held at  Belen Jesuit Preparatory School  on February 23 and 24. Approximately 260 Students from 21 different schools will attend this two day competition co-hosted by Belen Jesuit and the Florida Chinese Teachers Association (FCTA) ...
  • Celebrating 50 Years of Tombola in Miami
    News • 2/2/2018
    This year, the Fr. Dorta-Duque, SJ Memorial Tombola will be celebrating its Golden Anniversary in Miami.
  • March for Life Reflection
    News • 1/25/2018
    Pope Francis said, “The right to life is the first among human rights.”
  • Music, Praise and Inspirational Presentations Coming to Campus
    News • 1/18/2018
    Renowned musician Mike Mangione will be in concert on Friday, January 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Garrido Family Plaza to kick off National Catholic Schools Week, which this year is January 28 – February 3.
  • Google Visits Belen Jesuit
    News • 1/12/2018
    Belen Jesuit was selected by Google to participate in the Google Expeditions Augmented Reality Pilot Program.  
  • Our Dean of Men
    News • 12/21/2017
    Over the years our school has been blessed with the presence of extraordinary teachers who have contributed greatly to making Belen the special place that it is.
  • Advent Reflection
    News • 12/15/2017
    The first semester is quickly coming to an end, and that means that the Advent season is upon us.  
  • Belen is Sebastian Strong
    News • 12/13/2017
    Nearly a year ago - December 29, 2016 - Christopher Columbus student Sebastian Ortiz passed away from cancer. 
  • In Sickness and in Health
    News • 12/8/2017
    Today, December 8, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.
  • State Championship Assembly
    News • 11/13/2017
    (The following remarks were made to the entire student body during a special assembly on November 13 honoring the State Championships won by Cross Country and individual titles in Swimming.) 
  • Senior Nominated for National Award
    News • 9/18/2017
    Congratulations to senior Andres Dones who has been nominated for the 2017 National Student Production Awards by The National Academy of Television Arts &; Sciences (NATAS) in the category of long-form documentary for his film, Project S.H.I.E.L.D.
  • “Together, we can do good”
    News • 9/14/2017
    Hurricane Irma has left a lasting impression on our South Florida community. We are blessed that other than a few fallen trees and debris around our campus, Belen Jesuit fared well. On September 14, over 300 members of the Belen community came together to clean up and put things back into place on c ...
  • Five Questions with Carlos Bravo
    News • 7/28/2017
    New  Alumni  Executive Director  Carlos Bravo '86   answers five questions  in this week's Spotlight.
  • Senator Marco Rubio to be Class of 2017 Commencement Speaker
    News • 5/11/2017
    We are proud to announce that U.S. Senator Marco Rubio will be the commencement speaker at the James L. Knight Center on Thursday, June 1 at 7:00 p.m.  
  • Senator Marco Rubio to be Class of 2017 Commencement Speaker
    News • 5/1/2017
    MIAMI-  Belen Jesuit Preparatory School  is proud to announce that U.S. Senator Marco Rubio  will be the commencement speaker at the James L. Knight Center on Thursday, June 1 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Where else, but Belen
    News • 4/28/2017
    (Our Seniors were present in class for the last time on April 27.  It brings to an end a stage in their lives which began anywhere from four to seven years ago and has defined them as Belen Jesuit students.  Therefore, I would like to dedicate my reflection in this enewsletter to the Class ...
  • 81 Eighth Graders Explore our Nation’s founding
    News • 4/27/2017
    I was lucky to participate in The Founding of a Nation trip from April 8-12 and travel with 80 of my classmates to visit Washington D.C., Mt. Vernon, Williamsburg, Philadelphia, and the Gettysburg National Military Park.
  • Tennis Wins State Championship
    News • 4/26/2017
    (This speech was made to the entire student body during a special assembly on April 26, 2017 in celebration of our tennis team winning the 3A State Championship.)  
  • Belen Jesuit Wolverines win three championships
    News • 4/10/2017
    The first week of April was a good one for the  Belen Jesuit  Wolverines' sports teams.  
  • Coach Richard Stuart retiring from Coaching
    News • 3/27/2017
    MIAMI— After 34 years of coaching the Belen Jesuit Wolverines football team Coach Richard Stuart is stepping down. The current, winningest coach in Miami-Dade County history, Stuart will step away from the gridiron and become the school’s Associate Athletic Director for the Middle School ...
  • Keeping Up With the Wolverines: Sports Highlights
    News • 3/2/2017
    (The following are the sports results from February 10 - March 2, 2017)
  • Blessing of the Chapel of Our Lady
    News • 2/14/2017
    Jesuit Fathers Willie, Garcia, and Cartaya celebrated mass in honor of the blessing of the Chapel of Our Lady.
  • “You’re Amazing” presentation sparks inspiration
    News • 2/9/2017
    You're amazing, a simple phrase, which if used in the right context, can completely change someone's day or even life. 
  • Director of the Vatican Observatory visits Belen Jesuit
    News • 2/6/2017
    Students and faculty welcomed to Belen Jesuit Brother Guy J. Consolmagno, SJ, Director of the Vatican Observatory and President of the Vatican Observatory Foundation on February 1.
  • Director of the Vatican Observatory to visit Belen Jesuit
    News • 1/30/2017
    MIAMI— Students and faculty will welcome to  Belen Jesuit Preparatory School  Brother Guy J. Consolmagno, SJ, Director of the Vatican Observatory and President of the Vatican Observatory Foundation on Wednesday, February 1.
  • 2016 Legal Legend Recipient
    News • 11/10/2016
    The following article featuring the Honorable Robert Piñiero ’72 was included in the program for the 2016 Legal Legends Award. HistoryMiami Museum and the 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society posthumously honored Piñiero with the 2016 Legal Legend Award.
  • Family is our 'common denominator'
    News • 11/2/2016
    It may be hard to believe, but almost three quarters of the first semester has passed and we’re well on our way to Thanksgiving and Christmas. Thus far this school year, we have experienced many blessings as well as a few challenges, which call us to reflect and grow as a community.   ...
  • Hurricane Matthew Relief Efforts
    News • 10/10/2016
    The South Florida community was blessed to escape a direct hit by Hurricane Matthew. Although getting struck by a hurricane is never something to take lightly, the fact is, that we in the United States are better prepared to take the impact than our neighbors in the Caribbean.
  • Fall at the Ignatian Center for the Arts
    News • 10/4/2016
    The Ignatian Center for the Arts is proud to host several events during the fall season. The Belen community is invited to watch our gifted thespians during their annual production, listen to our talented student musicians during their various concerts, and witness the artwork of our exceptional stu ...
  • It’s the brotherhood
    News • 9/28/2016
    This column was featured in the September 2016 edition of the eNewsletter which was sent to every student, parent, faculty, staff, and alumni. 
  • Every Day Is a Precious Gift
    News • 9/28/2016
    This column was featured in the September 2016 edition of the eNewsletter which was sent to every student, parent, faculty, staff, and alumnus.
  • Attention Future Wolverines, Come To Our Open House
    News • 9/21/2016
    Every year, Belen Jesuit welcomes parents and prospective students in grades 6-9 to tour the campus and get to know who we are at Open House. This year, Open House will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2016.
  • Belen Alumni tour scheduled
    News • 8/25/2016
    Belen Alumni get ready! That’s the message that Jesuit Father Guillermo “Willie” M. García-Tuñón '87 wants you to hear. This academic year, Father Willie will be joined by Alumni Association Executive Director Mariano Loret de Mola ’58, and Belen Jesuit Executi ...
  • Getting ready for the 2016-17 academic year
    News • 8/17/2016
    Dear Parents,   In just a few days your sons will be making their way back to campus to begin the academic year. We are very excited for their return and have been working hard over the summer to prepare. I wanted to inform you of a few things that will help get us off on the right foot: 
  • Students travel to Portugal, Gibraltar, Spain with OSP
    News • 7/18/2016
    American cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead was fond of recalling her grandmother for saying she wanted Margaret to have the best education possible, so she kept her out of school.
  • Belen students build a bridge in the Dominican Republic
    News • 7/13/2016
    In just nine days, 51 students from Belen Jesuit Preparatory School built a 135-foot bridge in the village of Batey, Piedra Blanca in the Dominican Republic. 
  • 2026 Alumnus of the Year Announced
    News • 3/23/2026
    This award is given to the alumnus who best demonstrates dedicated service to Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, lives a life of moral virtue, and is a leader spiritually, ethically, and financially for the betterment of his Alma Mater and community. The Alumnus of the Year was announced at the Hall o ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: Unanswered Prayers
    News • 2/27/2026
    When I was a kid, I would pray and ask God to set me up with a girl who would eventually be my wife. Many of my friends were already going “steady” and the pressure was beginning to mount to have someone I could let borrow my letterman jacket and take to prom. I was basically asking God ...
  • Why I Give Back
    News • 2/18/2026
    (This article was first published in the  Belen Alumni Magazine  - Winter 2026 edition.) I first arrived at Belen as an eighth grader, a new student from a public school with no prior connection to Belen — no family ties, no older brothers or cousins paving the way. Over time, I ...
  • A Place to Call Home: Alexander Peña '06
    News • 2/9/2026
    (This article was first published in the Belen Alumni Magazine - Winter 2026 edition.) Eight years ago, I made one of the most significant decisions of my life: trading the courtroom for the classroom. I have never been happier since.   My return to Belen was entirely predictable. While working ...
  • Maury Park Dedication Ceremony
    News • 2/5/2026
    Belen Jesuit Preparatory School proudly celebrated the dedication of Maury Park on February 5, 2026, marking the official opening of its state-of-the-art baseball complex. The ceremony was led by School President Fr. Guillermo “Willie” García-Tuñón, S.J. ‘87, and wel ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: Spend Time With God
    News • 12/5/2025
    One of the requirements for any couple who is preparing for a Catholic wedding in the Archdiocese of Miami is to fill out a “compatibility questionnaire.” I always have to tell couples not to get too nervous. The intention is not for the Church to say whether you are compatible or not; t ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: Advent Edition
    News • 12/2/2025
    My mother’s parents lived in Spain. Natives of Galicia, they moved to Cuba when they were young and then returned after being exiled. My mother eventually married my dad in Madrid and moved to Miami. My grandparents, though, stayed behind. While I missed having them here all the time, the summ ...
  • Founding of a Nation
    News • 11/25/2025
    Members of the Class of 2030 have returned home after a memorable four-day Founding of a Nation (FOAN) trip through Philadelphia, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. This immersive journey brought students face-to-face with the places and moments that shaped the birth of our country. From November 18R ...
  • Building Bridges of Faith & Opportunity
    News • 10/22/2025
    (This article was initially published in The President's Report | 2024-2025. Click here to read the publication.) In the fall of 2021, Belen Jesuit Preparatory School’s Admissions Office began what has since become a defining tradition rooted in connection, community, and faith. That year, the ...
  • Gaudí, Grottos, & Grace: A Jesuit Student Pilgrimage
    News • 10/22/2025
    (This article was initially published in The President's Report | 2024-2025. Click here to read the publication.) Following in the footsteps of Ignatius of Loyola requires a willingness to take the first step and embrace whatever God places before us. This summer we traveled to Spain, France, and Po ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 14, 2025
    News • 10/14/2025
    I recently came across an image that impressed me. It depicts the Virgin Mary punching the devil in the nose. The image is taken from a medieval manuscript titled "The De Brailes Hours," created by William de Brailes in 13th-century England. I was captivated by what the scene was trying to communica ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: September 15, 2025
    News • 9/15/2025
    In 1981, there was an assassination attempt on one of my heroes. After delivering a speech at the Washington Hilton Hotel, President Ronald Reagan was shot while exiting the building and walking to his limousine. As you can imagine, the scene was chaotic. After rushing him to the hospital and perfor ...
  • College Board National Recognition Program
    News • 9/10/2025
    Congratulations to the six students named Semifinalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program: Max Erdmann, Santiago Felix-Padilla, Andres Hoyos, Julian Quijano, Renier Quintero, and Luis Souto.  Nationally, about 16,000 students, less than 1% of the nation’s graduating high scho ...
  • Ignatian Educator of the Year Named
    News • 8/25/2025
    Deacon Robert O'Malley has been chosen by his colleagues as the fourth recipient of the prestigious Beatriz Jiménez Ignatian Educator of the Year Award. This esteemed award, named in honor of Mrs. Beatriz Jiménez, a revered figure in our community, is a testament to Deacon's 30 years of de ...
  • My BYM Experience
    News • 8/6/2025
    When Father Willie asked me to write this reflection on the BYM trip, I was thrilled to be chosen to write it. But, when the moment came and I was sitting at my desk ready to start typing, I realized I didn't know where to start. That’s when the question that really set the mood for the entire ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: BYM Edition #3
    News • 7/7/2025
    Happy 4th of July! It’s amazing to celebrate the birthday of our nation from the mountains of the DR. While the beauty of God is everywhere, being on foreign soil on a day like today helps you appreciate the good ole US of A. They say distance makes the heart grow fonder. I have 60 boys (and o ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: BYM Edition
    News • 7/1/2025
    It is day 4 of our mission trip and hopefully, you’ve had the chance to see some of the pictures posted on Belen's social media. That is, I hope they’ve been posted. While I get spotty access to the internet from some random Soviet-era satellite that occasionally floats over the Dominica ...
  • Our Taiwanese Adventure
    News • 5/6/2025
    (The following are testimonials by Lucas Delgado ‘25 and and Nicolas Bethel '27, who visited our brother school, St. Ignatius High School in Taipei, as part of our exchange program over the Easter break.) Visiting Taiwan was one of the most eye-opening experiences of my life. As a high school ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: March 27, 2025
    News • 3/27/2025
    It seems every year during this Lenten season, I get the million-dollar question. Does my Lenten sacrifice include Sundays? Well, the short answer is no. You heard me, “no!” In other words, if I gave up chocolate sundaes with whipped cream and different colored sprinkles without a cherry ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: Our Lady of Belen Edition
    News • 1/21/2025
    The 25th year of the 21st century has not seen an edition of “The Band of Brothers.” While most may have experienced relief from the respite, a small number of masochists have asked what has happened. I don’t really know. Maybe there was nothing to say. Perhaps I was just waiting f ...
  • Dean of Mission and Formation Named
    News • 1/17/2025
    Belen Jesuit Preparatory School is excited to announce its new Dean of Mission and Formation. Brendan McCauley is an experienced public speaker dedicated to fostering spiritual growth and creating a vibrant, faith-centered school environment.  “Since every program and individual that is a ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 4, 2024
    News • 10/4/2024
    Good afternoon! I know that salutation is rare, but the desire to write only hit me an hour ago. I wanted to write because today is October 4th, and the Church is celebrating the feast of one of its greatest and most popular saints. And even though that great and popular saint was St. Francis Assisi ...
  • Roberto Surís Athletic Center, Dedication & Blessing Ceremony
    News • 9/27/2024
    Belen Jesuit is proud to announce the opening of its newest building, the Roberto Surís Athletic Center. This center is a testament to the school’s commitment to excellence in athletics and student wellness. The dedication and blessing ceremony was held on September 27. The Most Reverend ...
  • Office of International Studies Established
    News • 9/20/2024
    Belen Jesuit Preparatory School is excited to announce the establishment of the Office of International Studies. This new initiative will be under the direction of  Luis-Alejandro Dinnella-Borrego, Ph.D. , a member of the Social Studies Department since 2018.  The first program will be a C ...
  • National Recognition Program Awards
    News • 9/11/2024
    Congratulations to the EIGHT students named Semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program: Adrian Bodero, Zachary Garcia, Noah Levy, Santiago Martinez-Cid, Emerson Patmore, Vicent Perez Ramos, Matias Rosado, and Gabriel Sintas.  Nationally,  about 16,000 students are named N ...
  • My BYM Experience
    News • 8/29/2024
    From the moment I joined Belen, I often heard stories about the transformative power of the Belen Youth Mission trips. These stories painted a picture of service, community, and faith, but I didn't truly understand what they meant until I found myself standing in La Colonia and La Yuca.  This m ...
  • Ignatian Educator of the Year Named
    News • 8/23/2024
    María Inés Leáñez has been chosen by her colleagues as the third recipient of the prestigious Beatriz Jiménez Ignatian Educator of the Year Award. This esteemed award, named in honor of Mrs. Beatriz Jiménez, a revered figure in our community, is a testament to Marí ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: BYM Edition
    News • 6/29/2024
    Good morning! On the fourth day of our mission, I finally found some time to stop and write from the hills of the Dominican Republic. It wasn’t exactly because I hadn’t been inspired to write, but more because the Holy Spirit had me focused on other things. In the 35 years of being invol ...
  • Ordination of Michael A. Martínez, S.J.
    News • 6/3/2024
    Belen Jesuit Preparatory School alumnus Michael Anthony Martínez S.J. was ordained to the priesthood on June 1, 2024, at the Our Lady of Belen Chapel in Miami. Over 700 people were in attendance at the Mass held at the campus of his alma mater. The main celebrant and homilist was the Archbishop ...
  • Silver Knight Awards Results 2024
    News • 5/23/2024
    The 66th Annual Silver Knight Award ceremony, hosted annually by The Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald, was held on May 23 at the James L. Knight Center. Seven Belen Jesuit seniors were nominated for the coveted award, which recognizes outstanding high school seniors for their unselfish service to th ...
  • Time Flies When You're Having Fun: 50 Years of Service from Ms. Maria Elena Cartaya
    News • 5/1/2024
    Ms. Maria Elena Cartaya is a person who has become synonymous with Belen Jesuit. She is an amazing person who cares deeply about the students and has built incredible relationships with her peers. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from her beloved University of Florida. As Assistant Disciplinaria ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: April 30, 2024
    News • 4/30/2024
    Hello from Jamaica! For the last couple of days, I have been in Kingston for a meeting of our Jesuit province and had the opportunity to visit St. George’s College. A couple of years ago, when the General of the Society of Jesus decided to include Jamaica as part of the Antilles Province, we o ...
  • Alumnus of the Year 2024 Announced
    News • 3/17/2024
    Roberto Surís is a member of the Belen Jesuit class of 1979. In 2019, the vision for a new athletic center on campus led to a conversation with Roberto and from that moment, a passion to see the project come to fruition was ignited. In 2022, the groundbreaking was held for the Roberto Suris Ath ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: March 12, 2024
    News • 3/12/2024
    I’m in Tampa. I’ve been here for the last couple of days. I was asked to be part of a team of Jesuit educators who evaluate the Catholic, Jesuit character of a school. In this case, it”s Tampa Jesuit. The purpose of these reviews is to make sure our schools stay clearly Catholic an ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: March 7, 2024
    News • 3/7/2024
    How’s your Lent going? When I first started taking Belen students on mission trips to the Dominican Republic, we built bridges. There must be over 15 bridges all over the mountains of the DR with BYM tattooed on their sides. It was tough, but important work. Often, these poor villages were blo ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: February 23, 2024
    News • 2/23/2024
    How’s your Lent going? We have one week in the books, and I thought it would be a good idea to check up and see if we have been able to stick to our Lenten promises. Hopefully, you have been taking advantage of the Hallow app we have access to. That forty-day challenge they put together is fan ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: February 16, 2024
    News • 2/16/2024
    In 1966, the great Percy Sledge introduced to the world a love song that put his name on the musical billboards. The song was called “When a Man Loves a Woman” and, not only was it the number one song in America for several weeks, but it also was considered many years later by ̶ ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: February 13, 2024
    News • 2/13/2024
    Tomorrow, we kick off the 40 days of Lent with the celebration of Ash Wednesday Mass. Right after the homily, I will bless the ashes that remind us of our mortality and then proceed to smear them in the shape of a cross on your forehead. The words are powerful, “Remember you are dust and to du ...
