2017
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December
Easter Eggs for Christmas
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.Read More -
Our Dean of Men
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.Read More -
Javan Rice commits to Vanderbilt University
Senior Javan Rice has signed a letter of intent to play football at Vanderbilt University.Read More -
Advent Reflection
The first semester is quickly coming to an end, and that means that the Advent season is upon us.Read More -
Spreading Christmas Cheer
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.Read More -
Together we can accomplish more
Read MoreFilled 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. -
Belen is Sebastian Strong
Nearly a year ago - December 29, 2016 - Christopher Columbus student Sebastian Ortiz passed away from cancer.Read More -
Crew Team Wins 26 Medals
Read MoreUnder cloudy skies, a brisk wind, and chilly temperatures, the Belen Jesuit Crew team participated in the Plant Invite - Fall Sprints 2017 on December 9. -
Consecration to Mary
You will recall that last academic year we launched the marian sodality Esto Vir.Read More -
In Sickness and in Health
Today, December 8, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.Read More -
Key Club Travels to Puerto Rico
Read MoreMembers 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. -
Cross Country Team Honored by Miami-Dade County
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.Read More -
Christmas Toy Drive
The school community is encouraged to participate in this year's Toy Drive.Read More -
Get Ready to Tee Off
The academic year is flying by and we are already moving on to our next Signature Event. Corporate registration is now open for the 19th Annual Fr. Izquierdo Memorial Golf Tournament.Read More -
Students launch Gifts4Kids Charity
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.Read More -
November
“Calling All Wolverines”
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.Read More -
Alumni Association Hosts Thanksgiving Lunch At Gesu Church
On November 18, members of Belen’s Alumni Association gathered at Gesu Catholic Church in order to feed over 300 people from the parish.Read More -
Don’t forget your tickets!
Belen Jesuit band students Andre Hall '19 and Alejandro Fernandez '20 kicked off the inaugural Gallery Concert Series on November 15.Read More -
Pardon Our Dust: Campus Improvements Update
Read MoreSince 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
Read MoreMore 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”. -
State Championship Assembly
(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.)Read More -
Cross Country Wins 9th State Championship
Read MoreThe 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. -
Fungairino wins two swimming state championships
Read MoreOn 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! -
Alumni Matching Gift Announced
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.Read More -
Four athletes sign their letters of intent
Read MoreFour student athletes signed their national letters of intent to play sports at the collegiate level on November 8. -
Operation Gratitude was a success
The inaugural Operation Gratitude Halloween candy drive was a sweet success.Read More -
Powerful messages delivered to students
Red Ribbon Week was celebrated on campus the week of November 6th. Students listened to guest speakers on November 8 who delivered both a powerful and inspirational talk.Read More -
Crew team returns from regatta with medals
Read MoreThis Belen Jesuit Crew participated in the Head of the Hooch regatta in Chattanooga, Tennessee on November 4 and 5. -
Cross Country wins Regional Championship
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreOne hundred eighth grade students will receive the sacrament of confirmation in the spring. -
Coach Stuart Tribute
Read MoreOn November 2, the Belen community gathered to honor a very special individual who embodies the true Belen spirit - Coach Richard Stuart. -
Thanksgiving Drive is Underway
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.Read More -
Red Ribbon Week
This year Belen Jesuit will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week from November 6th through the 9th.Read More -
October
Cross Country Wins District Championship
Read MoreThe Belen Jesuit Cross Country Team won its 36th District Title and 14th in a row on October 26 at Larry & Penny Thompson Park. -
Pace, Belen to battle it out in Turkey Bowl
Read MoreA 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. -
Youth Rally, Concert Coming to Campus
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreBelen Jesuit communications students participated in the 45th Annual Florida Scholastic Press Association South Florida Journalism Day held at FIU University Park Campus on October 21. -
New York Alumni Gathering
Over forty Alumni from six different decades gathered in New York City on October 21 to kick-off the 2017 Belen Alumni Tour.Read More -
Rowing Season Kicks-off
