Overseas Study Program 2012

In honor of the Golden Jubilee of Belen Jesuit in Miami (1961-2011), the Social Studies Department’s 19th Annual Overseas Study Program followed the path of St. Ignatius from Spain to Italy. With Fr. Christian Saenz, SJ, ’95 as the spiritual and historical director, the 42 students/parents/teachers of Belen experienced the life and work of the Founder of the Society of Jesus in Madrid, Barcelona, Manresa, Montserrat, Florence, Siena, and Rome. Moderator: Patrick Collins. Teachers: Fr. Saenz, SJ, Ann Kenna, Francisco Padura, Charles, Cleveland. Dates: June 12-22, 2012. Explorica, Inc.

03 55 The Cathedral of Siena
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03 57 Ricky and Renato stop for a cool drink
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03 59 Piazza del Campo, Siena, Italy
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04 01 Bus ride from Siena to Rome
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04 03 The Spanish Steps from Piazza di Spagna
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04 05 Trevi Fountain
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04 07 Somebody is returning to Roma
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04 09 Day 9 Vatican City and Rome
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04 11 Local Guide prepares the way for the Vatican
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04 13 OSP with St. Ignatius statue
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04 15 Belen Teachers in St. Peter's Basilica
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04 17 OSP in Piazza San Pietro
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04 19 The Colosseum
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04 21 Group of Ms. Kenna
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04 23 Renato Scerpella
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04 25 Josh and Nicholas in the Colosseum
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