  • An Unforgettable Tombola
    News • 2/9/2024
    The Fr. Dorta-Duque, S.J. Memorial Tombola 2024 was the best yet! From the moment it all began on January 27 with the Culinary Extravaganza, you could already tell this year would be one to remember. This year’s Culinary Night Fever-themed event was a great night, from the food to the decorati ...
  • Get Ready for Tombola
    News • 1/12/2024
    Tombola is less than a month away - February 2-4! Don’t forget to buy tickets for the Old School Party featuring Juanabe on Friday night and the Unlimited Ride Bracelet . The weekend ride bracelet is only available to purchase before the start of Tombola and won’t be available during the ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: December 20, 2023
    News • 12/20/2023
    I know you guys are focused on exams. As well you should be. But last night, the Spirit spoke to me and I thought I would share it. I was thinking about Christmas. It dawned on me that the significance of the birth of Christ is so massive that if I were writing the script, it would look nothing like ...
  • Why I Give Back
    News • 11/2/2023
    The Roberto Surís Athletic Center marks a milestone, not just in my personal journey, but in the collective journey of our high school alma mater, Belen Jesuit Preparatory School. High school is a pivotal time in our lives. It is where we forge lasting friendships, discover our passions, and la ...
  • Transforming Lives and Building Dreams
    News • 11/2/2023
    In 2017, Belen Jesuit embarked on a transformative journey with the launch of a capital campaign. The goal was not only to enhance the physical campus but also to ensure that a Belen education remained accessible to deserving students from all walks of life. As of July 31, 2023, we are proud to anno ...
  • National Recognition Program Awards
    News • 10/9/2023
    Congratulations to the nine Commended Students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program: Nicolas J. Abreu, Ilan Asis, Nicholas Duque, Andres E. Fernandez, Manuel M. Gurdian, Matthew E. Llau, Juan Diego Meseguer Grillo, Daniel A. Real and Avery R. Villasuso. Nationally, more than two-thirds (ab ...
  • My BYM Experience
    News • 8/14/2023
    I first heard about Belen Youth Missions when I was a sixth-grade student at Belen, and it was something I always wanted to participate in. I thought of it as an adventure and a great experience. However, in the days leading up to our trip to the Dominican Republic, I became very uneasy. The thought ...
  • MAGIS: Fr. Pedro Suarez, S.J. '58
    News • 7/18/2023
    P edro Antonio Suárez González was born on October 30, 1941, in Havana, Cuba. He graduated from El Colegio de Belén in 1958 and studied architecture at the Universidad Católica de Santo Tomás de Villanueva (1958- 1961). His devotion to living the magis started when he entere ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: June 9, 2023
    News • 6/9/2023
    The end of the school year has arrived. It has been a great one and I am grateful to so many people who have worked so hard to make it such a success. The class of 2023 has moved on to other pastures to begin a new chapter in their lives. Mr. Roca often says the school year goes as the senior class ...
  • Faith, Beauty, and Devotion Opens Fall 2023
    News • 4/21/2023
    The largest exhibition of art from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque Periods to be assembled in Miami from a private art collection is heading to South Florida this fall. Faith, Beauty, and Devotion: Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque Paintings is being organized by Federico Gandolfi Vannini, a ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: March 27, 2023
    News • 3/27/2023
    In my opinion, of all the sports known to man, there is none as nerve-racking as volleyball. I don’t know what it is, but I can’t sit and watch a game without twisting and turning like I have “ants in my pants that make me do the boogie dance” (wow, that just sent me back to ...
  • Alumnus of the Year 2023 Announced
    News • 3/8/2023
    Congratulations to Eduardo J. García, named Alumnus of the Year! Known as Eddie, he is a member of the Belen Jesuit class of 1987 and has served as a Parent Advisor for the class of 2023 for seven years. He has been a member of the Belen Board of Advisors since 2022 and will serve in that capac ...
  • Basketball Wins First-Ever Regional Championship
    News • 2/27/2023
    As the clock ran to zero, players, coaches, parents, and students all began to realize what was about to be accomplished on the Wolverines' home court on February 24. Nervous energy evolved into pure joy, and at the sound of the buzzer, hundreds of students rushed to celebrate their classmates on th ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: Ash Wednesday
    News • 2/22/2023
    (This column was originally emailed to students, faculty, staff, and current parents as part of the ongoing series, To the Band of Brothers. Click here to read past columns.) And so, it begins. Today is Ash Wednesday and with it, we kick off forty days of Lent. At Mass today we will receive ashes on ...
  • José Milton Foundation Unveiling Ceremony
    News • 2/1/2023
    (Father Willie delivered this speech at the José Milton Foundation Unveiling Ceremony on February 1, 2023. Click here to watch the ceremony. Click here to view the photo album.) In 1961, when a small group of Jesuit priests made their way to the shores of South Florida from the shores of Havana ...
  • A Place to Call Home: Phil Fernández ‘94
    News • 1/26/2023
    Upon transferring from Epiphany Catholic School, Felipe “Phil” Fernández became a part of the 7th-grade class at Belen Jesuit. Phil made it a priority to get involved in extracurricular activities and set out to make lasting memories. Throughout his years as a Belen student, Fern ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: December 8, 2022
    News • 12/8/2022
    My grandmother used to do something for her grandchildren I always thought to be very significant. On the day of our birthday, she would call us early in the morning to wish us a happy birthday. That makes sense. But then, after hanging up, she would call our mothers to congratulate them as well. He ...
  • Advent marks the beginning of a New Year
    News • 12/2/2022
    (The following is an excerpt from the To the Band of Brothers column sent to the school community on November 29, 2022) Happy New Year! Yes, you read correctly, happy new year. Hopefully, you know that the first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of a new liturgical year for the Catholic Church. W ...
  • Kino Border Immersion Reflection
    News • 12/2/2022
    Surveillance cameras, an ominous wall enveloped in barbed wire, and a massive blimp watching from above. One would think the scene was straight from a dystopian novel. Instead, it is simply the border between Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora in Mexico; it’s one city completely cut in two. ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: December 2, 2022
    News • 12/2/2022
    Your generation has been short-changed for a few reasons, but one, in particular, stands out. You didn’t grow up with Schoolhouse Rock. Do yourself a favor, stop reading this email, go on your iPhone or iPad, open your YouTube app, and type in “Conjunction Junction.” Give yourself ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 29, 2022
    News • 11/29/2022
    Good morning! Happy New Year! Yes, you read correctly, happy new year. Hopefully, you know that the first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of a new liturgical year for the Catholic Church. While the calendar year begins January 1st and ends December 31st, our liturgical calendar begins with the ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 3, 2022
    News • 11/3/2022
    When I was a sophomore at Belen, my theology teacher was a Jesuit priest by the name of Enrique San Pedro, S.J. A Belen alumnus from the class of 1941, he entered the Society of Jesus when he was just 15 years old. After his ordination to the priesthood in 1957, he furthered his studies at the Ponti ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 14, 2022
    News • 10/14/2022
    I’ve been noticing a greater presence of parents at our FLEX Masses during the week. I love it. Having the new chapel has given us the opportunity to not only celebrate grade-level Masses, but also have room to invite your parents. Remind your parents they are invited to attend any FLEX Mass, ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: September 28, 2022
    News • 9/28/2022
    I know you guys will probably still be snug-like-a-bug-in-a-rug when you receive this email in your inbox, but at least it will be there for you when you finally get out of bed for lunch. I don’t blame you this morning if you sleep in. From what we can tell, the morning will be dark, dreary, a ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: September 8, 2022
    News • 9/8/2022
    Today we celebrate the feast of the Nativity of Mary. That’s right, Mary turns about a quarter of a century over 2,000 years old. I may be off by a few years, but I would imagine when you get to be that old you don’t mind them tacking on or shaving off a few years. Mind you, I’m ju ...
  • Ignatian Educator of the Year Named
    News • 8/26/2022
    Mrs. Margarita Guerrero has been selected by her peers as the first recipient of the Beatriz Jiménez Ignatian Educator of the Year Award. Affectionately referred to as Maca by her colleagues, she is celebrating her tenth year at Belen Jesuit as a Spanish teacher. “We are so happy to be ab ...
  • “Why are you here?”
    News • 8/17/2022
    Entering the Belen Youth Mission trip, Father Willie presented us with this big question; “Why are you here?” At first, many of us may have thought it was to complete service hours or to provide water to those who need it. And although providing the people of Yerba Buena with water was p ...
  • 2022 Sports Hall of Fame Inductees
    News • 5/9/2022
    The 2022 Belen Sports Hall of Fame welcomed six new individual members and one team in a ceremony that took place on May 7. Over 100 people attended the event. The following gentlemen joined the 61 individuals and three teams already inducted into the HOF: David Bouza ‘02 - Track &; Field and ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: April 1, 2022
    News • 4/1/2022
    There was an eerie silence in school on Tuesday. I know it had everything to do with mathematics. For the vast majority of the student population, the math portion of the ACT was being administered. Trust me, that will silence anyone. As I peeked into the various classrooms, I would have sudden flas ...
  • José González '91 - Magis
    News • 2/17/2022
    (This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Winter 2022 edition) As our community moves past the difficult times that have befallen us over the last year, we look to those individuals who embody the MAGIS to guide us. These individuals are leaders who understand what it means t ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: February 16, 2022
    News • 2/16/2022
    Good morning! There’s an interesting detail in our new chapel that I am almost positive will go undetected by the majority of people. That’s the beauty of religious art and architecture. It gives you the opportunity to very subtly make some powerful statements about our faith. It’s ...
  • A Place to Call Home: Víctor Arrieta ’95
    News • 2/10/2022
    (This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Winter 2022 edition) A Place to Call Home: Víctor Arrieta ’95  By: Tomás Duque ’22  On his first day of class at Belen, Víctor Arrieta ’95 walked into school with his green backpack strapped ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: January 28, 2022
    News • 1/28/2022
    There is a picture hanging in the administration building that you should all see. It was taken in 1919 and features the Belen Tombola. That’s right, Tombola in 1919! Actually, Tombola is older than that, but I am sure no one took pictures or they have been lost over the years. What’s am ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: January 13, 2022
    News • 1/13/2022
    In 1522, Ignatius of Loyola made a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Montserrat just outside of Barcelona, Spain. For centuries devout Catholics had been making their way to this holy place to visit the image of the Black Madonna. Legend has it the image was carved in the year 50 A.D. by St. L ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: January 6, 2022
    News • 1/6/2022
    When you think about the United States of America, what are the first things that come to mind? Baseball? Apple pie? The Statue of Liberty? Democracy? How about saints? Not the New Orleans Saints, who since Drew Brees retired have reverted to being referred to as the ‘Aints’ because they ...
  • Why I Give Back
    News • 12/2/2021
    (This article first appeared in the  Belen Jesuit President's Report , 2020-21 edition) “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted” (Aesop). I did not have to think twice when I was asked to share my thoughts of why giving back to Belen Jesuit Preparatory School is imp ...
  • Sacred Art Series: St. René Goupil
    News • 6/30/2022
    (The Sacred Art Series will feature and explain the artwork which will be included in the Our Lady of Belen Chapel. This painting was commissioned to Spanish artist Raúl Berzosa and will be included in one of the side chapels. The chapel is scheduled to be completed during the 2021-2022 school ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 30, 2021
    News • 11/30/2021
    Good morning and welcome back! After six glorious days of being out of school for the Thanksgiving holiday, it is time to get back to work for the last push of the first semester. Think about it, only a couple more weeks of class and we are diving into semester exams and off on Christmas break. If y ...
  • Sacred Art Series: St. Jean de Brébeuf
    News • 6/30/2022
    (The Sacred Art Series will feature and explain the artwork which will be included in the Our Lady of Belen Chapel. This painting was commissioned to Spanish artist Raúl Berzosa and will be included in one of the side chapels. The chapel is scheduled to be completed during the 2021-2022 school ...
  • Forever Belen Gala
    News • 11/10/2021
    On November 6, over seven hundred members of the Belen community attended the Annual Gala held on campus to celebrate our 60th anniversary in Miami. The theme, “Forever Belen” encompassed what it means to be a member of this community and because of your continued support, Belen will ind ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 4, 2021
    News • 11/4/2021
    Good morning! There’s an expression that says, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” The statement is false. In 2015, I was working in the Dominican Republic at a school on the border with Haiti. On the weekends, I would celebrate Mass at our local parish. One Sunday, the ...
  • Sacred Art Series: St. Alberto Hurtado
    News • 6/30/2022
    (The Sacred Art Series will feature and explain the artwork which will be included in the Our Lady of Belen Chapel. The chapel is scheduled to be completed in the winter of 2021.) Allberto Hurtado was born in Viña del Mar, Chile on January 22, 1901 to an aristocratic family. They later became i ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 7, 2021
    News • 10/7/2021
    Good morning! In the backyard of Villa Javier, the Jesuit residence at Belen Jesuit, there is a small Marian shrine. The image is that of Our Lady of Lourdes and happens to be the place for my morning prayer. It’s been there for as long as I can remember and, for as long as I ha ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 4, 2021
    News • 10/4/2021
    Good morning! We continue to get a lot of visitors to the art gallery wanting to see the various images that will eventually adorn our new chapel. Thanks to Mr. Luis Dulzaides and his team, the exhibit has been a huge success. Not only has it given us a place to store the pieces until construction i ...
  • 170 Students Awarded with Academic Honors
    News • 9/30/2021
    The College Board, which administers the PSAT and SAT among its activities, recognizes academic excellence through its National Recognition Programs. The Belen Jesuit administration is proud to announce that 170 students have been named Scholars in at least one of the recognition programs: National ...
  • Volunteer Service Fair 2021
    News • 9/30/2021
    The Volunteer Service Fair was held on September 27 for students in 10th grade and those who signed up in grades 9 and 11. Over 325 students who participated were able to connect with 29 community partners in attendance. “We are blessed to have so many wonderful organizations present,” s ...
  • To the Band of Brothers- September 15, 2021
    News • 9/15/2021
    Good morning! As you know, yesterday we celebrated the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. This feast day helps remind us of the passion of our Lord and how it is through his suffering that we are saved. Today, the suffering theme continues with the feast day of Our Lady of Sorrows. In this case, we are r ...
  • Sacred Art Series: Fr. Walter Ciszek
    News • 6/30/2022
    (The Sacred Art Series will feature and explain the artwork in the Our Lady of Belen Chapel. The chapel is scheduled to be completed in the winter of 2021.) Fr. Walter Ciszek was born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, on November 4, 1904. His parents were Polish immigrants. He had a tumultuous youth, eve ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: September 10, 2021
    News • 9/10/2021
    Good morning! At the risk of writing something a little too long, I wanted to share this write-up with you. I was inspired to send it because one of our Belen brothers this morning gifted me a souvenir from his visit to the Cathedral of Zaragoza and La Virgen del Pilar. The God-incidence is that jus ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: August 30, 2021
    News • 8/30/2021
    Good morning! One short week in the books and another ready to begin. There is nothing like having you guys back on campus. I feel like wearing masks indoors is a small price to pay for being together. We have to make sure we keep this going for a while so we can assure a stay on campus. We already ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: August 11, 2021
    News • 8/11/2021
    Good morning! I know what you’re thinking. “Oh no, if I just got an email from Fr. Willie, it must mean school is about to start!” Hold your horses. While it is true that classes are right around the corner, this email is about something else. As a matter of fact, I have waited a c ...
  • Challenges support The Fund for Belen
    News • 8/5/2021
    This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Summer 2021 edition. Sparked by a desire to garner support for The Fund for Belen and to grow alumni and parent participation, three challenges were held during the 2020-2021 school year. The Tombola and the May Mania Decades Challenge ...
  • Magis: Colonel Armando Fiterre '86
    News • 7/27/2021
    This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Summer 2021 edition. In the twilight of this academic year, the trials and tribulations that we have faced as a community have made the desperate need for leaders who embody the principle of MAGIS starkly apparent. In order to sustain ...
  • Belen in Minecraft
    News • 7/20/2021
    This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Summer 2021 edition. There are two things that I have always admired about the Belen Jesuit community: 1) the way in which a student, alumnus, or faculty member’s productivity increases a thousandfold when they’re against t ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: June 10, 2021
    News • 6/10/2021
    Good morning! Well, this is it. The pandemic year is over and windows are beginning to open up to breaths of fresh air that bring hope for the year to come. It has been a struggle, but we have done well and we are better for it. Better because we were able to navigate the turbulent waters with grace ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: June 7, 2021
    News • 6/7/2021
    Good morning!   Last week they installed the image of the Holy Spirit in the new chapel. It’s the first piece of artwork that has made its way into the building. The architect designed the perfect place for it. Like the rest of the structure, the white dove surrounded by golden rays and c ...
  • Fr. Julio Minsal-Ruiz, S.J., '05 to continue studies in Rome
    News • 5/28/2021
    After 2 years teaching at Belen Jesuit the time has come for Father Julio Minsal-Ruiz, S.J., '05 to pursue advanced studies in philosophical theology at the Gregorian University in Rome. He began his tenure teaching theology as a transitional deacon. His ordination was held in Gesu Church in Februar ...
  • Two Silver Knights, Two Honorable Mentions
    News • 5/26/2021
    It was the culmination of a memorable and historic high school journey. The 63rd Annual Silver Knight Award ceremony, hosted annually by The Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald, was held virtually on May 20th. Ten Belen Jesuit seniors were nominated for the coveted award that recognizes outstanding hig ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: May 19, 2021
    News • 5/19/2021
    Good morning!   A few days ago, a friend of mine told me he loaded his family into the car and drove to Orlando after Florida officials and the CDC eased some of the COVID-19 restrictions. Of course, who wouldn’t want to finally make their way back to the Magic Kingdom and visit Mickey Mo ...
  • Sacred Art Series: St. José de Anchieta
    News • 6/30/2022
    (The Sacred Art Series will feature and explain the artwork which will be included in the Our Lady of Belen Chapel. This painting was commissioned to Spanish artist Raúl Berzosa and will be included in one of the side chapels. The chapel is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2021.) St. Jo ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: May 12, 2021
    News • 5/12/2021
    Good morning!   I love standing in the middle of the driveway early in the morning before most of the cars start pulling up and around, and stare at the façade of the new chapel. It’s beautiful. When the architect and I were discerning where to build our new chapel, we went back and ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: May 5, 2021
    News • 5/5/2021
    Good morning! I was going through YouTube videos on how to improve my chip shots in golf. As I was “surfing,” I came across an old Apple Computer commercial I remember liking when it first came out. The theme of the advertisement was “think different.” It highlights the life ...