Read MoreThe Belen Jesuit Crew team participated in Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston on October 21 and 22. -
VFB wins 4th Consecutive District Championship
The Wolverines clinched their 4th district championship in a row October 20 with a 55-14 victory over Varela.Read More -
Students host ‘fun day’ for children with Autism
Read MoreFor 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. -
Heading East
You may have heard the story before. It is one of my favorite anecdotes from Jesuit history.Read More -
Keeping Up With the Wolverines: Sports Recap
Read More(The following are the sports results from October 16-19 2017) -
Belen Jesuit to host traveling Monet Exhibit
Belen Jesuit will be displaying a Teacher’s Discovery Traveling Exhibit featuring the fascinating paintings of French artist, Claude Monet.Read More -
20 National Hispanic Recognition Scholars Named
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.Read More -
Golf Wins District Championship
The Varsity Golf Team won its 3rd District title on October 16.Read More -
Join us this summer in Ireland & Scotland
Read MoreIf 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. -
Keeping Up With the Wolverines: Sports Recap
Read More(The following are the sports results from October 6-12, 2017) -
Class of 2018 Ring Ceremony Homily
Read More(Father Guillermo García-Tuñón, S.J. delivered this homily at the Senior Ring Ceremony on October 10, 2017 held in the Garrido Family Plaza.) -
Together, we are better!
On September 26, Belen Jesuit’s Key Club began a schoolwide effort to raise funds for Hurricane Maria relief.Read More -
Fiesta de la Hispanidad
The Modern Languages Department invites the Belen community to celebrate our Hispanic heritage through our yearly Fiesta de la Hispanidad on October 12.Read More -
Homecoming Week
Beginning on October 9th students will be able to showcase their love for Belen during Homecoming Week.Read More -
Looking Back
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.Read More -
September
Destination College
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!Read More -
ICA Season Ready to Begin
The 2017-2018 Ignatian Center of the Arts (ICA) season is shaping up after a brief delay because of Hurricane Irma.Read More -
Keeping Up With the Wolverines: Sports Recap
Read More(The following are the sports results from September 22 -28, 2017) -
Football, Tailgate, Brotherhood
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.Read More -
Hurricane Maria Relief Efforts
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.Read More -
Gala Committee Gathers to Work on Annual Event
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreOn 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. -
Parent Workshop: The Achievement Process
The School Counseling Department invites all parents to our first Parent Workshop of this school year entitled: The Achievement Process.Read More -
Hurricane Relief for the Florida Keys
Once again, we are called to Run to the Fire and help our neighbors in the Florida Keys who were devastated by Hurricane Irma.Read More -
16 Students Received Commended Recognition by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Read MoreSixteen seniors have been named Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation of which 3 have advanced to the semifinals. -
Events Postponed due to Hurricane Irma
Read MoreDue to Hurricane Irma, several events have been postponed. Here’s the list of events affected: -
Tickets onsale for Annual Football Classic
Read MoreThe 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. -
Senior Nominated for National Award
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.Read More -
Six Million Dollar Men and Women
(The following column was written by Fr. Willie and emailed to the entire Belen community post Hurricane Irma)Read More -
“Together, we can do good”
Read MoreHurricane 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 campus. -
Aftermath of Hurricane Irma
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.Read More -
Hurricane Irma School Closure and Information
Read MoreElectricity has been restored. Belen Jesuit will reopen and resume normal hours on Monday, September 18. -
Update: Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
Read MoreThank 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
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.Read More -
August
Open House Registration Is Open
Belen, for the past 163 years, has been educating young men in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola.Read More -
The Wolverine Beat Set To Debut
Read MoreLaunching on Friday, September 1, the Wolverine Beat will be a weekly informational email sent to the Belen community. -
Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
Please join us in prayer for the many people affected in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.Read More -
OSP Asia to visit Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji
