2025 Belize Summit
June 5–7, 2025 | Saint Louis University | St. Louis, Missouri
"Hope & Companionship: Reflecting on a Decade of Ignatian Partnership in Belize"
Join members of the Belize2020 network from Belize and St. Louis for a special summit gathering this June at Saint Louis University. Over the course of three days, we’ll reflect on the last decade of collaboration and set priorities for the future.
This summers’ 2025 Belize2020 Summit is an opportunity to celebrate friendships, highlight shared accomplishments, and look ahead with hope. Hosted by the SLU School of Education and the Herrmann Center for Innovative Catholic Education, the summit will bring together educators, Jesuit partners, lay leaders, and community members.
Retreat themes of “hope” and “companionship” will continue to guide our conversation, anchored in the Jesuit mission of building community across borders.
🗓️ Schedule Overview
Thursday, June 5 - Welcome & Opening Reception
Friday, June 6 - Keynotes, Breakout Sessions, and Evening Fellowship
Saturday, June 7 - Strategic Planning and Closing Reflections
A detailed schedule will be posted soon.
🧭 Event Purpose
Celebrate over 10 years of Belize 2020 partnerships
Deepen our collective understanding of the mission
Strategize next steps for collaborative efforts in education, health, and community outreach
📍 Location
SLU School of Education and the Herrmann Center for Innovative Catholic Education
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, Missouri
💬 Questions and RSVP?
Please contact:
Dr. Bryan Sokol, Associate Professor of Psychology, Herrmann Center Fellow for Community Engagement
📧 bryan.sokol@health.slu.edu