  • Sacred Art Series: Blessed Miguel Pro
    News • 6/30/2022
    (The Sacred Art Series will feature and explain the artwork which will be included in the Our Lady of Belen Chapel. The chapel is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2021.) Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro was born in Guadalupe, Zacatecas, Mexico, on January 13, 1891. He was born into a mining f ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: April 26, 2021
    News • 4/26/2021
    Good morning, Sitting on a shelf in my office is a picture that I treasure more than most. It was taken in 1987 on the night of my Baccalaureate Mass. In it I am standing at the entrance of the church flanked on either side by two very important people. To my left is Fr. Eddy Alvarez, S.J. ’63 ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: April 16, 2021
    News • 4/16/2021
    Good morning! I know I run the risk of sounding like an old man, but I am amazed at how cell phones have changed the way we live. They've been such an important part of our lives and for so long, that old people like your parents (and me of course) forget how it used to be. Today, from the office of ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: April 14, 2021
    News • 4/14/2021
    Good morning! Men for others? Belen Jesuit has a long-standing relationship with the Missionaries of Charity. Ever since St. Theresa of Calcutta came to Miami and missioned her sisters here establishing a soup kitchen, we have been involved. Our students, faculty, and staff have volunteered there fo ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: April 12, 2021
    News • 4/12/2021
    Good morning!   It seems like forever we have been out of school. I know none of you are complaining about that. I wouldn’t either. The Easter break was just as long as it always is, but for some reason, this one seemed longer. Either way, it’s good to be back. Now we start the fina ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: March 26, 2021
    News • 3/26/2021
    Good morning!   We finished up with Ignatian Week last week and I feel like I should have written a few more emails to you about the significance of those days. I know we have various images of St. Ignatius all over the school and several banners with typical Ignatian catchphrases like “ ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: March 25, 2021
    News • 3/25/2021
    Good morning! I have written several emails about the pride and joy we feel with the accomplishments of various groups of our school. From soccer to thespians, the young men who this year have put the time and effort to perfect their craft in representation of their alma mater have netted extraordin ...
  • SACRED ART SERIES: ST. ROQUE GONZÁLEZ
    News • 6/30/2022
    (The Sacred Art Series will feature and explain the artwork which will be included in the Our Lady of Belen Chapel. The chapel is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2021. This painting was commissioned to Spanish artist Raúl Berzosa and will be included in one of the side chapels.) St. Ro ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: March 19, 2021
    News • 3/19/2021
    Good morning! Happy feast day of St. Joseph: husband of Mary, foster father of Jesus, patron of the Catholic Church, and a happy death! You’ve probably been wondering where I’ve been this week. I’ve been here, but I haven’t written you any emails. I’ve been thinking. I& ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: March 12, 2021
    News • 3/12/2021
    Good morning, One of the benefits of being a priest is that people very generously invite you to dinner. I figure they want to do something nice for you and since you take vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and don’t take a vow of hunger, offering you a meal is a good idea. They are abs ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: March 3, 2021
    News • 3/3/2021
    Good morning, My father got upset with me the other day. He had called me several times and I didn’t pick up. Not only that, but I didn’t call him back either. He got angry and let me know it as well. Amazing! I’m 51 years old and I’m still getting my wrists slapped by my fat ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: March 1, 2021
    News • 3/1/2021
    Good morning!   Welcome to March and to the second full week of Lent. We are exactly 10 days into Lent (not including Sundays) and yesterday celebrated the second Sunday of this very important liturgical time. If you do the math, there are 30 days left of fasting, abstinence, and almsgiving (no ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: February 26, 2021
    News • 2/26/2021
    Good morning!   I’ve been dying to tell you guys an interesting story. It goes to prove what I have said all along about the Belen brotherhood and is just one more bit of evidence that gives credence to the Band of Brothers theme for the year.   Last week I got a text message from a ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: February 22, 2021
    News • 2/22/2021
    Good morning!   It seems that every year during Lent I write this kind of email. I do so only because every year, without exception, I get this kind of question. Does my Lenten sacrifice include Sundays? Once again, the answer is “no.” You have read correctly. The answer is “n ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: February 19, 2021
    News • 2/19/2021
    Good morning! Today is the first of several meatless Fridays during our Lenten journey. It’s funny, on Wednesday night, we were gathered in de la Cruz Stadium for the first regional soccer game. Archbishop McCarthy gave us a run for our money. With 50 seconds left in the game, up 1-0, one of t ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: February 17, 2021
    News • 2/17/2021
    Good morning! And so, it begins. Starting today, there are forty days of Lent to which we look forward. I’m not going to lie, even though I am fully aware it is a time of extraordinary spiritual opportunities, the idea of giving something up, not eating meat on Fridays, and wearing purple (I d ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: February 12, 2021
    News • 2/12/2021
    Good morning!   A game for the ages! One that will go down in the record books as nail-biting, heart-stopping, toe-tingling, jaw-dropping, lip-smacking, knee-jerking, ear-ringing, stomach-churning, and any other body part that reacts to extreme excitement. I’m referring to the district ch ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: February 11, 2021
    News • 2/11/2021
    Good morning!   I confess I have never been interested in Super Bowl commercials. I am bothered by all the hype in the media about them as Super Bowl Sunday approaches because I find most of them to be lame. Yes, there have been some exceptions in the past. For example, search on YouTube Wendy& ...
  • Magis: Armando Codina '65
    News • 2/9/2021
    (This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Winter 2021 edition) Though he prefers to give back quietly and without fanfare, the internet makes it easy to learn about Armando Codina, his wife Margarita, and their family’s philanthropic endeavors. Most notably, in 2000 Cod ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: February 5, 2021
    News • 2/5/2021
    Good morning! Even in the midst of the pandemic, where we have been limited in what we can do, we have found the way of making things happen. No question the circumstances have forced us to be creative. One of the things we have missed has been the theater. You may have noticed, no musicals, no conc ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: February 3, 3021
    News • 2/3/2021
    Good morning!    There are a bunch of posters scattered throughout the campus with quotes from various historical figures and leaders of the black community. In celebration of Black History Month, these powerful statements, made by some powerful people, help celebrate the powerful contribu ...
  • Expanding Imaginations
    News • 1/27/2021
    Belen Jesuit students are often distinguished by their ability to be creative in the face of adversity. A great example of this is  an innovative program fostered by Manuel Rodriguez-Lapido '21--the Miami Media Outreach (MMO). In a time when many extra-curricular programs have stayed virtual, t ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: January 26, 2021
    News • 1/26/2021
    Good morning!   Permit me a stroll down memory lane this morning. The reason is that today we celebrate the feast of St. Timothy, one of the disciples of St. Paul and the first bishop of Ephesus. He is also the patron saint of the parish of my youth and the namesake of my elementary and middle ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: January 21, 2021
    News • 1/21/2021
    Good morning! If you drove on to campus today through the Villa Javier entrance (6th street), you may have noticed the stainless steel grills tethered to propane tanks just outside the V-section of the building. If you saw them, then you know by now what great news they bring. If not, then in just a ...
  • Sacred Art Series: St. Francis Borgia
    News • 6/30/2022
    (The Sacred Art Series will feature and explain the artwork which will be included in the Our Lady of Belen Chapel. The chapel is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2021.) This painting was commissioned to Spanish artist Raúl Berzosa and will be included in one of the side chapels. St. Fr ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: January 13, 2021
    News • 1/13/2021
    Good morning! There’s a little bottle of holy water from Lourdes sitting on my desk in my bedroom. Not holy water from Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, but from Lourdes, the little village in southern France. While I do not doubt the water fountains at Lourdes Academy flow with holy goodness every ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: January 12, 2021
    News • 1/12/2021
    Good morning! Yesterday, Fr. Minsal celebrated the one-year anniversary of his priesthood. Amazing, I can’t believe it’s been one year (because it seems like 10). I remember how excited we were as the day approached when another Belen alumnus was going to be included in the priestly rank ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: January 11, 2021
    News • 1/11/2021
    Good morning!  Welcome back to Ordinary Time. I know it may not seem like it because there is nothing ordinary about the times we are living, but for the Church and its liturgical calendar, no matter the circumstances taking place in the secular world, it is ordinary time. It is time to put awa ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: January 8, 2021
    News • 1/8/2021
    Good morning, The joke goes like this: why did the golfer wear two pairs of pants? In case he got a hole in one. Nothing like those jokes you read off the paper Dixie Cups your grandmother used to buy from Grand Union and stored in a dispenser that was attached to the side of her refrigerator. She a ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: January 7, 2021
    News • 1/7/2021
    Good morning! In yesterday’s email, I mentioned that on Sunday we celebrated the feast of the Epiphany. We did… liturgically. Traditionally though, the feast day of the Epiphany is January 6th. The reason for the split-personality complex is simple. Many of the dioceses around the world ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: January 6, 2021
    News • 1/6/2021
    Good morning, When you think about the United States of America what are the first things that come to your mind? Is it baseball, or apple pie, or the Statue of Liberty, or democracy? Well, how about saints? Not the New Orleans Saints, who for so many years when I was a kid were commonly referred to ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: December 17, 2020
    News • 12/17/2020
    Good morning! Okay, this is it. The last day of classes before the holiday break. Congratulations on getting to this point. I know it hasn’t been easy. We have maneuvered through some choppy waters, but, as a family, we have docked safely in Christmas harbor. Do me a favor, please be sure to t ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: December 15, 2020
    News • 12/15/2020
    Good morning! Last night I was listening to some Christmas carols when Josh Groban’s version of "Amazing Grace" came on. It’s not really a Christmas carol, but I let it play anyway because I love the song. Not only are the lyrics beautiful, but the history behind them is powerful. It was ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: December 10, 2020
    News • 12/11/2020
    Good morning! I recently read an article written by a child psychologist claiming parents should never hit or spank their children. She claims such forms of corporal punishment only generate violent children. She suggests instead a more “formative” type of reprimand, something more ̶ ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: December 9, 2020
    News • 12/10/2020
    Good morning! I thought I would give you guys an update on the construction of the Our Lady of Belen Chapel. I don’t know if you were able to see the  video  Fr. Christian and I did a week ago highlighting some of the main components of the new space. Either way, let me fill you in. ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: December 3, 2020
    News • 12/3/2020
    Good morning!   This day could not begin without writing about the hands-down, beyond-a-shadow-of-a-doubt, unquestionably second-most important Jesuit in the history of the Jesuits. This guy is so second-most-important that throughout history many children, especially Spanish ones, have been ch ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: December 2, 2020
    News • 12/2/2020
    Good morning! A few years ago, on the first Sunday of Advent, I was celebrating Mass at a local parish when a little girl came up to me and asked why I was dressed like Barney the Dinosaur. She correctly observed my vestments were purple and covered my whole body. Apparently, throughout the Mass, sh ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 20, 2020
    News • 11/20/2020
    Good morning! I grew up in a house that was located in South Miami. It was my “hood.” It was on those suburban streets that I would ride my bike looking for fallen mangos and avocados. I would collect them to sell to neighbors for a quarter. I know a quarter doesn’t buy much anymor ...
  • ARROYO QUAD SERIES: FLOWERING TREES
    News • 11/18/2020
    The Arroyo Quad at Belen Jesuit includes several magnificent flowering trees. Like all trees, they provide cooling shade and wildlife habitat. As a bonus, their intense and dramatic flowers bring bold splashes of color to the quad at different times of the year.  A few of the trees lurking in t ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 13, 2020
    News • 11/13/2020
    Good morning, I don’t think a day off in the middle of the week is a good idea. Don’t get me wrong, this nation needs to celebrate Veterans’ Day, but I think they should push it to a Monday or a Friday. The problem is, when we get back to school the following day, we seem more tire ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 12, 2020
    News • 11/12/2020
    Good morning! One of the more popular prayers in our Church is the Hail Mary. Normally, you learn it as a child right after memorizing the Our Father. While you will only hear these words issued from the mouths of Catholics, there’s another kind of Hail Mary that over the years has made its wa ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 6, 2020
    News • 11/6/2020
    Good morning! Not to beat a dead horse with a stick, but a thought came to me yesterday as we celebrated the feast day of all Jesuit saints and blesseds of the Society of Jesus. As I mentioned in yesterday’s email, there are 51 saints and 150 blesseds. We posted on social media the image of a ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 5, 2020
    News • 11/5/2020
    Good morning!   Today is November 5th and we celebrate the feast day of all the Jesuit saints and blesseds. While we are constantly celebrating individual feast days throughout the liturgical year, today we lump them all together and give thanks that our history has been graced with such courag ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 4, 2020
    News • 11/4/2020
    Good morning! You have probably heard by now that Dr. Thomas de Quesada ’94 will be coming back to work at Belen for the next academic year. While there is a large number of you who know who I am talking about, many probably don’t. So, I thought I would dedicate this morning’s emai ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 29, 2020
    News • 10/29/2020
    Good morning! I recently read some extraordinary news. Scientists have discovered large deposits of water on the sunlit side of the surface of the moon. It seems they always speculated it could be there, but now they have proof. While further investigations are necessary, the implications are huge f ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 27, 2020
    News • 10/27/2020
    Good morning! A couple of days ago a friend asked me a great question. The answer was  Dancing Queen  by ABBA. I can’t believe that I said it, but when asked the name of a song that I would normally not admit to liking, it was the first that came to mind.  Dancing Queen  ma ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 21, 2020
    News • 10/21/2020
    Good morning! Even though yesterday I hit you with an email about the mass, I thought I would hit you again. I’ve often heard it said Catholics don’t know much about the Bible. I admit, members of other Christian denominations seem to have the upper hand in knowing Scripture better than ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 20, 2020
    News • 10/20/2020
    Good morning! Here’s one of the clearest images of my childhood. It was a Friday night in a small motel room just outside Disney World in Orlando. It was one of those special occasions when the whole family was able to spend a weekend somewhere other than in Miami Beach. There were seven of us ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 19, 2020
    News • 10/19/2020
    Good morning! Want to hear (actually, read) a funny joke? A man goes to the door of a Franciscan community and knocks. A friar opens the door. The man says, “Father, I want to ask a favor. Can you please offer a novena so I can get a Lexus?” The confused Franciscan asks, “My son, w ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 14, 2020
    News • 10/14/2020
    Good morning! Do the names William Hanna and Joseph Barbera mean anything to you? You probably think they don’t, but they do. For many, many years, these guys were the brains behind some of the most famous cartoons of the 70s and 80s. Long before the Simpsons or Family Guy, there were Hanna an ...
  • Arroyo Quad Series: Cycad Collection
    News • 10/9/2020
    Among the plant specimens in Belen’s collection, the fifteen species of cycads are perhaps the rarest. Cycads, often confused with palms because of their leaf structure, are in fact ancient “gymnosperms” dating back to the time of the dinosaurs: imagine a Brachiosaurus and a Stegos ...
  • To My Boys: October 7, 2020
    News • 10/7/2020
    Good morning!   Today will be the last installment on the image of Our Lady of Belen. You have already read some of the beautiful things about the image and what they mean. There are a couple more elements I would like to point out.   The first one I confess I am not too clear about. You w ...
  • To My Boys: October 5, 2020
    News • 10/5/2020
    Good morning!   Last night I walked through the construction site of what will, in the summer of next year, be our new Our Lady of Belen Chapel. When people comment after seeing it as it rises on the southeast corner of our campus they are impressed with how big it is. “That’s not a ...
  • To My Boys: October 2, 2020
    News • 10/2/2020
    Good morning! “Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name.” You are definitely too young to remember that song. It was from a very popular television sitcom called  Cheers . I remember growing up in the 80s, watching that show on NBC, and laughing hysterically. I think ...
  • To My Boys: September 30, 2020
    News • 9/30/2020
    Good morning! I promise today will be the last installment of our tour through the little round chapel at the heart of our school. Actually, I decided to leave the centerpiece for last. The reason is I wanted to make sure that if you remember anything, you remember this. When you walk into our chape ...
  • To My Boys: September 29, 2020
    News • 9/29/2020
    Good morning! It’s tomorrow and, just as I promised, we are going to cover the last two pieces of work in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, sculpted by Manuel Carbonell ‘36. The first of these two pieces is actually my favorite one, so don’t be surprised if I go a little dee ...
  • To My Boys: September 28, 2020
    News • 9/28/2020
    Good morning! Since so much hype has been rightfully placed on the new chapel under construction, I thought it would be a good idea to focus a little attention on the little round chapel that has served us so well for the last 40 years. On Friday, I wrote about the change made in the placement of th ...
  • To My Boys: September 25, 2020
    News • 9/25/2020
    Good morning! One of the things we have greatly missed during this time of quarantine has been the constant visits from alumni. We always encourage graduates to make their way back to campus to visit their teachers and counselors, tour the new things that have been built, and stay for lunch. Unfortu ...
  • To My Boys: September 18, 2020
    News • 9/18/2020
    Good morning!   I lived in Chile for one year and spent some time in both Santiago and Antofagasta. What a beautiful country. I was amazed at how you have everything from the most arid desert in the world to the most luscious forests. The food was great, the wine greater, and the people greates ...
  • To My Boys: September 16, 2020
    News • 9/16/2020
    Good morning!   One of my favorite lines comes from a movie that came out in 1997 called “As Good As It Gets.” It stars Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt. In the movie, Nicholson plays an obsessive-compulsive writer who falls in love with a waitress. She is the only one who can serve hi ...
  • Arroyo Quad Series: Botanical Garden Wins Design Award
    News • 9/16/2020
    We are proud to announce the Arroyo Quad is the recipient of a 2020 Design Award from the Florida American Society of Landscape Architects. The Quad, opened in November of 2019, provides a magical green oasis on campus. To honor the school’s history, Father Willie wanted a tropical botanical g ...
  • To My Boys: September 15, 2020
    News • 9/15/2020
    Good morning. I am sure you guys have heard the expression, “no pain, no gain.” It is absolutely true. There is no way to move forward in life without going through moments of pain. If you want to get better grades, you have to go through the pain of extra hours of studying. If you want ...
  • School Reopening Update
    News • 9/10/2020
    (This information was emailed to parents on September 9, 2020. Up-to-date information and frequently asked questions are posted on our COVID-19 Information webpage .)   It has been two weeks since the academic year began, and with it distance learning. As you know, that decision was made with g ...
  • To My Boys: September 8, 2020
    News • 9/8/2020
    Good morning! Hope you guys had a restful and safe weekend. Nothing like a long weekend to recharge the batteries and build up the strength to get back to work. I was thinking yesterday, I believe Labor Day is the only holiday that you actually don’t do what you celebrate. On Thanksgiving Day ...
  • To My Boys: September 2, 2020
    News • 9/2/2020
    Good morning! Today we celebrate the mass of the Holy Spirit. It is always the first school-wide mass of the academic year. Traditionally, in Catholic schools and universities, this first mass celebrates the third person of the most holy Trinity because of the continuous power of the Spirit’s ...
  • To My Boys: August 31, 2020
    News • 8/31/2020
    Good morning ! Nothing like a Monday to get the scholastic juices flowing. I hope you guys had a great weekend and were able to get the necessary rest and had sufficient distraction to now hunker down and focus on the week of virtual learning ahead. Hopefully, the distractions of the weekend also in ...
  • Happy Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola
    News • 7/31/2020
    There is a little known “miracle” attributed to St. Ignatius of Loyola. It happened in 1602 in the very town of Manresa in Spain where Ignatius had spent those crucial months (1522-1523) living in a cave undergoing that phenomenal experience that would one day be the Spiritual Exercises. ...
  • Creativity Enhancing the Virtual Experience
    News • 7/17/2020
    (This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Summer 2020 edition) In a global pandemic, the only thing that is certain is that nobody knows what is next. It’s a time of unpredictability and isolation. Around the country, the pandemic has crippled the economy, and as a resu ...
  • Distance Learning
    News • 7/16/2020
    (This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Summer 2020 edition) I n early February, signs of the coronavirus started to make headlines around the country and the impact it could have on our society started to become a reality. By the end of that month, the Belen Jesuit adminis ...
  • Are you BConnected?
    News • 7/10/2020
    (This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Summer 2020 edition) Frankie Castellanos ‘15 developed his desire to network on the Belen football team. He loved talking to his teammates and coaches. That passion for connecting with others carried over into his career at a le ...