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.Read More -
Battle Like a Wolverine Registration Opens
Throughout the month of October, students will raise funds and awareness for breast cancer.Read More -
OSP Europe to travel to Ireland and Scotland
The 2017 Overseas Study Program to Switzerland and Italy brought together lasting experiences from the Swiss Alps to the Roman catacombs.Read More -
Welcome Back Message
Welcome back, students! I hope you had a restful summer vacation and are reenergized for what awaits you this school year.Read More -
Opening Words for the Academic Year: Run to the Fire
(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.)Read More
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Crisis Training Held On Campus
Read MoreIn 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
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.Read More -
Solar Eclipse Viewing Event
Read MoreThe Astronomy Club at Belen Jesuit will gather to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, August 21st beginning at 2:30 p.m. from the school’s Fr. Benito Vieñes, SJ Observatory. -
Waze
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.Read More -
July
Five Questions with Carlos Bravo
New Alumni Executive Director Carlos Bravo '86 answers five questions in this week's Spotlight.Read More -
Fr. Paco
(The following is a Reflection on Fr. Francisco Perez-Lerena, S.J. written by Father Willie.)Read More -
Mission Accomplished
Belen Youth Missions continues tradition of service in the Domincan Republic.Read More -
Welcome Letter from the Executive Director
A welcome to all of our alumni from our Executive DirectorRead More -
June
#BelenEverywhere is back this summer
Read MoreOn the heels of last year’s successful social media campaign, #BelenEverywhere is back! -
Pardon Our Dust: Campus Improvements Update
Read MoreNow that summer has begun we are moving full speed ahead to advance our major construction projects. -
Teachings of St. Francis Xavier inspire missionaries
Read MoreFather Willie celebrated mass for the Belen Youth Missions participants and their families on June 12. -
Back-to-Back National Championships
Read MoreFor 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. -
Alumni Association Executive Director Named
Read MoreAfter 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
Read MoreOn June 1st 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
Read MoreThe 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. -
May
Keeping Up With the Wolverines
Read MoreThe 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
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.Read More -
Run to the Fire
(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.)Read More -
Senator Marco Rubio to be Class of 2017 Commencement Speaker
Read MoreWe 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. -
In Solidarity with our Venezuelan Brothers and Sisters
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.Read More -
It takes a village, support BYM
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.Read More -
33 Employees Recognized During St. Joseph the Worker Mass
Read MoreCongratulations to the employees that were honored during the St. Joseph the Worker mass on May 2, 2017. -
Pardon our Dust: Campus Improvements Update
It’s hard to believe that the academic year is coming to an end.Read More -
April
Where else, but Belen
Read More(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 of 2017.) -
Our Journey has just begun
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".Read More -
Annual Book Fair Starts Soon
Preparations are underway for the Ramón Guiteras Memorial Library staff to host the first annual Books & Books book fair beginning May 8.Read More -
Following in the footsteps of St. Ignatius
Read More(This reflection is about the Ignatian pilgrimage that took place April 12-23, 2017.) -
81 Eighth Graders Explore our Nation’s founding
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.Read More -
Foreign Exchange Program Insight
Read More(The following is a reflection piece by this student on the experience of taking part in the 3rd annual foreign exchange program with St. Ignatius in Taipei, Taiwan from April 10- 22, 2017.) -
Tennis Wins State Championship
Read More(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.) -
Annual Fund Expands Its Reach
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.Read More -
Search is on for new Executive Director
Read MoreThe 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. -
Thank You Mariano
There are few who have done as much for the Alumni Association as Mariano Loret de Mola ‘58.Read More -
Nine Student Athletes Sign to Play at the Next Level
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.Read More -
Camillus House Experience
On April 6, I along with 14 of my classmates, had the opportunity to volunteer at Camillus House in downtown Miami.Read More -
Belen Jesuit Wolverines win three championships
Read MoreThe first week of April was a good one for the Belen Jesuit Wolverines' sports teams. -
