The quote by St. Ignatius of Loyola, “Go forth and set the world on fire” can best describe the group of individuals that decided to use their summer vacation to accomplish an incredible feat.

For over twenty five 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 service aimed at benefiting rural communities of different areas of that country. Our students share life, faith and work with campesino communities who become our teachers in the faith, as well as friends in Christ.

Belen Jesuit students will travel to the Dominican Republic from July 1 to July 8, 2022, to support an impoverished community. Father Willie and a few alumni will attend the trip.

For more information about the Belen Youth Mission Trip, please contact Mirna Menendez at mmenendez@belenjesuit.org.