  • Full STEAM Ahead
    News • 7/8/2020
    (This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Summer 2020 edition) Belen Jesuit is moving full STEAM ahead into the future of education with the upcoming Roberto C. Goizueta Innovation Center. Creating academic excellence is an integral part of Belen’s mission, and the Inno ...
  • Class of 2020 Banner: The ‘MMXX Essentials’ Playlist Explained
    News • 6/18/2020
      (The following explanation of the Senior Banner was presented by Nicholas Oyarzun ‘20 and Sebastian Alonso ‘20 during the Offertory of the Class of 2020 Baccalaureate Mass on June 15, 2020, at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Francisco Paredes ‘20 approached the altar with the Senior ...
  • #BNETWORKED: AG Law
    News • 4/21/2020
    With over 7,000 alumni around the world and with a reinvigorated desire to showcase our alumni, Belen launched #BNetworked in December 2018. “The goal is to highlight companies that are either alumni-owned or have a group of alumni that work together. We aim to showcase how the bonds formed at ...
  • Lent is So Romantic
    News • 2/28/2020
    In 1966, the great Percy Sledge introduced the world to a love song that put his name on the musical billboards. The song was called When a Man Loves a Woman and, not only was it the number one song in America for several weeks, but it also was considered many years later by Rolling Stones Magazine ...
  • Why I Give Back
    News • 2/21/2020
    (This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Winter 2020 edition) I remember my first day at Belen Jesuit in Little Havana very well. I was an incoming seventh-grader. I was coming to Belen from Pinecrest Elementary School. I was terrified because I did not know one other incomi ...
  • Senior Publishes Children’s Book About Inclusion
    News • 12/9/2019
    Kevin Valido, a Belen Jesuit senior published a children’s book about inclusion. The book tells the story of two children, Jack and George, who attend a camp with students who have disabilities and learn that, although they have differences, they also share many similarities. The book is calle ...
  • Gratitude, thank you Belen
    News • 12/4/2019
    A special assembly was held on December 4 to bid farewell to Brother Timothy Bishop n.S.J (a Jesuit novice of the UCS Province) after serving the Belen community for 6-weeks. During his time at the school, Brother Bishop shared his vocation story with students, faculty, and staff. He assisted on ret ...
  • Homily on the feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola
    News • 8/2/2019
    In his autobiography, Ignatius talks about himself in the third person and he gives himself the title of The Pilgrim. A pilgrim is a person who is on a journey, a person who is seeking. Ignatius was a pilgrim in the fullest sense of the word. Pilgrims need guides to help them find the way, often in ...
  • Day Seven: God Bless America
    News • 7/5/2019
    (Father Guillermo M. García-Tuñón, S.J. wrote the following on July 4th while leading the 2019 Belen Youth Missions to the village of Vaca Gorda in the Dominican Republic.) Today is the 4th of July and back home in the U.S. millions of Americans are celebrating our day of independence ...
  • BYM Day Six: Widening the Gap
    News • 7/3/2019
    (Father Guillermo M. García-Tuñón, S.J. is leading the 2019 Belen Youth Missions to the village of Vaca Gorda in the Dominican Republic.) If I wrote a book about it, no one would believe it. It would actually make it onto the shelves of fiction in any bookstore or library. But it̵ ...
  • BYM Day Five: Loaves, Fish, and Underwear
    News • 7/2/2019
      (Father Guillermo M. García-Tuñón, S.J. is leading the 2019 Belen Youth Missions to the village of Vaca Gorda in the Dominican Republic.) My whole life I have heard the story of the multiplication of the loaves and the fish. You know it. Jesus is preaching one late afternoon an ...
  • Why I Give Back
    News • 7/1/2019
    (This article originally appeared in the Belen Jesuit Magazine, summer 2019 edition.) When asked to write this testimonial, my reaction was, why me? Initially, I thought, there are others who have given back more. However, giving back for me has not just been about making a financial contribution to ...
  • BYM Day One: Stouthearted
    News • 6/29/2019
    (Father Guillermo M. García-Tuñón, S.J. is leading the 2019 Belen Youth Missions to the village of Vaca Gorda in the Dominican Republic.) The morning before we left on our mission to the Dominican Republic, I felt the desire to go to confession. Living at the Jesuit Hilton gives me ac ...
  • Change is Coming: Block Schedule
    News • 6/28/2019
    (This article originally appeared in the Belen Jesuit Magazine, summer 2019 edition.) With the usual onset of changes that will be made to the next school year, one of the biggest will be going from the regular schedule to block schedule. With block scheduling, class time is doubled  and studen ...
  • Five Seniors Receive Prestigious Scholarships
    News • 5/16/2019
    The class of 2019 will graduate from Belen Jesuit on May 22. We are pleased to announce that five students have been selected to receive prestigious scholarships. Join us in congratulating the following young men: Tyler Abella, Cesar Aguzzi, Peter Morales, Christian Paz and Julian Zulueta. In 2008, ...
  • El Camino with Marco
    News • 4/19/2019
    Marco died a few days ago. I just got word today, on Good Friday. He was only 14 years old. I remember the exact day I met him, February 3rd of this year. The date is precise because it was Super Bowl Sunday. I had my whole day planned around doing nothing but watching the game, and then I got a cal ...
  • BConnected: Santiago Morfin ‘07
    News • 4/12/2019
    Connecting alumni and fostering an environment for networking is a key component of the Alumni Association. In order to improve communication between alumni, the association has been annually visiting select cities with the hopes of engaging and connecting alumni from around the country to Belen. Mo ...
  • In the spirit of Ignatian Week, Belen serves the community
    News • 3/22/2019
    One of the pillars of Belen Jesuit’s Ignatian identity is a call to service - a call that is cemented in our motto, “Men For Others.” In that spirit, members of the Belen faculty and staff set out to serve different communities around Miami during Ignatian Week, March 11-15. By the ...
  • There Are Those Who Talk and Those Who Speak
    News • 2/22/2019
    “Nothing is too complicated, all can be simple”. These are the wise words that resonated within me after interviewing David Lawrence Jr. Lawrence is the former publisher of "The Miami Herald" and now chair of The Children’s Movement of Florida who came to speak to campus and spoke ...
  • Evangelize the Future
    News • 2/21/2019
    Father Jose Luis Menendez was born in Havana, Cuba. He attended Belen in elementary school where his second grade teacher was Brother Arrieta. He was a major influence for young Menendez, who to this date, can still recall how impressed he was with the large classes, and the different grade levels. ...
  • Mission Accomplished
    News • 2/12/2019
    I made my way through the school at an early hour this morning to see if I could tell that over the weekend we had thousands of people stomping through the campus. Things looked great. It is amazing how our maintenance team not only works hard throughout the weekend, but when most are sleeping in on ...
  • Countdown to Tombola
    News • 2/1/2019
    The 51 st Annual Fr. Dorta- Duque, SJ Memorial Tombola will take place February 8-10. The biggest event of the year begins on the first weekend of February with rides arriving on campus. To accommodate Tombola setup, parking and drop-off/ pickup is affected. It is important to remember the following ...
  • My World Youth Day Experience
    News • 2/1/2019
    Upon my arrival in Panama for World Youth Day 2019 to see Pope Francis, we were greeted by a group of joyful Panamanians. In all, the Belen group was made up of 11 students and three faculty members. As soon as we arrived, we joined the pilgrims with the Archdiocese of Miami. After settling in, we m ...
  • Belen Celebrates National Migration Week
    News • 1/11/2019
    The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops designates January 6 through 14 as National Migration Week. The week is meant to reflect on the circumstances and challenges faced by migrants, refugees, and survivors of human trafficking of all ages. The week begins with the Feast of Epiphany, in wh ...
  • Get Ready, Tombola is Coming Soon
    News • 1/9/2019
    This year, the annual Fr. Dorta-Duque, SJ Memorial Tombola will be held on February 8-10 . This incredible tradition has not only been a great opportunity for families and alumni to gather on campus and enjoy each other’s company, but has also helped raise the necessary funds for our Financial ...
  • Don't Let the Grinch Steal Your Christmas
    News • 12/24/2018
    Did you ever have one of those “Jesus is the Reason for the Season” stickers? I remember when they first came out. It was in the early 80s. It was around that time they started making a fuss about the secularization of Christmas. Our parish was handing them out. My father refused to put ...
  • Gratitude, thank you Belen
    News • 12/6/2018
    (Bryan Torres, nSJ delivered this speech during a special assembly held at his honor on the last day of his Jesuit Novice High School Experiment at Belen Jesuit on December 5, 2018. Bryan is a novice of the United Central Southern Province (UCS) and his next assignment will be in Guatemala.)
  • Building Bridges
    News • 11/29/2018
    (This article originally was published in the 2017-18 President’s Report.)  
  • This Is Belen
    News • 11/6/2018
    On November 3, six hundred members of the Belen community attended the Annual Gala at the University of Miami’s Donna E. Shalala Student Center. The theme, “This Is Belen” encompassed what it means to be a member of this community. From the moment guests arrived, they were able to ...
  • Are you ready for back to school?
    News • 8/17/2018
    With the first day of school just around the corner (August 20 th for new students and 21 st for everyone) the faculty reported back to campus on August 13. Administration and members of the staff worked throughout the summer closing out the 2017-2018 academic year and getting things ready for the n ...
  • Introducing our new Dean of Men
    News • 7/9/2018
    (This article originally appeared in the Belen Jesuit Magazine, summer 2018 edition.) 
  • Belen’s Teacher of the Year
    News • 7/3/2018
    We’re at the midpoint of our mission trip and already the comments have started. What I am going to do first when I get back to Miami? Versailles or La Carreta is a popular answer. Take a long shower, sit on the toilet for an hour, or stand under the AC vent come a close second. I confess I ha ...
  • Frustrated
    News • 7/2/2018
    (This reflection was originally written by Father Willie on Sunday, July 1 in the village of San Felipe Abajo, Santo Domingo.)
  • Have we run to the fire?
    News • 6/8/2018
    Another school year has come to an end, and it seems like just yesterday we gathered in the central patio as a school community to listen to Fr. Willie challenge us to “run to the fire.” This motto was repeated again and again throughout our many events this school year, during retreats, ...
  • "Gian was truly a son of Belen"
    News • 6/6/2018
    (Father Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. delivered these remarks at the Blessing and Inauguration of the Gian Zumpano Aquatic Center on June 6, 2018.)
  • Blessing & Inauguration Set
    News • 5/30/2018
    Gian Zumpano lived a remarkable life. Salutatorian of the Belen Jesuit class of 1986, his greatest achievement was his kindness towards others and his service for the poor. His life exemplified the school’s motto Men for Others. Years in the making, the Gian Zumpano Aquatic Center honors the b ...
  • Leaving a Lasting Legacy
    News • 5/22/2018
    On May 19, the Belen Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place. This was the eighth class to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. The five inductees from this class included Andrés de Angulo ’93, Gabriel Hernández ’04, Guillermo Echarte ’08, José E. Roca ’ ...
  • Belen Jesuit Preparatory School and Zumpano Family to Celebrate Opening of Gian Zumpano Aquatic Center
    News • 5/21/2018
    (MIAMI, FL) – Gian Zumpano lived a remarkable life. Salutatorian of the Belen Jesuit class of 1986, his greatest achievement was his kindness towards others and his service for the poor. His life exemplified the school’s motto  Men for Others . Years in the making, the Gian Zumpano ...
  • Serving Others
    News • 5/10/2018
    Going to Camillus House is an experience that everyone should have and I am glad that Belen gave me the opportunity. It was a nice break from routine that allowed us to serve the community and live out our Ignatian values of service. Being there was very humbling and it was a day I will never forget ...
  • What Belen is to me
    News • 4/19/2018
    It feels like yesterday was my first day at Belen Jesuit. I remember being so nervous about going to a new school and not knowing what to expect. I had only attended one other school in my whole life before Belen. Throughout the last three years, I have made many memories. From riding the Ferris whe ...
  • Exciting Partnership Announced
    News • 2/23/2018
    Since its founding in Havana, Cuba in 1854 and forced relocation in Miami in 1961, Belen Jesuit has been committed to providing a Jesuit education to as many young men as possible.
  • Tombola Success
    News • 2/14/2018
    (The following column was written by Fr. Willie and emailed to the entire Belen community on February 14, 2018.)
  • Living History
    News • 2/14/2018
    In commemoration of Black History Month, students in grades 8-10 had the distinct pleasure to hear from Mr. Ernest Green, one of the Little Rock Nine on February 13.  
  • Our Lady of Belen
    News • 1/22/2018
    Today we celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Belen, patroness of our school.
  • Looking Back
    News • 10/5/2017
    On Saturday, September 30th, the class of 2024 gathered in the Belen gym to participate in a long standing Belen tradition. The 6th Grade Lock-In was hosted by approximately 30 members of the senior class.
  • OSP Asia to visit Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji
    News • 8/25/2017
    Since 2012, Mr. Charles Cleveland, in addition to teaching, has led the Overseas Summer Program to Asia and has moderated the Matteo Ricci China Club. In the summer of 2018, he will lead the OSP Asia Pacific trip to Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji.
  • Our Journey has just begun
    News • 4/28/2017
    When I started high school I wrote a letter to myself which began, "You have developed a great group of not just friends, but brothers".
  • Following in the footsteps of St. Ignatius
    News • 4/28/2017
    (This reflection is about the Ignatian pilgrimage that took place April 12-23, 2017.)
  • Camillus House Experience
    News • 4/10/2017
    On April 6, I along with 14 of my classmates, had the opportunity to volunteer at Camillus House in downtown Miami.
  • Keeping Up With the Wolverines: Sports Highlights
    News • 3/31/2017
    (The following are the sports results from March 2-31, 2017)  
  • End of an Era
    News • 3/27/2017
    When I started as a student at Belen Jesuit in September of 1983, I was a thirteen-year-old kid who had just left the comforts of a small parochial school and was tossed into what seemed, at first, a hostile environment made up of giant strangers. 
  • Spring Season At The ICA
    News • 3/3/2017
    The Ignatian Center for the Arts is always bustling with a myriad of activities and accomplishments.  
  • Tombola Success
    News • 3/3/2017
    For three days in February the Belen Jesuit campus underwent a massive transformation. 
  • High School Students Tour State Colleges
    News • 3/2/2017
    (The following is a recap of the State College Tour that took place February 27 -March 1 from the perspective of Mrs. Peterson.)
  • Golfers tee off for a good cause
    News • 2/10/2017
    On February 3rd, members of our Belen community came together to play in the 18th Annual Fr. Izquierdo Memorial Golf Tournament.
  • Love One Another
    News • 2/1/2017
    The extraordinary history of Belen Jesuit Preparatory School is one that truly embodies what is commonly referred to as the “American dream.”
  • We March for Life
    News • 1/25/2017
    If you dropped off your son this morning at the front of the school, you may have noticed that I was not there.
  • Opening Our Hearts
    News • 10/27/2016
    It isn’t a secret that when we ask for donations to help those in need, our community always responds with great generosity.
  • Joining the Fellowship
    News • 10/24/2016
    The following is a reflection written by senior  Jorge Miro-Quesada after receiving his class ring on October 18, 2016.
  • What Is a General Congregation?
    News • 10/8/2016
    You may not be aware that we are living a historic time in the Society of Jesus. As we speak, hundreds of Jesuit superiors are gathered in Rome for the 36 th  General Congregation (GC36). This is a gathering that, as the number implies, has only met 36 times since the Jesuits were founded ...
  • Alumni Candidates to Debate
    News • 9/30/2016
    Belen Jesuit is proud to host the U.S. House of Representatives Florida District 26 Debate featuring alumni Carlos Curbelo (R) and Joe Garcia (D) moderated by Emmy Award-winning ABC News anchor and correspondent, Tom Llamas, in the Roca Theater on Thursday, October 13, at 7:00 p.m.
  • Belen Jesuit Alumni Candidates to Debate
    News • 9/30/2016
    Belen Jesuit is proud to host the U.S. House of Representatives Florida District 26 Debate featuring alumni Carlos Curbelo (R) and Joe Garcia (D) along with the moderator, Emmy Award-winning ABC News anchor and correspondent, Tom Llamas in the Roca Theater on Thursday, October 13, at 7:00 p.m.
  • We All Win
    News • 9/28/2016
    Alumnus Javier Mariscal from the class of 1986 shares a reflection from this year's Alumni Tailgate where hundreds gathered before the Belen-Columbus football game on September 24. 
  • Campus enhancements
    News • 2/23/2017
    When students left campus after final exams in early June little did they know that the school grounds would go through an extensive series of renovations.
  • Students travel to Japan to commemorate moment in history
    News • 8/3/2016
    This summer, the Belen Overseas Study Program to Asia embarked on an unforgettable journey to Japan to commemorate the 70 th  anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima.  
  • New website & Portal launches
    News • 7/26/2016
    The last time the Belen Jesuit website was redesigned was over seven years ago.  This summer, the team - led by Carol Ann Vila, Director of Technology - completely overhauled the website.  According to Vila, it was time for the website to receive a “face lift."
  • To the Band of Brothers: Jesuit Infirmary
    News • 3/16/2026
    I just got back from Santo Domingo. I was there for a few days for a series of meetings. I was free one afternoon, so I drove to Manresa Loyola, near the Port of Haina, where the Jesuits of the Caribbean Province have their infirm ...
  • 10 Questions for 1 Alumnus
    News • 2/24/2026
    (This article was first published in the  Belen Alumni Magazine  - Winter 2026 edition.) What was your experience like at Belen?   I had an incredible 6 years at Belen. I developed a holistic, interdisciplinary foundation that I have carried forward throughout my life. I made great fr ...
  • Magis: Andrew Vargas '00
    News • 2/23/2026
    (This article was first published in the  Belen Alumni Magazine  - Winter 2026 edition.) Andrew Vargas ‘00 is reflective when talking about his Belen education. “I attended from sixth through 12th grades,” he noted. “Belen was the rock, the foundation of my formatio ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: Ash Wednesday
    News • 2/18/2026
    Good morning! When my grandfather passed away a few years ago at the ripe old age of 99, the occasion I had been dreading for a long time provided me with an opportunity for some serious reflection. I always knew my grandfather was important to me, but celebrating his funeral Mass and preaching the ...
  • Founding of a City: Exploring Miami's Roots
    News • 2/12/2026
    (This article was first published in the Belen Alumni Magazine - Winter 2026 edition.) Since 2016, 8th-grade students have been offered the opportunity to experience the Close Up Foundation program, Founding of a Nation (FOAN).  This program allows students to explore Philadelphia, PA, Williams ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: Salt of the Earth
    News • 2/11/2026
    Good morning! Now that the mayhem of our Tombola week has subsided, I find there is a little more time to get back to our Band of Brothers emails. I apologize for the drought, but my brain was focused elsewhere. I realize the older I get, the less my gray matter is able to j ...
  • Tombola 2026 Success
    News • 2/3/2026
    Thousands of people came together to celebrate the annual Fr. Dorta-Duque, S.J. Memorial Tombola held on the Belen campus from January 30 to February 1. Despite the cold and even the rain, we were able to raise more money than last year, approximately 1.4 million dollars! “Our success is direc ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: January 2, 2026
    News • 1/2/2026
    I remember the day our house got central air conditioning. I don’t know if we were early or late in the game of advanced cooling technology, but it didn’t matter because we got it. The lonely wall unit whose soothing hum rocked my brother and me to sleep every night was removed, and its ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: New Year
    News • 1/1/2026
    We recently installed a new image of the Blessed Mother in the patio of Villa Javier, a.k.a. the Jesuit Hilton. It’s a simple marble image that sits no more than three feet tall on a pedestal with a plaque that reads, “Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy.” You would recognize that phr ...