Reaccreditation News
It is with great pleasure that I announce to all of you that Belen Jesuit successfully completed its reaccreditation process with AdvancEd.Read More -
Cactus
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.Read More -
Living Stations of the Cross
Read MoreOver 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. -
Being Men for Others is Not Optional
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.Read More -
Regis House celebrates its founder Jesuit Father Pérez Lerena
Read MoreThe 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. -
March
Keeping Up With the Wolverines: Sports Highlights
Read More(The following are the sports results from March 2-31, 2017) -
Award Season at the Ignatian Center
Read MoreOver 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
Belen's Model United Nation's team began the year with a solid victory in Gainesville at the Gator Model United Nations Conference.Read More -
Founding of a Nation Experience
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.Read More -
Living Stations of the Cross
Belen Jesuit will present, "The Living Stations of the Cross" on Monday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m.Read More -
Student Council Candidates Debate
Read MoreCandidates for Student Council President and Vice President debated on March 29, 2017 in the Roca Theater in front of an audience. -
Cartaya, García-Rosales Celebrate Golden Jubilees
Congratulations to Jesuit Fathers Pedro Cartaya and Nelson García-Rosales on the 50th anniversary of their ordination to the priesthood.Read More -
End of an Era
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.Read More -
Poetry Slam Competition
On March 24, seventh grade students participated in the first annual Poetry Slam Competition.Read More -
Belen Key Club hosts Miami Youth Sustainability Summit
Read MoreOn 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
Established during the 2015-2016 academic year, the Grandparents Club began with the goal of helping at Tombola.Read More -
Assemblies held to discuss Destructive Decisions
Students in both the Middle School and High School heard presentations sponsored by Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) on March 22.Read More -
65 Students to Build a Bridge in the D.R.
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.Read More -
World Youth Day 2019
"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.Read More -
Troupe 4666 Captures Big Win at State Festival
Read MoreFifteen members of Belen’s Troupe 4666 of the International Thespian Society competed in the State Thespian Festival March 15-19 in Tampa, FL. -
Feast of St. Joseph
(Father Willie delivered this homily during the Mass and Blessing of St. Joseph's Patio on March 19, 2017)Read More -
Day of Service: Men for Others
During the week of March 13-17 Belen Jesuit Preparatory School celebrated Ignatian Week.Read More -
Jesuit Communicators Meet at Belen Jesuit
The perfect combination of prayer and communication was in full force at the Jesuit Communications Conference held at Belen Jesuit March 7 – 10.Read More -
Lenten Reflection
(The following is a Lenten Reflection written by Father Willie and distributed to the Belen community.)Read More -
Spring Season At The ICA
Read MoreThe Ignatian Center for the Arts is always bustling with a myriad of activities and accomplishments. -
Ignatian Week 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”.Read More -
Tombola Success
For three days in February the Belen Jesuit campus underwent a massive transformation.Read More -
Lenten Season Begins
The Catholic Church invites us to fast, give alms, and pray during the Lenten season in order to grow stronger in our faith.Read More -
Annual Alumni Delegate Meeting and Election
Read MoreOn Sunday, February 26, 2017, the Alumni Association held its annual Alumni Delegate Meeting and Election. -
Magis Helping Hands Project
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.Read More -
Pardon Our Dust: Campus Improvements Update
Read MoreWe continue to stay on track with the construction projects on campus. -
Keeping Up With the Wolverines: Sports Highlights
(The following are the sports results from February 10 - March 2, 2017)Read More -
ISSF Star Students Named
Each year, the Independent Schools of South Florida (ISSF), recognizes outstanding students from its member schools.Read More -
High School Students Tour State Colleges
Read More(The following is a recap of the State College Tour that took place February 27 -March 1 from the perspective of Mrs. Peterson.) -
“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”
We are excited to once again showcase, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” at the Roca Theater.Read More -
February
Summer Camp Registration
It is hard to believe that we are already preparing for our 2017 Summer Camp Program.Read More -
Thank You
If you drove up today to drop off your son you would never know that this past weekend Belen Jesuit held its annual Tombola.Read More -