  • Beyond Belen
    News • 10/23/2025
    ( This article was initially published in The President's Report | 2024-2025.  Click here  to read the publicatio n.) Beyond the classroom, beyond the school, beyond graduation is exactly what Beyond Belen is all about. Founded in 2018 as a mentorship program for students, Beyond Belen qui ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: August 26, 2025
    News • 8/26/2025
    In August, we have been blessed to celebrate two very beautiful Marian feast days: the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15th and the Queenship of Mary on August 22nd. Both of these celebrations are evidence of the beautiful marriage between scriptural references found both in the Old ...
  • Get to Know Fr. Joseph Hill, S.J.
    News • 8/14/2025
    Fr. Joseph Hill, S.J., will be calling Belen Jesuit home for the next 2 years, and we are excited to welcome him into the #BFamily. A Jesuit from the Central Southern Province, Fr. Hill comes to Belen with a fresh perspective and zeal to hit the ground running and continue the Jesuit tradition of fo ...
  • 10 Questions for 1 Alumnus | Alumni Magazine Summer 2025
    News • 7/22/2025
    Q. What was your experience like at Belen?   I started in 7th grade -- a year after many of my classmates. Even if the “all-boys” thing took some getting used to, the education changed my life. I think that’s because it taught me a certain standard that’s helped me throu ...
  • Taking the Plunge with Fairfield Prep | Alumni Magazine Summer 2025
    News • 7/18/2025
    It was 2021 and the world was still wrestling with COVID. Schools, with their large congregations of students, faced significant challenges. In particular, Jesuit schools — schools known for an education that is not confined to a classroom, but insists that students learn, grow and forge the b ...
  • Pope Leo XIV | Alumni Magazine Summer 2025
    News • 7/14/2025
    (The following is a testimonial written by Fr. Christian A. Sáenz, S.J. ‘95, after experiencing the election on May 8, 2025, in the plaza and following the Pope’s first Mass on May 9th. Fr. Sáenz is a professor at the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome.)  After The Smok ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: Papal Edition
    News • 4/23/2025
    I was sure the next Band of Brothers would be on some post-resurrection reflection inspired by a reading at Mass or an unexpected experience while walking around an empty campus during this Easter break. Like a batter standing in the box, waving his bat over his head, staring down a pitcher, waiting ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: April 18, 2025
    News • 4/18/2025
    My grandparents were married for over 70 years. It was one of those matches made in heaven. They met at Mass in Havana, Cuba and my grandfather said that the moment he saw her, he knew he was going to marry her. I don’t know how true that is; my grandfather was always a bit of a romantic, but ...
  • Alumnus of the Year 2025 Announced
    News • 4/15/2025
    José Luis Toledo, Jr. ‘96, has been named Belen Jesuit’s 2025 Alumnus of the Year. He started at Belen as a sixth grader in 1989 and immediately felt at home. “Belen is more than my alma mater—it is the foundation of my character. It’s a brotherhood that extends be ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: March 5, 2025
    News • 3/5/2025
    Welcome to Lent. I know some of us shudder as we make our way into these 40 days of preparation for Easter. We have to think about what we are giving up, what extra prayers we can do, and have to be mindful on Fridays not to make reservations at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse only to remember when th ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: March 3, 2025
    News • 3/3/2025
    I recently deleted Instagram. A bold move considering the world gets so much of its information from it. It’s not the only way to stay informed, but it’s definitely one of the more popular ways. I understand the allure of it. In small, concise bits, the application gathers your scrolling ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: February 14, 2025
    News • 2/14/2025
    Just weeks before the elders of middle school, who will next year tumble to the bottom of the high school food chain, collectively celebrate their Confirmation, we celebrated an on-campus retreat for them. The morning began with Mass to kick things off right. I had the distinct pleasure of presiding ...
  • 10 Questions for 1 Alumnus
    News • 1/31/2025
    What was your experience like at Belen? My experience at Belen was exceptional. The education was rigorous, the teachers were inspiring, and many of my classmates remain my closest friends to this day. Beyond academics, Belen provided a profound religious foundation that has had a lasting impact on ...
  • A Place to Call Home: José Andión '00
    News • 1/27/2025
    As an alumnus of the Class of 2000, I can confidently say that Belen Jesuit is more than a school—it’s a brotherhood, a community, and, most importantly, a home. Returning to Belen as both a faculty member and the Dean of Student Life is an experience deeply rooted in my journey as an ed ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 8, 2024
    News • 11/8/2024
    Good morning, Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J. (1907-1991), former General of the Society of Jesus, wrote a beautiful prayer he titled “In the Hands of God.” He wrote it after suffering a debilitating stroke that forced him to step down as General Superior and confined him to his bed. Just imagine ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 6, 2024
    News • 11/6/2024
    A million times, I have heard men, women, and children complain they don’t like going to Mass because they find it boring. What they really mean is that the priest is boring. Actually, what they really, really mean is that the priest’s homily is boring. That means there is a very large n ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 2, 2024
    News • 10/2/2024
    One of my favorite movies of all time is “Amadeus.” It’s a fictional biopic of the famous 18th-century Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It’s unique because it tells the story from the perspective of one of his greatest rivals, Antonio Salieri. A great composer in hi ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: September 16, 2024
    News • 9/16/2024
    Good morning! You may have noticed we recently launched a social media campaign joining forces with the Archdiocese of Miami and the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops in opposition to the recently proposed Amendment 4 to the State of Florida’s constitution. This amendment would allow late ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: August 29, 2024
    News • 8/29/2024
    Over the summer, I took advantage of rereading certain books of the Bible from beginning to end. Usually, we hear excerpts from different books at Mass, but don’t plunge into the wholeness of the book. This is particularly true with the Old Testament. We avoid reading it like carbs if you̵ ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: August 26, 2024
    News • 8/26/2024
    I am sure this summer was a time most of you spent enjoying doing so many of the things you simply can’t do during the academic year. Many of you traveled, slept in, laid on the beach, played golf, some may have gotten a job or interned with an alumnus somewhere. Either way, you kept busy whil ...
  • Men For Others: Wolverines Serving Our Nation
    News • 7/11/2024
    (This article was first published in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine - Summer 2024 edition.) Seeking the Magis: Belen Alumni Reflect on Their Experiences as U.S. Military Academy Graduates and How Belen Jesuit Impacted Their Decision to Serve.   “Belen teaches you to be a man for others, ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: May 14, 2024
    News • 5/14/2024
    I’m going to try to kill two birds with one stone. No easy task considering the birds. Even less easy when you consider the stone. The birds are the Ascension and Pentecost. The stone (or pebble) is this installment of the Band of Brothers. I may be biting off more than I can chew, considering ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: April 17, 2024
    News • 4/17/2024
    Huge spoiler alert! Don’t continue reading if you haven’t seen the movie “The Sixth Sense” or plan to see it in the near or even distant future. Trust me, a spoiler will ruin it. I’m compelled to warn you because I know how important stories and how they are told are. N ...
  • A Journey of Faith Beauty and Devotion
    News • 2/20/2024
    Thousands of visitors from the Belen Jesuit community and beyond attended Faith, Beauty, and Devotion: Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque Paintings. The exhibition commenced on September 14th with a private event at the Olga M. &; Carlos A. Saladrigas Art Gallery. From the public opening through Mia ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: February 2, 2024
    News • 2/2/2024
    When my grandfather passed away his children got together to clean out the house. He and my grandmother had lived in that house for over 50 years. They purchased it back in 1968 when they finally moved the family to Miami after an eight-year exile in Spain. Located in the “plush” neighbo ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: January 9, 2024
    News • 1/9/2024
    If you walk into my office, it’s more than likely that the first thing you see is a portrait of Pope St. John Paul II hanging on the wall. I don’t remember exactly where I got it, but I do remember the moment I laid eyes on it I wanted it to hang somewhere prominently in the office. As a ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: December 4, 2023
    News • 12/4/2023
    My flight touched down at MIA this morning at 4:00 a.m. It’s amazing to think you can fall asleep on a plane in one hemisphere and end up in another by the time you wake up. The airport was empty, and I was able to clear customs with such incredible ease that I found myself in a taxi heading h ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: December 1, 2023
    News • 12/1/2023
    Good morning! By the time you read this, I will be 3,000 miles away. Not metaphorically but literally. It is the reason you didn’t see me this morning when you got out of your car. I am in Brazil! In Belo Horizonte to be exact. I came here for a very special reason. On Saturday morning, one of ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 28, 2023
    News • 11/28/2023
    Yesterday I got a call from a great friend whom I haven’t seen in a long time. We met when we were students at Fordham University. He hails from California. We became close friends because a few days after the first school semester started, he walked into class wearing a Miami Dolphins sweatsh ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 1, 2023
    News • 11/1/2023
    Hopefully, by now, you have visited the Saladrigas Art Gallery and perused the beautiful paintings of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. This collection is one of a kind in South Florida and it is right in your backyard. The exhibition is titled Faith, Beauty, and Devotion because the p ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 24, 2023
    News • 10/24/2023
    On Sunday, I was blessed to celebrate Mass at the soup kitchen of the Missionaries of Charity. While it is a blessing to celebrate Mass anywhere, being with the sisters of Mother Theresa is an added bonus. If you ever want to know what a true vocation of service is all about, just hang out with thes ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 12, 2023
    News • 10/12/2023
    Good morning!   I know every time I write one of these Band of Brothers emails it is filled with reflections and thoughts about our faith, our brotherhood, and our studies. The emails tell stories that capture your attention so you read on to the lesson it is trying to impart. I am blessed to g ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 5, 2023
    News • 10/5/2023
    The last email I sent had to do with the powerful sacrament of confession. So, in that spirit, I am going to make one. I confess I have a bit of a pet peeve. It has to do with our improper use of the English language. I noticed there are words in the Shakespearean tongue we too often use incorrectly ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 4, 2023
    News • 10/4/2023
    Several years ago, I had the unique opportunity to visit Russia. It was one of the Overseas Study Program trips Belen does. When I heard the coordinators were thinking about Russia, I threw my hat into the ring to be one of the chaperones. As a child of the 80s, it was inconceivable to think that a ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: September 11, 2023
    News • 9/11/2023
    It’s about time you heard from me. We are already into the third week of the school year, and I hadn’t sent out a Band of Brothers email. Trust me, it’s not because I don’t have anything to say. It’s just that I needed some time to get the ordinary flow of things going ...
  • 53 Years of Magis
    News • 7/18/2023
    “In 1969, Fr. Luis G. Ripoll, S.J. asked me if I would be interested in a position that opened up at Belen as the Physical Education teacher,” said Carlos Barquín. “The rest is history! I had my dream job, but was I doing what God called me to do?”   After half a ce ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: June 7, 2023
    News • 6/7/2023
    I have discovered through trial and error that one of the most charitable words in the English language is actually “no.” I know that may seem like a contradiction since charity means to give of oneself to the other and that “yes” seems more appropriate, but we shouldn’ ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: May 16, 2023
    News • 5/16/2023
    On Saturday, we held the Belen Sports Hall of Fame Banquet. Seven alumni and one team were inducted and recognized for their excellence in their sport of choice. The event was held in the Sarria Family Dining Hall and packed with parents, alumni, coaches, and administration. It is sponsored by the B ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: May 11, 2023
    News • 5/11/2023
    On Monday we celebrated the crowning of Mary. Our sixth graders participated in this event where we recognized our Blessed Mother as queen of both heaven and earth. I emphasize the word “both” because if Jesus, her Son, is Lord of both heaven and earth, then Mary, his mother, is queen of ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: March 13, 2023
    News • 3/13/2023
    Something is happening to me in my old age that I cannot control. To be honest, of all the things that come with age, I didn’t expect this one. I expected back and knee pain, loss of hair, impatience, weight gain, and maybe senility, but not this one particular thing. It seems the older I get, ...
  • Belen History Made: First-Time Basketball State Champions
    News • 3/6/2023
    Vince Lombardi once said, “The man at the top of the mountain didn’t fall there.” The Belen Jesuit Varsity basketball team has reached the top of the mountain.  Before the season started, the Wolverines had one goal, to repeat as District Champions for the first time in 17 yea ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: February 24, 2023
    News • 2/24/2023
    Two days into Lent and all is well. Today is Friday, so it is the first of several meatless Fridays. Some may wonder what the big deal is with not eating meat. Why this one particular practice? I mean, of all the possible things the Church could have done to mark certain days of Lent, why pick on th ...
  • Special Diploma Presentation
    News • 2/24/2023
    (This speech was given on February 24th at the Belen Alumni monthly luncheon, held 100 years after the first lunch in 1923 commemorating the founding of the Alumni Association. The lunch was extra special, because Fr. Willie, S.J. ’87 presented Alfredo Borras '61, Humberto Martinez de Llano '6 ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: February 21, 2023
    News • 2/21/2023
    I realize every day, I’m getting older. It’s not really big things that jump out at me to indicate my age, but little things that seem to creep up occasionally that gently remind me I am not the same man I was years ago. It’s funny because there was a time I was convinced I would n ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: January 27, 2023
    News • 1/27/2023
    I am including here a link to an article that was featured in  The Miami Herald  yesterday. It’s about Belen basketball, but centers specifically on Javi Rosell ’23 and the adversity he and his family have been facing. His mother Cristy was diagnosed with lung cancer. I have kn ...
  • Magis: Raúl Rodríguez ‘97
    News • 1/26/2023
    Magis is a Jesuit value that can be translated as “more” or “greater.” It refers to the idea of striving for excellence and continuous improvement in all aspects of one’s life. This value is rooted in the belief that God created each individual with unique talents and a ...
  • 10 Questions for 1 Alumnus: Louis Aguirre ’84
    News • 1/26/2023
    Q. What was your experience like at Belen? A. A nurturing incubator of education and integrity that constantly challenged me to push beyond my perceived boundaries and instilled in me the confidence I needed to thrive in the world, inspiring me to strive to do great things with my life and believe i ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: Papal Edition
    News • 12/31/2022
    I regret to inform you, there has been a death in the family. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died today at the age of 95. After 71 years of priesthood, 45 years as a bishop, eight years as pope, and nine years as pope emeritus, this faithful servant of God has finally made his way to heaven.   I re ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: Christmas Edition #2
    News • 12/29/2022
    Good morning! Not so fast. It’s not over yet. While it may be true that Santa deposited your haul of goodies on the 25th and the feasting of Christmas Eve and leftover pork for your Christmas Day pan con lechón is finished, the season is just beginning. We’re not done yet. ThereR ...
  • Jesus is the Reason for the Season
    News • 12/16/2022
    (The following was originally sent to the school community as part of the "To the Band of Brothers" column sent on December 16, 2022.) My father is not much of a moviegoer. I can count on the fingers of one hand the number of times when as a kid we went to the movies together. Don’t get me wro ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 8, 2023
    News • 11/8/2022
    I recently went through an excruciating experience I wanted to tell you about. I went to buy a pair of sneakers. That’s it. I know you were expecting an “and,” but there isn’t. You were hoping something more like, “I went to buy a pair of sneakers and a monster jumped o ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 24, 2022
    News • 10/24/2022
    On Saturday, the Church celebrated the feast day of a modern-day saint. It’s funny because when I think of saints, I think of those men and women from a long time ago who lived these holy and extraordinary lives. So long ago, I only have access to them through books that I read or anecdotes I ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: September 26, 2022
    News • 9/26/2022
    On one of my trips this summer, I was scrolling through the index of movies I could watch on my American Airlines flight. It’s never an easy task. Depending on the length of your flight, you have to make sure you don’t start watching something you can’t finish. There’s nothin ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: August 31, 2022
    News • 8/31/2022
    One of the best parts of my day is standing at the front of the school in the morning and greeting you when you walk into the building. If we are going to preach that Belen is our home, then you should have someone standing at the door welcoming you as you arrive. I assure you that if you pull up on ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: August 29, 2022
    News • 8/29/2022
    With the first week of the new academic year in the books and the second one on its way today, I am happy to grace your inbox with the first Band of Brothers email of the year. After a summer hiatus, it is good to get the creative juices flowing again and pound the keyboard and allow the Spirit to g ...
  • A 'cannonball moment' that changed the world
    News • 8/5/2022
    (Archbishop Thomas Wenski preached this homily at the Our Lady of Belen Chapel on the feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, July 31, 2022.) This day’s feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola brings to conclusion a special jubilee for the Society of Jesus: 500 years ago, Ignatius the soldier was injure ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: Summer Edition
    News • 6/22/2022
    No, it’s not time to come back to school yet, but I thought I would send a little reflection nugget to help keep you rooted. It came to me on Father’s Day. I know… a thing of the past, but I only had a moment now to write it. It just so happened Father’s Day landed on the sam ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: May 24, 2022
    News • 5/24/2022
    Well, we bid farewell to the senior class on Friday with a beautiful graduation ceremony. It is always a bitter-sweet moment. Bitter because you hate to see a group of kids you saw walk into Belen as boys and walk out as men go. Bitter because you grow to love them and really appreciate them for wha ...
  • Our Lady of Belen Chapel is Open
    News • 6/30/2022
    For close to 60 years, Belen Jesuit Preparatory School has yearned for a sacred space dedicated to serving the number of students at the school. After three years of construction, the Our Lady of Belen Chapel was dedicated in a special Mass celebrated by The Most. Rev. Thomas Wenski, Archbishop of M ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: May 5, 2022
    News • 5/5/2022
    I was quietly sitting on my back porch last Friday afternoon, just relaxing a bit before the whirlwind of the weekend activities began. Junior Prom Friday night, two baptisms on Saturday, and, of course, the granddaddy of them all, the dedication of the Our Lady of Belen Chapel on Sunday. As I casua ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: May 3, 2022
    News • 5/3/2022
    Hopefully, you will remember from one of your history or theology classes that, in the early history of the Church, Christians were relentlessly persecuted. Until Emperor Constantine and the Edict of Milan (313 AD), to be a Catholic was illegal and, if caught, was punishable by death. Those were try ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: March 23, 2022
    News • 3/23/2022
    Hello from the Dominican Republic. I have been here for the last couple of days scouting for the village the juniors and I will be working with this summer on Belen Youth Missions (BYM). We haven’t done the trip the last couple of summers for obvious reasons, but it will be great to get back i ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: March 14, 2022
    News • 3/14/2022
    Even though you are receiving this email on Monday morning, I confess to having written it on Saturday in my hotel room in Lima, Peru. Yes sir, Lima, Peru. I am here for the wedding of a Belen alumnus. Why Peru? Well, both he and his fiancé are Peruvian and thought it would be best to share thi ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: March 8, 2022
    News • 3/8/2022
    You may not be aware we are launching a new initiative at Belen this year. We created the Belen Jesuit Hall of Fame to recognize those individuals who in one way or another have given so much to make our school such an extraordinary place. We have had the Belen Sports Hall of Fame for a while, but t ...
  • Ten Questions for One Alumnus - Julián Sevillano ’90
    News • 2/24/2022
    (This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Winter 2022 edition) Q. What was your experience like at Belen?  A. It was a transformative experience. I did not want to go to Belen; my parents forced me to apply, and I tried to purposely fail the entrance exam. That landed me ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: February 23, 2022
    News • 2/23/2022
    Cubans are notorious for doing something oftentimes annoying. I know because I’m Cuban (actually, made in America but with Cuban parts). The phenomenon occurred in my house often enough. I would hear it, especially from my grandmother and mother, but even on some occasions from my father and u ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: February 1, 2022
    News • 2/1/2022
    When I was a kid growing up, I remember seeing my parents do and say things I swore I would never do or say. For example, oftentimes I would be sitting in the back seat of my father’s green Dodge Dart and would listen to my parents stroll nonchalantly down memory lane. They would point to plac ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: January 25, 2022
    News • 1/25/2022
    Saturday night, after the third wedding of the weekend, I headed into the kitchen at Villa Javier for a late-night snack before heading to bed. I figured I deserved it considering I had spent the day running around Miami dispensing various sacraments. At the Jesuit Hilton, dinner is served at 6:00 p ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: January 21, 2022
    News • 1/21/2022
    Happy feast day! Today is the feast of Our Lady of Belen, patroness of our school. It is obviously the reason we are having schoolwide Mass and, as if you didn’t know, the reason our hallways will soon be filled with the sweet, savory smell of churrasco. There is nothing in the world that scre ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: January 1, 2022
    News • 1/1/2022
    2022! We made it. We may have crawled here, but we made it. If you would have told me this time last year that we would be spending the whole of 2021 under the pandemic I would have laughed heartily. Impossible, I would have thought, considering our modern technology and the rapidity of scientific e ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: December 17, 2021
    News • 12/17/2021
    Good morning!   Today is the last day of your exams (yay!!). Even though Advent started three weeks ago, it is later this morning when you are going to really prepare for Christmas. Let me send you off with a thought.   Back in the ’80s, when I was your age, they came out with a bump ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: December 8, 2021
    News • 12/8/2021
    Good morning, Monday's gospel was one of my favorites. It is taken from St. Luke 5:17-26 and tells the story of a time when Jesus was in Capernaum preaching to a large crowd in the house of Peter’s mother-in-law. Four men were carrying a paralytic on a stretcher. Because there was no room in t ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: December 6, 2021
    News • 12/6/2021
    Good morning,   Just before Thanksgiving, I had dinner with some very good friends. The occasion (not that there needs to be one for very good friends to get together) was a pregnancy. Yes sir, it was a night to celebrate a baby in the oven, a future hatchling. That night, I had just finished w ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 9, 2021
    News • 11/9/2021
    Good morning! Man, what a busy weekend. Starting with the football team winning on Friday night, we had the Model UN team win top delegation at the Vanderbilt conference on Saturday, crew winning the youth regatta at the Head of the Hooch in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and the middle school soccer team ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 27, 2021
    News • 10/27/2021
    Good morning! Here’s a story: One night, the Lone Ranger and Tonto are camping in the desert. They set up their tent and are soon asleep. Some hours later, the Lone Ranger wakes his faithful friend. He said, “Tonto, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Tonto replies, "I see mill ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 25, 2021
    News • 10/25/2021
    Good morning! As I was sitting in the airport yesterday morning in Washington DC waiting for my flight home, I decided to block out the noise and reflect a little on the readings for Sunday Mass. While all readings from Scripture should excite me, I confess the gospel reading from Mark (10:46-52) ha ...
  • The Boiler: Moving Education Full Steam Ahead
    News • 10/7/2021
    (This article was originally published as part of a new section in the Wolverine Beat. "The Boiler" will be dedicated to all things STEAM-related and provide an update on what's going on in the Innovation Center as well as what's coming up.)  Calling all Belen Engineering alumni : If you are in ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: September 8, 2021
    News • 9/8/2021
    Good morning,   There’s a slight breeze coming off the bay and it helps to cool us down as we stand waiting for her to arrive. We know she is coming, there is no doubt about that, but she’s late. Isn’t it typical for a Cuban to be late? I know I should be accustomed to that, b ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: September 1, 2021
    News • 9/1/2021
    Good morning! Last Sunday it dawned on me that many of the readings we have read at Mass in the last week have dealt with the various rules, regulations, and rites that are found in the Bible. Both the Old and New Testaments make reference to them. In the Book of Deuteronomy there are laws given by ...
  • Sacred Art Series: The Martyrs of La Florida
    News • 6/30/2022
    (The Sacred Art Series will feature and explain the artwork which will be included in the Our Lady of Belen Chapel. This painting was commissioned to Spanish artist Raúl Berzosa and will be included in one of the side chapels. The chapel is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2021.) The Ma ...
  • Prayer for Surfside
    News • 6/29/2021
    (Fr. Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. delivered these remarks at the Rosary for Surfside at the Roca Theater held on April 28, 2021.) Sometime, in the very near future, structural engineers, architects, and experts of every kind will report what went dreadfully wrong with the Champlain So ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: June 9, 2021
    News • 6/10/2021
    Good Morning!   Yesterday marked the official end of classes, and today we are faced with the God-awful task of having to take finals. I don’t want to hear any complaints, though. In my day you took a final in every single class you had, no matter what the grade. Now, you guys have it a l ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: June 4, 2021
    News • 6/4/2021
     
  • To the Band of Brothers: May 27, 2021
    News • 5/27/2021
    Good morning! Something hit me this morning. We are inches away from the end of the year. While it has been a difficult one, I could have sworn we began it the other day. I was almost positive it was just yesterday that I walked out into the central patio in August and was live-streamed into the cla ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: May 24, 2021
    News • 5/24/2021
    Good morning!   After all the hoopla of the last couple of weeks sending off the seniors, we are now finally able to concentrate specifically on the last few weeks of school and send the rest of you off to your summer break. It couldn’t come at a better time or soon enough. This has been ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: May 17, 2021
    News • 5/17/2021
    Good morning! As I mentioned in a previous email, occasionally I want to write little by little about the architectural and theological beauty of our new chapel. Understanding the rhyme to the reason for so much of the chapel’s structure will help us appreciate the newest addition to the Belen ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: May 9, 2021
    News • 5/12/2021
    Good morning!   I know it’s very strange to be getting an email from me on a Sunday morning, but this is no ordinary morning. It’s Mother’s Day and, while it should not be a strange thing for you to be nice, respectful, obedient, and complimentary to your mother all the time, ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: May 3, 2021
    News • 5/3/2021
    Good morning!   When I was a kid, my father had an ingenious system for maintaining cleanliness and order in a house that had six boys and three girls running around in it. The phrase often heard bellowing out of the mouths of both my father and mother was: “ Acuérdate que en esta ca ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: April 23, 2021
    News • 4/23/2021
    Good morning! On Wednesday morning I did a bible roulette for my prayer. Bible roulette is when you hold the spine of the bible with one hand, flip quickly through the pages with the thumb of the other, and with your eyes closed randomly stop on a page. You then read the paragraph you stop on and ju ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: April 19, 2021
    News • 4/19/2021
    Good Morning!   I thought I would share with you the words I said yesterday when launching the  Tombola Parent Challenge . Enjoy!   “If you’re ever in our administration building you may notice a great picture hanging on one of the walls. It’s an old black and white ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: March 29, 2021
    News • 3/29/2021
    Good morning!   Years ago, I made this declaration and I wanted to make it again: Spring Break is cancelled.   You read correctly, there will be no Spring Break this year for any Belen student, faculty member, administrator, or member of the staff. I, Fr. Willie García-Tuñón ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: March 10, 2021
    News • 3/10/2021
    Good morning! Last Sunday I celebrated Mass at one of our local parishes. I noticed that in the spirit of Lent, they had placed off to the side of the altar on a table, a cactus. To the untrained eye, the immediate interpretation is that Lent is that dry, prickly season we have to endure in order to ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: March 8, 2021
    News • 3/8/2021
    Good morning! Wow, what a weekend. If you haven’t heard, our soccer team won the state title on Saturday against Tampa Jesuit High School. People kept asking me what it meant to face off against our Jesuit brother school. The Miami Herald, The Florida Catholic, and others wanted to know what i ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: March 5, 2021
    News • 3/5/2021
    Good morning,   Yesterday, I had the opportunity to walk the chapel construction site with the architect. Even though I visit the site every day, it’s not often I get to do it with the man who designed it. I’m not complaining. I understand Jorge Hernández ‘74 has a lot go ...
  • Gambit Debuts
    News • 3/4/2021
    When the pandemic occurred nearly a year ago and extracurricular activities came to a halt, Jonathan Gomez ‘21 took that time to innovate. Using the shutdown as a catalyst to launch a company that began as an idea years ago, he created Gambit.  “Gambit hosts chess tournaments,” ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: February 24, 2021
    News • 2/24/2021
    Good morning!   I don’t know if this happens in your house, but in mine, the Jesuit Hilton, there is a stack of old magazines that for some reason have never been thrown out. These magazines sit there over several years as if one day they will be picked up and read again. The funny things ...
  • Hermanos for Life
    News • 2/16/2021
    (This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Winter 2021 edition) Did you know that the alumni association does not only include Belen from Cuba and Miami? It has four other Jesuit schools from Cuba as well. The history between these five schools and the ability to stay so close ...
  • 50 Years of Educating Men for Others
    News • 2/12/2021
    (This column first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Winter 2021 edition) There is a popular book written by educator Robert Fulghum titled, “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” (1989). The author claims the world would be a better place if adults p ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: February 9, 2021
    News • 2/9/2021
    Good morning! I know it’s Tuesday and you didn’t hear from me yesterday, but the weekend was packed with activities and Sunday… well, Sunday was the Super Bowl. I was so entranced by the greatness of quarterback Tom Brady and his ability to defy sports logic that I simply went to b ...
  • A Place to Call Home: Johnny Calderín '92
    News • 2/8/2021
    (This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Winter 2021 edition) A graduate of the Belen Jesuit class of 1992, Johnny Calderín was a quiet kid with a knack for music and media. As a student, he was involved in many clubs, participated in service projects, and was even the ...
  • Connecting the Brotherhood
    News • 2/8/2021
    (This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Winter 2021 edition) Each generation of Belen men has developed its own special way to share experiences as Wolverines, from Father Cartaya‘s jokes to Father Willie's “To The Band of Brothers" column. Now, a new generation ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: January 28, 2021
    News • 1/28/2021
    Good morning! As you know, we celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Belen last week with a schoolwide Mass. Even though most of you attended the Mass virtually, we did have the sixth-graders there. I did something that may have been a bit unusual, even though it really shouldn’t be. You may have ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: January 19, 2021
    News • 1/19/2021
    Good morning! You may have noticed there were no emails on Thursday and Friday. I was traveling and was unable to get to them. I missed writing them, but the circumstances were such that made it very difficult to put something together. No worries, I am back and more than happy to wish you guys a go ...
  • Got Goat?
    News • 1/15/2021
    When Belen mom, Ana Lucia Rincon made the pilgrimage, El Camino de Santiago de Compostela in 2010, she asked God to help her find a mission, a greater purpose for her life. It was on that rugged path that she found not only what, but who she was looking for - Fr. Theodore Ilunga from the remote prov ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: December 14, 2020
    News • 12/14/2020
    Good morning! I know last Friday I jumped the gun and wrote to you guys about yesterday being Gaudete Sunday. Hopefully, you remember it is the name given to the third week of Advent and it comes from the Latin for  rejoice . One thing I failed to mention in the email was that grammatically, th ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: December 11, 2020
    News • 12/11/2020
    Good morning,   This coming Sunday will be the third Sunday of Advent and the Church will celebrate what is called Gaudete Sunday. The name comes from the Latin for “rejoice” and refers to the opening antiphon at Mass where worshippers will be encouraged to “rejoice in the Lor ...
  • For the Greater Glory: Campaign Update
    News • 12/3/2020
    (This article first appeared in the   Belen Jesuit President's Report , 2019-20 edition) With much excitement, the ‘For the Greater Glory” campaign was announced at the 2019 Annual Gala. The silent phase of the capital campaign was launched in 2017, at the start of Father WillieR ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: December 1, 2020
    News • 12/1/2020
    Good morning! Welcome back (well, kind of since you’re virtual today). I hope you had a great Thanksgiving break. I hope you had an opportunity to really sit back and give thanks for the blessings in your life. It’s a good exercise to do as often as possible. I have discovered over the y ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 24, 2020
    News • 11/24/2020
    Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving (a few days early)! One of my favorite comedians is Jim Gaffigan. You may have seen him on television or on one of his many comedy specials. I confess, one of the main reasons I like him so much is because he’s Catholic. Even though he makes fun of some of h ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 23, 2020
    News • 11/23/2020
    Good morning! Yesterday we celebrated the feast of Christ the King. It marks the end of the Church’s liturgical calendar. In other words, next Sunday we celebrate the first week of Advent and the next stop is Christmas. Incredible to think we have gotten this far in the semester already and ar ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 16, 2020
    News • 11/16/2020
    Good morning! I traveled this weekend to Tallahassee to witness history in the making. The Belen varsity cross-country team raced for the state title at Apalachee Regional Park on Saturday morning. COVID made it impossible to attend a race all season, but it was going to take more than a virus to ke ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 10, 2020
    News • 11/10/2020
    Good morning! Unfortunately, this pandemic has us pretty much sitting in our place without much possibility of traveling. Since March, Belen has had to cancel regularly scheduled trips to Washington DC with Close Up, the Dominican Republic with Belen Youth Missions, Philadelphia and Virginia with Fo ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 3, 2020
    News • 11/4/2020
    Good morning! I was reminded of a funny story yesterday. It was on a Friday, when I was a senior in high school, my father, out of the blue, asked me if I wanted to go to the movies with him. I was surprised by his invitation because the last time I had gone to the movies with my father was to see D ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 2, 2020
    News • 11/2/2020
    Good morning! One of my professors at Fordham University once said in class that the purpose of education was the formation of saints. His comment really shocked me. I always thought the purpose of education was the formation of doctors, lawyers, and engineers. I mean, who will run the future of our ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 16, 2020
    News • 10/16/2020
    Good morning, In the fall of 1985, two Belen juniors and two seniors had this crazy idea. They decided to start up the first-ever Belen golf team. These were four guys who played golf recreationally. Not the kind of recreational golf that afforded them memberships to country clubs like Riviera or th ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 12, 2020
    News • 10/12/2020
    Good morning! Do you have a happy place? This is how they refer to that place you can go to every once in a while to just relax, let your hair down, and put your feet up. Just a few days ago, I made a reference to the show Cheers and it being a place where “everybody knows your name.” Yo ...
  • To the Band of Brothers - October 9, 2020
    News • 10/9/2020
    Good morning!   I would like to recommend a film I re-watched this past weekend. I remember when it first came out. It was 2010 and released with limited engagement. I love that term, “limited engagement.” Personally, I would love to be able to use it, but I’m afraid people mi ...
  • To My Boys: October 1, 2020
    News • 10/1/2020
    Good morning! I know many of us are excited about the Heat being in the NBA finals, but can we please show a little love for our hometown Marlins as well? Yesterday, they played their first wildcard playoff game against the Chicago Cubs. Do you know what this means? It means we are winning the World ...
  • To My Boys: September 23, 2020
    News • 9/23/2020
    Most of you know that every summer we take a group of rising seniors to the mountains of the Dominican Republic to work on a project with the locals. Unfortunately, because of the pandemic, the mission did not happen this past summer. Rest assured we are committed to making it happen in 2021. Even t ...
  • To My Boys: September 22, 2020
    News • 9/22/2020
    Good morning! On Saturday, one of the stations on cable television was hosting an Indiana Jones marathon. I only know this because I was watching the U.S. Open and decided to flip through the channels during one of the commercials. I confess that with so much streaming going on in our lives, I had f ...
  • To My Boys: September 17, 2020
    News • 9/17/2020
    Good morning, One of the first times I ever left the country was as a junior when we traveled to the Dominican Republic for the Belen Youth Missions. On the last day of the experience, Fr. Eddy Alvarez. S.J. ‘63 gave us some time to buy souvenirs at a local shop. My mother had asked me to get ...
  • To My Boys: September 10, 2020
    News • 9/10/2020
    Good morning! Have you ever used Google Earth? It has to be one of the greatest inventions in the history of inventions. Just type in any address on the planet and, voila, in seconds (depending on your internet connection) you are transported digitally to the very spot. It’s also scary because ...
  • To My Boys: September 4, 2020
    News • 9/4/2020
    Good morning, Isn’t life funny? When you’re young you can’t wait to grow up and then when you’ve grown up, you wish you were young again. It seems that we’re never entirely satisfied with what we have or where we are. When I was a kid I remember wanting to be my dadR ...
  • Why I Give Back: Roberto Pupo ‘85
    News • 7/13/2020
    (This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Summer 2020 edition)   My time at Belen did not follow a traditional path because I did not attend Belen until my sophomore year in high school.  While a short stint, those three years were a blessing in many ways.  I r ...
  • Rincón brings home a Silver Knight
    News • 5/29/2020
    It was the culmination of a memorable and historic high school journey. The Silver Knight Award ceremony, hosted annually by The Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald, was held virtually on May 29th for the first time since its founding in 1959. Eleven Belen Jesuit seniors were nominated for the coveted ...
  • Message to the class of 2020
    News • 5/19/2020
    (This message was originally sent via email to the class of 2020 on May 19, 2020.) It is a special honor for me to write to you today, May 19, 2020, the date scheduled for your pin ceremony—especially since this is my final act as president of the Alumni Association.  I am eternally grate ...
  • MAGIS: Manny Lamarre
    News • 2/21/2020
    (This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Winter 2020 edition) The importance of service and the passion towards doing good for others without expecting recompense are two integral values at Belen Jesuit and the essence of what the MAGIS is about. Manny Lamarre, an esteemed a ...
  • Belen Student Develops App to Help Students
    News • 1/24/2020
     
  • Feast of the Immaculate Conception
    News • 12/8/2019
    (Father Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. published this column on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.) Harrison Ford is one of my favorite actors. I love every character he has played. Whether Indiana Jones, Hans Solo or Jack Ryan, all his roles are exciting and leave you on the edge ...
  • Be Worth Your Salt Profile: Carlos Garcia ‘89
    News • 11/1/2019
    This year's theme, 'Be Worth Your Salt' is an opportunity to profile those who rise to the occasion and serve in our community. We asked the school community to nominate someone who is living this year's theme and Juan Lucas Alvarez ‘89 nominated his classmate alumnus Carlos Francisco Garcia & ...
  • My Three Jesuit Vows: Living with Radically ‘Open Hands’
    News • 8/28/2019
    (This reflection originally appeared on The Jesuit Post on August 28, 2019, in celebration of his four year anniversary of professing vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience in the Society of Jesus.) I was freaking out. It was the day before I would profess vows to live poor, chaste and obedient fo ...
  • Class of 2019 Banner: An iPad of Memories and Possibilities
    News • 5/28/2019
    During the Baccalaureate Mass on May 15, the Class of 2019 presented its class banner to the Belen community. The class banner is an annual tradition which commemorates the time each class has spent at Belen. Banners are displayed in the Ramón Guiteras Memorial Library. This year’s class ...
  • Alumni Pin Mass Homily
    News • 5/21/2019
    (Father Cartaya, S.J. delivered this homily at the Alumni Pin Mass on May 21, 2019 held at Gesu Catholic Church in downtown Miami.) Soon you will receive the diploma you’ve been working so hard to earn. After seven years at Belen Jesuit, it’s time to say farewell to the school you love, ...
  • Santiago de Compostela
    News • 4/16/2019
    In the year 1213, St. Francis of Assisi left his humble dwelling in the mountainous region of Umbria and began a journey that would take him two whole years to complete. He was aware that thousands of pious men, women, and children were making their way from their homes and traveling on foot to the ...
  • Six Questions for Brother Hunter D’Armond nSJ
    News • 3/13/2019
    Brother Hunter recently joined the Society of Jesus as a novice, and is currently visiting Belen Jesuit for several weeks. We caught up with him to ask him a few questions and get to know more about his life and journey. Please join us in welcoming him to the Belen community. Where are you originall ...