Campus enhancements
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.Read More -
Construction Update
After months of construction on campus, the fruits of that labor are beginning to take shape.Read More -
Pardon Our Dust, Construction Update
Read MoreKitchen and Dining Hall ProjectThis summer the Kitchen renovation project came to a conclusion giving way for the dining hall renovation and expansion to begin. -
Pardon Our Dust: Campus Improvements Update
With every day that goes by, we are inching our way towards the completion of the Dining Hall and Gian Zumpano Aquatic Center.Read More -
The Chapel of Our Lady Reopens
After nearly six months of construction, the Chapel of Our Lady reopened on November 29.Read More -
There Can Be Only One Champion
Read MoreThe 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
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.Read More -
Tombola Preparation Underway
Tombola is upon us and setup for the rides and booths are underway.Read More -
Vincam Relaunches as a Website
Five years ago, the student editors of Vincam, Belen Jesuit’s official student publication, took their student newspaper from print into the digital era.Read More -
Belen Jesuit’s Wolfpack Team Wins Silver Medal
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.Read More -
11 Silver Knight Nominees Announced
Read MoreEleven 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. -
Alumni Tour makes two stops in Florida
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.Read More -
Blessing of the Chapel of Our Lady
Jesuit Fathers Willie, Garcia, and Cartaya celebrated mass in honor of the blessing of the Chapel of Our Lady.Read More -
Golfers tee off for a good cause
On February 3rd, members of our Belen community came together to play in the 18th Annual Fr. Izquierdo Memorial Golf Tournament.Read More -
Last Chance to register for OSP Asia
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.Read More -
Proud to March for Life
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.Read More -
“You’re Amazing” presentation sparks inspiration
You're amazing, a simple phrase, which if used in the right context, can completely change someone's day or even life.Read More -
News from the Ignatian Center for the Arts
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.Read More -
Alumni Association Sponsors Movie Screening
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.Read More -
80 Students Participate in Close Up
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?Read More -
Speech and Debate team win
On February 4, the Belen Jesuit Speech and Debate team competed at the Florida Forensics Art Deco Regional Tournament.Read More -
Director of the Vatican Observatory visits Belen Jesuit
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.Read More -
Love One Another
The extraordinary history of Belen Jesuit Preparatory School is one that truly embodies what is commonly referred to as the “American dream.”Read More -
January
We March for Life
If you dropped off your son this morning at the front of the school, you may have noticed that I was not there.Read More -
Taiwanese Students Arrive
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.Read More -
The results are in, AMC 8
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.Read More -
Called To Be Men for Others
Read MoreCurrent students in 11th and 12th 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. -
You’re Amazing
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.Read More -
Share Jesus’ message
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.Read More -
Destination College
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.Read More -
News from the Ignatian Center for the Arts
New Year brings new focus to the Saladrigas Gallery and the Roca Theater.Read More -
Project S.H.I.E.L.D debuts
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.Read More -
2017 belongs to Jesus Christ
Read MoreThis speech was delivered to the whole student body by Father Willie on January 9 during a morning assembly welcoming everyone back from the Christmas break.
BELEN JESUIT PREPARATORY SCHOOL
500 SW 127th Avenue, Miami, FL 33184
phone: 305.223.8600 | fax: 305.227.2565 | email: webmaster@belenjesuit.org
500 SW 127th Avenue, Miami, FL 33184
phone: 305.223.8600 | fax: 305.227.2565 | email: webmaster@belenjesuit.org
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School was founded in 1854 in Havana, Cuba by Queen Isabel II of Spain. The task of educating students was assigned to the priests and brothers of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), whose teaching tradition is synonymous with academic excellence and spiritual discipline. In 1961, the new political regime of Cuba confiscated the School property and expelled the Jesuit faculty. The School was re-established in Miami the same year, and over the next decade, continued to grow. Today, Belen Jesuit sits on a 30-acre site in western Dade County, only minutes away from downtown Miami.