  • Celebrating 50 Years of Service
    News • 3/6/2019
    (This article originally appeared in the Belen Jesuit Magazine, winter 2019 edition.) In 1948, Carlos Barquin was born to Carmen and Cayetano Barquin in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. That is where Barq, as he is known, grew up with his family until he was 13 years old. When the government began to change i ...
  • Why I Give Back
    News • 2/25/2019
    (This article originally appeared in the Belen Jesuit Magazine, winter 2019 edition.) Recently, my daughter Natalia called me from New York University. She told me that she met a boy from Belen, and after introducing each other, he asked, “Is your Dad the Belen guy?” She started to laugh ...
  • A Place To Call Home
    News • 2/20/2019
    (This article originally appeared in the Belen Jesuit Magazine, winter 2019 edition.) Had you asked me during the summer of 1999 what I would most likely be doing twenty years from then, I can undoubtedly say that teaching at Belen was the last thing I would have mentioned. I probably would have sai ...
  • Pardon Our Dust
    News • 12/14/2018
    Since the beginning of the academic year, we’ve been working diligently on campus improvements. The Gian Zumpano Aquatic Center opened at the end of the swimming season in the fall and hosted the Class 3A District 12 Swimming Championships. The first impression many people have of the school i ...
  • Back in the U.S.A.
    News • 7/10/2018
    There is no question that after ten days of laboring under the sweltering Dominican sun, the 52 young men turned missionaries were ready to head back to the comfort of the good ole U.S. of A. Sure, the Miami sun is as potent and the humidity, probably more daunting, but the comfort of central air co ...
  • Why we give back
    News • 7/9/2018
    (This article originally appeared in the Belen Jesuit Magazine, summer 2018 edition.)
  • Garbage
    News • 7/5/2018
    Day seven of the mission and all things great. The bridge is moving along nicely, the villagers are happy, and we haven’t lost a single Belen kid... that’s a plus. The experience has been filled with grace; God has been good!   I’ve always considered myself to be very respectf ...
  • 8th Grade Pin Ceremony Address
    News • 5/16/2018
    (This speech was given on May 3, 2018 to faculty, staff, administrators, Jesuit priests, family, and students from the class of 2022 by Tomas Duque.)
  • Making Sense of Christmas
    News • 3/31/2018
    Ask any kid to sing a Christmas song and he or she can probably belt out several carols about the baby Jesus, the Virgin Mary, Santa Claus, and reindeer without batting an eye. Now ask them to sing an Easter song and they struggle. Maybe they will sing “Here Comes Peter Cottontail,” but ...
  • Lent Is So Romantic
    News • 2/23/2018
    (The following column was written by Fr. Willie and emailed to the entire Belen community on February 23, 2018.)
  • Arroyo Quad coming soon to school
    News • 1/8/2018
    As the completion of the aquatic center approaches, a new opportunity presents itself for Belen Jesuit.
  • Together we can accomplish more
    News • 12/15/2017
    Filled with the desire to help others and the magis, five seniors and their teacher Johnny Calderin ’92, traveled to Puerto Rico from December 7-10 to help with Hurricane Maria relief efforts. 
  • Heading East
    News • 10/19/2017
    You may have heard the story before. It is one of my favorite anecdotes from Jesuit history.
  • Six Million Dollar Men and Women
    News • 9/16/2017
    (The following column was written by Fr. Willie and emailed to the entire Belen community post Hurricane Irma)
  • Mission Accomplished
    News • 7/28/2017
    Belen Youth Missions continues tradition of service in the Domincan Republic.
  • Cactus
    News • 4/6/2017
    It is not uncommon to walk into your local Catholic church during Lent and find the place decorated for the season. Purple, of course, is a must.
  • Cartaya, García-Rosales Celebrate Golden Jubilees
    News • 3/29/2017
    Congratulations to Jesuit Fathers Pedro Cartaya and Nelson García-Rosales on the 50 th  anniversary of their ordination to the priesthood.
  • Thank You
    News • 2/28/2017
    If you drove up today to drop off your son you would never know that this past weekend Belen Jesuit held its annual Tombola. 
  • Christ, the true cause of Christmas
    News • 12/8/2016
    This column was featured in the December 8, 2016 edition of the eNewsletter which was sent to every student, parent, faculty, staff, and alumni.
  • Year of Mercy
    News • 11/14/2016
    This column was featured in the November 14, 2016 edition of the eNewsletter which was sent to every student, parent, faculty, staff, and alumni.
  • Rock the Universe experience
    News • 9/19/2016
    One hundred Campus Ministry students and faculty attended “Rock the Universe” at Universal Studios in Orlando on September 9. The following is a reflection written by senior Carlos Arazoza on his experience attending the trip.  
  • Wolverines Football Team Travels to Ireland
    News • 9/12/2016
    Belen 2 Ireland was an unforgettable experience. It all started when our head coach, Richard Stuart, presented the team with the idea of playing a football game in Ireland. 
  • "When I was 10"
    News • 9/8/2016
    It’s September 8, 1979. Even though the night is humid, there’s a slight breeze coming off the bay and it helps cool us down as we stand waiting for her to arrive. We know she is coming, there is no doubt about that, but she’s late. Isn’t it typical for a Cuban to be late? I ...
  • "When I was 10"
    News • 9/8/2016
    It’s September 8, 1979. Even though the night is humid, there’s a slight breeze coming off the bay and it helps cool us down as we stand waiting for her to arrive. We know she is coming, there is no doubt about that, but she’s late. 
  • Image of Christ
    News • 8/23/2016
    Father Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. delivered this address to the entire student body and faculty during a morning assembly in the Garrido Family Plaza to begin the new academic year on August 23, 2016.
  • Perspective
    News • 3/6/2016
    There’s a scene in Mel Gibson’s  The Passion of the Christ  that always impresses me no matter how often I watch the movie. It takes place just outside the praetorium, Pontius Pilate’s palace, as Jesus and the two thieves who will be crucified with him are being read ...
  • Standing on the shoulders of giants
    News • 1/15/2016
    To the Belen Jesuit Community: During my three blessed years in the Dominican Republic I was missioned to our school located right on the border with Haiti. The school was founded in 1946 by a Cuban Jesuit as a vocational center focused primarily on educating young men and women from the countryside ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: 90 Year Celebration
    News • 3/31/2026
    (Fr. Willie, S.J. ’87, gave this speech in front of the school community on March 31, 2026, to begin the school day in gratitude for the 90th birthday of Fr. Pedro Cartaya, S.J. ’54 and Fr. Lionel Lopez.) Today we gather in gratitude, in joy, and in reverence to celebrate a rare and beau ...
  • A Mission of Their Own: Belen Alumni Mission Launches
    News • 2/13/2026
    (This article was first published in the Belen Alumni Magazine - Winter 2026 edition.) Giving back has always been woven into the fabric of Jesuit life. It shows up in school-wide initiatives, community service, and—most powerfully—in the life-changing Belen Youth Mission trip (BYM).  ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: Light of the World
    News • 2/12/2026
    Good morning! As promised, today I want to share with you part two of our look at last Sunday’s gospel. You’ll remember it’s the continuation of Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount, as told to us by Matthew (5:13-16). Jesus had referred to the disciples as the  ...
  • Belen Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
    News • 12/1/2025
    Belen Jesuit Preparatory School proudly announces that nine distinguished individuals will be inducted into the Belen Hall of Fame, Class of 2026, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the InterContinental Miami. The Belen Hall of Fame honors members of the community who have participated in, ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 26, 2025
    News • 11/26/2025
    Some of you may know I was in Spain last week. With the growing number of our alumni studying at universities in Madrid and many doing a semester abroad, it was time to visit. I also took advantage and visited an all-boys Catholic high school to set up our student exchange program, which we hope to ...
  • Roadmap to the Future
    News • 10/23/2025
    ( This article was initially published in The President's Report | 2024-2025.  Click here  to read the publicatio n.) This past school year, Belen Jesuit continued advancing the priorities outlined in our Strategic Plan with unwavering momentum. As a community, our Wolverines are forging a ...
  • As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another
    News • 8/20/2025
    (Fr. Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. delivered this welcome message at the beginning of the 2025-2026 Academic Year in the Roberto C. Goizueta Innovation Center.)  Good morning, gentlemen. This past summer, while on the Belen Youth Mission trip to the Dominican Republic, I overheard ...
  • 50 Years of Close Up | Alumni Magazine Summer 2025
    News • 7/17/2025
    In 1975, a young and enthusiastic Belen teacher wanted to supplement the curriculum of his government class for the many students who had left Cuba, or whose parents had left Cuba. In addition to teaching U.S. government, Patrick Collins wanted to make the content tangible. After organizing a trip o ...
  • The Future is Now | Alumni Magazine Summer 2025
    News • 7/15/2025
    Artificial Intelligence, best known as AI, is at the same time complex and simple; threatening and exhilarating; hurtful and helpful.   So, in terms of AI, where does Belen Jesuit Preparatory School go from here?   As always, we move forward. AI is everywhere, in higher education, in busin ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: Pilgrimage Edition
    News • 6/23/2025
    It’s been a few days since we got back from our pilgrimage and I wanted to send out an email to express how grace-filled the whole experience was. I knew it would be. You don’t set up a trip like this with the intention of submerging yourself in the beauty and richness of our Catholic cu ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: Summer Edition
    News • 6/6/2025
    Yesterday was the last day of final exams and the enthusiasm with which the boys flew out of the classrooms and poured into the central patio at the end of their Theology exam was as great as when East Berliners knocked down the wall and scrambled west. While my enthusiasm was not as great, as I act ...
  • Brigadier Speech 2025
    News • 5/26/2025
    (This speech was given by Daniel Enrique Vilella at the Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2025 on May 23. Daniel was chosen as the Brigadier because he best embodies the values of a Belen education.)  Sir Andreas Widmer, our distinguished commencement speaker; Fr. David Pantaleon, Superio ...
  • My Middle School Experience
    News • 5/8/2025
    (The following is a testimonial Winston Eli Burris gave at the Class of 2029 Pin Mass on May 8, 2025, at the Our Lady of Belen Chapel.) Good evening, administration, faculty, parents, and friends, I am Winston Burris, but many know me as Eli. I am honored to have been asked to speak on behalf of my ...
  • Magis: Gabby Dieppa '96
    News • 1/30/2025
    Walking in through the doors of Belen in sixth grade came as no surprise to Gabby, who came from a long line of alumni that included his father Eduardo E. Dieppa Jr. ‘70, brothers Eduardo E. Dieppa III ‘91 and Andres I. Dieppa ‘92, uncles Jesus Delgado ‘70, Eduardo Luaces  ...
  • 170 Years of Continuous Jesuit Education
    News • 1/28/2025
    Our Roots It all started with a royal decree by Queen Isabel II of Spain, who tasked the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) with establishing the Colegio de Belén in Havana, Cuba, in 1854. The school began its educational work in the building formerly occupied by a convent and convalescent hospital of ...
  • Audentes Fortuna Iuvat
    News • 8/21/2024
    (Fr. Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. delivered this welcome message at the beginning of the 2024-2025 Academic Year in the Roberto C. Goizueta Innovation Center.)  Welcome to a new school year! As I look out at all of you today, I see a room filled with potential, with dreams yet to ...
  • Magis: Celso González Falla '53
    News • 7/12/2024
    (This article was first published in the  Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine - Summer 2024  edition.) Magis isn’t simply a word; it is a way of being and of living in the world.   Ask a Belen Jesuit alumnus, student, family, teacher, administrator, or staff member, and they will descr ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: July 5, 2024
    News • 7/8/2024
    Happy belated 4th of July! It’s a different feeling celebrating Independence Day in a foreign country. Removed from the hamburgers and hotdogs, fireworks, and 4th of July store sales, the focus tends to be more on the reality and not the hoopla. The 58 Wolverines who were on the Belen Youth Mi ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: May 30, 2024
    News • 5/30/2024
    On Friday, we celebrate the feast of the Visitation. It commemorates the day when the Blessed Virgin Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth, who was six months pregnant with John the Baptist. The story is told in the gospel of St. Luke (1:39-56). After announcing to Mary she had been chosen to be the mot ...
  • Brigadier Speech 2024
    News • 5/24/2024
    (This speech was given by Joseph Kanjiramkuzhey at the Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2024 on May 24. Joseph was chosen as the Brigadier because he best embodies the values of a Belen education.)  Mahatma Gandhi said, “Life brings tears, smiles, and memories. The tears dry, the s ...
  • Courage, Resiliency, and Gratitude
    News • 5/10/2024
    (This speech was delivered at the 8th Grade Pin Mass by Adrian Vidal ‘28 on May 9, 2024, at the Our Lady of Belen Chapel.) Good evening, administration, faculty, parents and friends. My name is Adrian Vidal, but most of my classmates know me as Vidal. I feel blessed to have been asked to give ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: March 19, 2024
    News • 3/19/2024
    Today we celebrate the feast day of St. Joseph. What a glorious day. The Church so clearly understands how impactful St. Joseph is that it takes a liturgical break from its regular Lenten practices and makes room for him. You will notice at Mass, we will sing the "Gloria," use incense, and even brin ...
  • 10 Questions for 1 Alumnus
    News • 2/20/2024
    What was your experience like at Belen? I had an incredible experience as a student at Belen. I arrived in 6th grade from a small public school and without many friends attending Belen, but I instantly connected with so many students and quickly made friends with people who will be my friends for th ...
  • Enhancing Our Catholic-Jesuit Ethos
    News • 2/16/2024
    (This article was first published in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine - Winter edition .) In the summer of 2022, Fr. Guillermo (Willie) García-Tuñón, S.J., ‘87, debuted a new Strategic Plan for Belen Jesuit. Serving as the blueprint for the school, the plan restates the vision a ...
  • Roadmap to the Future: Campus Improvements and Updates
    News • 11/7/2023
    This President’s Report affords us the opportunity to not only look back at the prior year’s accomplishments, but also look toward the future at all the incredible things planned. Together, our Wolverines are making great strides in the classroom, in sports, in service to the community a ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 19, 2023
    News • 10/19/2023
    It is no secret I am not a fan of Homecoming Week. I understand it is a time-honored tradition in most centers of learning, but that doesn’t take away from the fact it creates a certain level of annoying chaos. If anyone questions why we insist on uniforms at school, have them spend the day at ...
  • 10 Questions for 1 Alumnus: Richard Laviña '05
    News • 7/20/2023
      Q. What was your experience like at Belen?  A. I started at Belen in 6th grade and, like many other grads, wouldn’t be the man I am today without the Belen journey. Belen is the only institution I have been a part of where responsibility, accountability, and faith are paramount to ...
  • Brigadier Speech - Class of 2023
    News • 5/18/2023
    (This speech was given at the Class of 2023 Commencement Exercises on May 18, 2023. Click here to watch the ceremony. Click here to view the photo album.) World-renowned French artist Georges Seurat devised a painting technique that uses small dots to create masterpieces. Fr. Guillermo García-T ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: May 2, 2023
    News • 5/2/2023
    I know, I know… it seems an eternity since the last time I sent a Band of Brothers email. You probably noticed, not because you haven’t seen the email in your inbox, but because your mother or father hasn’t forced you to read one or listen to it as he or she reads it for you in the ...
  • Tombola Success
    News • 2/10/2023
    This year the annual Fr. Dorta- Duque, S.J. Memorial Tombola sponsored by the Sarria Family was much more than a festival or Belen’s biggest fundraiser. Dedicated to the memory of Anthony Parodi ‘23, the event was peppered with orange, his favorite color. From the beautiful umbrella disp ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: Epiphany Edition
    News • 1/9/2023
    Welcome back to the second semester. After what seemed to be a longer-than-usual break, we are back in the swing of things and having to get our academic motors running again. Not easy after spending a couple of weeks far removed from studying or doing homework. Most of us were so occupied with open ...
  • To the Band of Brother: Christmas Edition
    News • 12/22/2022
    I’ve always been a fan of Disney. Since I was a little kid, the idea of going to Disney World was so exciting that I couldn’t sleep for days knowing we would be driving up to the Magic Kingdom. I remember as we approached Orlando, my father would look back and tell us he would give a dol ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 2, 2022
    News • 11/2/2022
    Today is the solemnity of All Souls. In other words, we pray at Mass and throughout the day for the souls of all the faithfully departed, those who have passed away. This day always follows the solemnity of All Saints. I decided to send you the homily from yesterday’s Mass. I didn’t send ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: September 19, 2022
    News • 9/19/2022
    As you already know, for the next three years, we will be celebrating a Eucharistic revival together with the Church in the U.S. The idea is to refocus our attention and religious practice on one of the most essential aspects of our faith. The Holy Eucharist is one of several things that sets us apa ...
  • Brigadier Speech - Class of 2022
    News • 6/2/2022
    (This speech was given at the Class of 2022 Commencement Exercises on May 20, 2022) Fr. Guillermo M. García-Tuñón, S.J, President of Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, José Roca, Principal, Mr. Armando Codina, Jesuit fathers, board of advisors, administration, alumni association, f ...
  • Here, we do holy things
    News • 5/2/2022
    (Archbishop Thomas Wenski preached this homily while dedicating Our Lady of Belen Chapel on the grounds of Belen Jesuit on May 1, 2022. Click here to watch the Mass.) Today, with the dedication of this chapel to Our Lady of Belen, you bring to a happy conclusion a significant project for Belen Jesui ...
  • We are blessed!
    News • 4/12/2022
    Congratulations to Fr. Pedro Suárez, S.J. ‘58, Fr. Eduardo Barrios, S.J. ‘60, Fr. Alberto García, S.J., Fr. Pedro Gónzalez- Llorente, S.J. '58, Fr. Guillermo Arias, S.J., and Fr. Manuel Maza, S.J. '62 who are celebrating 50 years of priesthood service. Four of them, Father ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: April 7, 2022
    News • 4/7/2022
    Yesterday, a journalist from “The Economist” came to interview me for an article she’s writing. A recent resident of Florida, she wanted to hear more about the impact the Cuban exile community had on the development of Miami. It was a very good friend of mine, a classmate from the ...
  • Ignatian Year: From Wounded Soldier To Pilgrim
    News • 2/14/2022
    (This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Winter 2022 edition)   Catholics who feel especially connected to St. Ignatius of Loyola honored his legacy on May 20, 2021. That day marked the 500th anniversary of an event that signaled a turning point for the 26-year-old youn ...
  • For the Greater Glory
    News • 12/3/2021
    (This article first appeared in the  Belen Jesuit President's Report , 2020-21 edition) In 2016, when Fr. Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. ‘87 became the 37th president of Belen since its inception in 1854, and its seventh since its establishment in Miami, he began his tenure w ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 15, 2021
    News • 11/15/2021
    Good morning! This long Veteran’s Day weekend could not have come at a better time. Not only did the faculty, staff, and all of you deserve a few days of rest, it also provided a great opportunity for several students, coaches, and players to take part in three state championships. Cross count ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: November 2, 2021
    News • 11/2/2021
    Good morning!   Yesterday we celebrated All Saints Day with a schoolwide Mass. It’s one of my favorite feast days since we celebrate the lives of so many heroes of the Catholic Church. The great Jesuit theologian Bernard Lonergan, S.J. wrote an essay summarizing the three reasons the Chur ...
  • To See All Things New in Christ
    News • 8/24/2021
    (This speech was delivered by Father Willie to the student body, faculty, and staff on August 24, 2021, to kick off the 2021-22 school year.) Good morning! First of all, I want to take this opportunity, in the presence of the whole Belen community, to welcome the newest members of the Wolverine nati ...
  • Solemnity of the Assumption
    News • 8/15/2021
    Good morning! I came across an image a few months ago that I fell in love with. It depicts Mary, the mother of Jesus, punching the devil in the nose. After a little research, I discovered it was an illustration found in a 13th-century book of prayer. The work was done by an Englishman named William ...
  • Why WE Give Back
    News • 7/23/2021
    This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Summer 2021 edition . ALBERTO ARÁN '72 Where do I start? The story is long and it pains me to put it into words, but the reason I give back to Belen is to honor the sacrifice my parents, Armando and Lidia Arán, made to give m ...
  • The Future is Bright - New Athletic Center Coming Soon
    News • 7/20/2021
    This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Summer 2021 edition. Cura Personalis means to care for the entire person. Though the new Athletic Facility will most directly impact the athletic life of students, cura personalis dictates that by improving, or caring for the athletic ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: March 23, 2021
    News • 3/23/2021
    Good morning!   Last Sunday we celebrated the fifth week of Lent. We are in the homestretch of our 40 days and are quickly approaching Holy Week and the greatest celebration of all, Easter. While our eyes are on the prize of the resurrection, we cannot sk ...
  • 10 Questions For 1 Alumnus
    News • 2/17/2021
    The Alumni Association includes alumni from the Jesuit Schools in Cuba and Miami: Colegio de Belén en Marianao, Escuela Electromecánica de Belén en Marianao, Colegio Sagrado Corazón de Jesús en Sagua, El Colegio de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores en Santiago, Colegio de N ...
  • 50 Years of Educating Men For Others
    News • 2/3/2021
    (This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Winter 2021 edition) In no individual is the intimate connection between citizenship and faith more evident than in Mr. Patrick Collins. Through fifty years of service and storytelling, Mr. Collins (or “Pat,” depending on ...
  • Homily for the Mass of Our Lady of Belen
    News • 1/21/2021
    (Father Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. ‘87 delivered this homily at the Our Lady of Belen Mass on January 21, 2021, held in the gymnasium of the Roberto C. Goizueta Innovation Center.) Today is a very unique day. Not because we celebrate the feast day of our patroness, Our Lady of ...
  • Pin Mass Homily for the Class of 2024
    News • 12/9/2020
    (Father Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. delivered this homily at the Pin Mass for the Class of 2024 on December 9, 2020, held in the gymnasium of the Roberto C. Goizueta Innovation Center.) There is no question we are living in difficult and challenging times. I don’t think any of ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 26, 2020
    News • 10/26/2020
    Good morning!   When Benedict XVI was elected pope in 2005 after the death of St. John Paul II, people noticed something odd: his shoes. From the very beginning, along with the typical white cassock and zucchetto (the skull cap), the Pope started wearing red shoes. There was a lot of speculatio ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 22, 2020
    News • 10/22/2020
    Good morning,   When I was a freshman in college I had the opportunity to be in the presence of a saint. Even though I’m convinced that throughout my life I have been in the presence of saints like Fr. Jorge Sardiña, Fr. Patrick Healy, and my grandmother, there was this one time in S ...
  • To My Boys: September 24, 2020
    News • 9/24/2020
    Good morning! I wrote yesterday about the Belen Youth Mission trip and one of the experiences I had when I was a student. Here is another. There is a story in the gospel of St. Mark I’ve always found challenging. Jesus is back in his hometown of Nazareth after spending time walking around Isra ...
  • MAGIS | Remembering Carlos Garcia '89
    News • 7/9/2020
    (This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Summer 2020 edition) Second to only Men for Others, no term is more fundamental in Belen’s ethos than “MAGIS.” For all its popularity, however, few people are quite sure what it means. Some define MAGIS with words su ...
  • Class of 2020 Celebrates Milestones
    News • 6/19/2020
    After a historic ending to a school year, the class of 2020 was able to celebrate the Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Exercises , in person, on June 15 and 16.  Both the Mass and Commencement were moments of jubilation and pride, not just for the graduates, but for their parents and the adm ...
  • Homily for the 5th Sunday of Lent
    News • 3/29/2020
    (Father Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. delivered this homily on the 5th Sunday of Lent during a Mass streamed live on March 29, 2020, from the Belen Jesuit Chapel of the Immaculate Conception.) In 2018, the Belen administration invited a guest speaker to address the whole school communi ...
  • 10 Questions for 1 Alumnus: Derek Varona ‘03
    News • 2/26/2020
    (This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Winter 2020 edition) Q. What was your experience like at Belen? A. The first 2 words that popped into my head were: fun and challenging. Fun because I enjoyed going to school every day and spending time with my friends joking around i ...
  • Discovering the Law of the Gift: the force behind a priestly vocation
    News • 2/21/2020
    (This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Winter 2020 edition) “Why do you always wear black?” my ninth-grade students asked me one day before the start of a lesson. What’s funny about the question is that I remember asking the same exact thing when I was a ...
  • Archbishop Wenski's homily at ordination of Jesuit Father Julio Minsal-Ruiz
    News • 1/15/2020
    (Archbishop Thomas Wenski preached this homily during the ordination Mass for Jesuit Father Julio Minsal-Ruiz ‘05 on January 11, 2020, at Gesu Church in downtown Miami.)  Julio, having discerned with you a vocation to the priesthood, a vocation to be lived out within the charisms of the S ...
  • Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
    News • 11/26/2019
    (Father Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. delivered this speech at the Arroyo Quad Blessing on November 25, 2019.) January of 1959 marked the beginning of a dramatic change for millions of Cubans who hung very high expectations on what could have possibly been something new and different f ...
  • Be Worth Your Salt
    News • 8/20/2019
    In a few more weeks, when completed, we will be inaugurating the newly built Arroyo Quad. Located where the old pool was, this green space sits at the center of our school’s 33-acre campus and will serve as a much-needed respite for students, faculty, and staff from all the hard work that life ...
  • Around the World
    News • 7/3/2019
      (This article originally appeared in the Belen Jesuit Magazine, summer 2019 edition.) Who wouldn’t be impressed? Only a high school sophomore and already he could boast of seeing the Eiffel Tower, St. Mark’s Square, Japan’s Horyuji Temple, and the Terracotta Warriors of Xi&# ...
  • 10 Questions for 1 Alumnus: Vicente Fernandez '10
    News • 7/3/2019
    (This article originally appeared in the Belen Jesuit Magazine, summer 2019 edition.) Vicente Fernandez ‘10 is the co-founder and CEO of SportsManias, the real-time, personalized app for diehard sports fans and fantasy players, ranked as a Top 10 Sports App in the App Store. A University of Ch ...
  • Power in Silence
    News • 7/2/2019
    (This article originally appeared in the Belen Jesuit Magazine, summer 2019 edition.) “How do I know if I’m called to be a priest?” I was in the ninth grade and we had just listened to a talk on the priesthood; part of the annual vocation day schedule. I had never thought about the ...
  • Ash Wednesday Mass Homily
    News • 3/6/2019
    Not one, not two, but three times do we hear the word hypocrite mentioned by Jesus in today’s Gospel. Usually when one hears such a strong word as hypocrite repeated in the same way so many times, it is a good indication that Jesus is trying to tell us something about hypocrisy or what the pro ...
  • 10 Questions for 1 Alumnus
    News • 2/25/2019
    (This article originally appeared in the Belen Jesuit Magazine, winter 2019 edition.) Guillermo R. Garcia-Tuñon is the patriarch of four generations of Jesuit-educated men including Belen's own president. His wisdom and commitment are a true testament to the hardships he endured as a Cuban exil ...
  • Ignatian Principles
    News • 12/7/2018
    The following is an interview with School President Jesuit Father Guillermo “Willie” M. García-Tuñón ’87 conducted as part of a project being done by the Spanish Honor Society called “Ignatian Principles, a Challenge in the 21st Century”. Each month a dif ...
  • My Vocation Story: “All is Gift, All is Grace”
    News • 11/29/2018
    (This article originally was published in the 2017-18 President’s Report.)  
  • Strategic Plan Updates
    News • 11/29/2018
    (This article originally was published in the 2017-18 President’s Report.)  
  • All Saints Day Reflection
    News • 11/1/2018
    The great Jesuit theologian Bernard Lonergan, S.J. once wrote an essay where he neatly summarized the reason for the Church’s practice of venerating the saints. He explained that there are basically three important and theologically sound reasons why this ancient tradition exists. Considering ...
  • Do Not Be Afraid
    News • 8/21/2018
    (This speech was delivered by Fr. Guillermo M. García-Tuñón, S.J., Ed.D.,'87 to the entire student body, faculty, and staff on August 21, 2018 at a morning assembly on the first day of school.)
  • Belen is indeed everywhere
    News • 6/6/2018
    (The following reflection to fellow alumni was originally written on May 31, 2018 while on a business/vacation trip to Europe.)
  • Welcome to the Brotherhood
    News • 5/23/2018
    (This speech was given on May 22, 2018 to the class of 2018 at the Alumni Pin Ceremony and Eucharistic Celebration Alumni Board of Directors President Antonio Castro ’86.)  
  • ‘Pedro Pan’ documentary coming to Belen
    News • 3/2/2018
    (The following article was published originally in the Florida Catholic newspaper and online on 3/1/18.)
  • Easter Eggs for Christmas
    News • 12/24/2017
    I’ve always been a fan of Disney. Since I was a little kid, the idea of going to Disney World was so exciting that I couldn’t sleep for days knowing that we would be driving up to the Magic Kingdom.
  • Fr. Paco
    News • 7/28/2017
    (The following is a Reflection on Fr. Francisco Perez-Lerena, S.J. written by Father Willie.)
  • Feast of St. Joseph
    News • 3/19/2017
    (Father Willie delivered this homily during the Mass and Blessing of St. Joseph's Patio on March 19, 2017)
  • Lenten Reflection
    News • 3/10/2017
    (The following is a Lenten Reflection written by Father Willie and distributed to the Belen community.)
  • Belen Jesuit alumni Curbelo, Garcia debate at alma mater for congressional seat
    News • 10/15/2016
    A raucous Thursday night congressional debate focused on deep policy differences included a striking note of similarity: both candidates and the moderator were alumni of the venue, Belen Jesuit Preparatory in southwest Miami.
  • Memorial Mass for St. Ignatius of Loyola - Homily
    News • 8/1/2025
    (Fr. Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J., delivered this homily at the Memorial Mass for St. Ignatius of Loyola on July 31, 2025, at the Our Lady of Belen Chapel.)  Today, we celebrate the solemnity of St. Ignatius of Loyola. If you look at the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church ...
  • BeLegend: Mrs. Carol Vila | Alumni Magazine Summer 2025
    News • 7/16/2025
    Fresh out of college and just two weeks after marrying her life and soul mate, Mrs. Carol Vila, upon the advice of a friend, decided to apply for a position at a small Jesuit school located on 8th Street. She had recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s Degree i ...
  • Ambiguous
    News • 5/5/2025
    (Fr. Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. delivered this homily at the Class of 2025 Baccalaureate Mass on May 4th, at the Our Lady of Belen Chapel.)    There’s a legend I hope is true. True because it carries with it a powerful message. At the end of the day, true or not true ...
  • Class of 2025 Ring Mass Homily
    News • 10/11/2024
    (Fr. Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. delivered this homily at the Class of 2025 Ring Mass on October 8, 2024, at the Our Lady of Belen Chapel.)  What are we doing here? You would think that with a monstrous hurricane making its way to the Florida coast in about 24 hours we would all ...
  • "You always imitate the Good Shepherd who came not to be served but to serve"
    News • 6/1/2024
    (Archbishop Thomas Wenski preached this homily at the ordination of Fr. Michael Anthony Martínez, S.J. ‘09. The Mass of ordination took place on June 1, 2024, at the Our Lady of Belen Chapel in Miami.) The ordination of this young Jesuit, Michael Anthony Martinez, a native son of Miami, s ...
  • Courage
    News • 5/22/2024
    (Fr. Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. delivered this homily at the Baccalaureate Mass on May 20, 2024, at the Our Lady of Belen Chapel.)  One of the dangers of familiarity is a lack of appreciation. When things become too familiar, we fail to appreciate or notice them. Take this chap ...
  • In Hoc Signo Vinces
    News • 8/23/2023
    (This speech was delivered by Father Willie, S.J. ‘87 to the student body, faculty, and staff to kick off the 2023-24 school year.) Approximately three hundred years after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Roman Empire had continued to not only exert its power around the world, b ...
  • Belen Alumni Association: 100 Years of Brotherhood
    News • 1/31/2023
    The history of the Belen Alumni Association of Jesuit Schools from Cuba and Miami goes back to 1923 when the Colegio de Belén resided at the Compostela Campus in Havana. The original Asociación de Antiguos Alumnos del Colegio de Belén held its first general assembly on January 31, 192 ...
  • Surrender
    News • 8/22/2022
    (This speech, which announced the theme, was delivered by Father Willie to the student body, faculty, and staff on August 22, 2022, to kick off the 2022-23 school year.) My favorite moment in the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola occurred shortly after his conversion. He was thirty years old and had de ...
  • Colegio Sagrado Corazón de Jesús de la Compañía de Jesús en Sagua la Grande, Cuba
    News • 2/24/2022
    (This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Winter 2022 edition)  Sagua la Grande es una ciudad ubicada en el centro-norte de Cuba. El origen del nombre es aborigen, (Cagua o Sabaneque) pero durante la colonización cambió a Sagua la Grande. Una de sus caracter ...
  • 10 Questions for 1 Alumnus
    News • 7/27/2021
    This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Summer 2021 edition. What was your experience like at Belen? Life-changing. I arrived at Belen Jesuit in 6th grade, two weeks after the school year had started. My family had just moved from Houston, Texas and my father’s first i ...
  • Homily for the Mass of St. Joseph the Worker
    News • 4/30/2021
    (Fr. Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. delivered this homily at the St. Joseph the Worker Mass on April 30, 2021, held in the gymnasium of the Roberto C. Goizueta Innovation Center.) I remember exactly where I was on the morning of November 26, 1984. It was my 15th birthday and I was stand ...
  • To the Band of Brothers: October 28, 2020
    News • 10/28/2020
    ( Father Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. delivered this homily at the Senior Ring Ceremony on October 27, 2020 held in the Sanchez Field at the De La Cruz Stadium.) When I was growing up, there were a series of sayings and phrases my parents used that would annoy me to death. It seemed t ...
  • Class of 2021 Ring Mass Homily
    News • 10/29/2020
    ( Father Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. delivered this homily at the Senior Ring Ceremony on October 27, 2020 held in the Sanchez Field at the De La Cruz Stadium.) When I was growing up, there were a series of sayings and phrases my parents used that would annoy me to death. It seemed t ...
  • Band of Brothers
    News • 8/27/2020
    (This speech was delivered by Father Willie to the student body and faculty online on August 27, 2020, to kick off the 2020-21 school year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, classes are being held virtually for the time being.) In 1599, Catholic playwright and poet William Shakespeare wrote a play title ...
  • 10 Questions for 1 Alumnus: Jose Gonzalez '91
    News • 7/15/2020
    (This article first appeared in the Belen Jesuit Alumni Magazine, Summer 2020 edition) Q. What was your experience like at Belen? A. It was a close-knit experience where I made lifelong friends, even though I wasn’t there as long as some of my classmates. While some people have a different poi ...
  • 2020 Baccalaureate Mass Homily
    News • 6/17/2020
    (Father Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. delivered this homily at the Baccalaureate Mass on June 15, 2020, held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Doral.) You may have heard recently that the Arroyo Quad won an award for the best new design in the state of Florida. It’s a g ...
  • You Gotta Have Heart
    News • 3/22/2020
    (Father Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. delivered this homily on the 4th Sunday of Lent during Mass streamed live on March 22, 2020, from the Belen Jesuit Chapel of the Immaculate Conception.) With all the things we’ve been dealing with these last couple of weeks, it’s good t ...
  • Espoused to Christ
    News • 10/17/2019
       
  • 2019 Baccalaureate Mass Homily
    News • 5/16/2019
    (Father Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. delivered this homily at the Baccalaureate Mass on May 15, 2019 held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Doral.) On the very day I turned fifteen, I stood in line at the DMV to get my restricted driver’s license. I had been dreaming f ...
  • Enhancing Our Brotherhood
    News • 3/4/2019
    (This article originally appeared in the Belen Jesuit Magazine, winter 2019 edition.) Former Belen teacher Carlos Bravo ’86 had certain goals in mind when applying to be the Belen Alumni Association’s next executive director, a position formerly held by Mariano Loret de Mola ‘58 fo ...
  • Radically Christ
    News • 10/17/2018
    ( Father Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. delivered this homily at the Senior Ring Mass on October 16, 2018.)  
  • Rum & Coke
    News • 7/9/2018
    (This article originally appeared in the Belen Jesuit Magazine, summer 2018 edition.)
  • 2018 Baccalaureate Mass Homily
    News • 5/11/2018
    ( Father Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. delivered this homily at the Baccalaureate Mass on May 10, 2018 held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Doral.)  
  • Class of 2018 Ring Ceremony Homily
    News • 10/11/2017
    ( Father Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. delivered this homily at the Senior Ring Ceremony on October 10, 2017 held in the Garrido Family Plaza.)
  • Opening Words for the Academic Year: Run to the Fire
    News • 8/22/2017
    (This speech was delivered by Fr. Guillermo M. García-Tuñón, S.J., Ed.D., '87 to the entire student body, faculty, and staff on August 22, 2017 at a morning assembly on the first day of school.)
  • Waze
    News • 8/8/2017
    Waze is a wonderful app. Even though it’s been around for a while, not surprisingly, I only started using it a couple of months ago.
  • Run to the Fire
    News • 5/17/2017
    (This homily was delivered by Fr. Guillermo M. García-Tuñón, S.J., Ed.D., '87 at the Baccalaureate Mass for the Class of 2017 on May 16, 2017 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Doral.) 
  • 2017 belongs to Jesus Christ
    News • 1/9/2017
    This speech was delivered to the whole student body by Father Willie on January 9 during a morning assembly welcoming everyone back from the Christmas brea k.   
  • The Fellowship of the Ring
    News • 10/19/2016
    Father Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. delivered this homily at the Senior Ring Ceremony on October 18, 2016 held in the Garrido Family Plaza.  
  • 2016 Baccalaureate Mass Homily
    News • 5/25/2016
    A thought came to me while I was praying over this homily. Thinking about the class of 2016 and what I would want to say to you at your baccalaureate mass, I realized that I would be addressing the last class in Belen history to have had all its members born in the 20th century.  
  • Baccalaureate Mass Homily
    News • 5/18/2022
    (Fr. Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. delivered this homily at the Baccalaureate Mass on May 17, 2022, held at the Our Lady of Belen Chapel.)   A few weeks ago, I was speaking to one of the members of this class and mentioned how there are experiences in your life so impactful you wi ...
  • Cannonball Moment
    News • 4/27/2021
    (Fr. Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. delivered this homily at the Baccalaureate Mass on April 26, 2021, held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Doral.) In just a few weeks, we will be celebrating a historic moment in the life of the Jesuits. May 20th marks the 500-year anniversa ...
  • Celebrating 60 Years
    News • 12/2/2021
    (This article first appeared in the  Belen Jesuit President's Report , 2020-21 edition) During the 2021-2022 academic year, Belen celebrates the 60th anniversary of the school’s reestablishment in Miami and it has been 10 years since I began writing “Men for Others: The Belen Jesuit ...
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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's 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 is situated on a 34-acre site in western Dade County, just minutes away from downtown Miami.