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The Beda CollegeBackForwardPauseCaption
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The Beda College is...
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A Seminary Situated in Rome
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For the formation of priests for Dioceses and Religious Congregations
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For English-speaking men over 30, with students from, at present, 10 countries
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Under the guidance of the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales
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Links on this site
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And so we begin...
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In November of 1852, the first students entered a Seminary in Rome which had been established by the Bishops of England and Wales for the training and formation of seminarians who were coming at a slightly later age, perhaps having already exercised ministry within other Christian communities. As we now enter our 170th year as a Seminary based in Rome, we are indeed grateful for the heritage which has been entrusted to us, and seek always to be part of a living tradition which adapts and equips its style and content to the needs of the Church in the modern world.
Thank you for your prayerful support of our work and for your interest in our College life. If you would like to become a member of the Beda Association - a group of ex-students , family and friends who pray together, meet together and offer material support to our Beda tradition - then please turn to the YOUR BEDA page on this website to see how you can play your part in our mission and ministry.
The Rector's March article for the Catholic Pictorial is here
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News
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March 19
Each year the College welcomes the representatives from the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales who have responsibility for the overseas seminaries. We were very happy to host Archbishop Mark O’Toole (Cardiff and Menevia), Archbishop John Wilson (Southwark) and Bishop John Sherrington (Westminster) for two days. It is a formal visitation, meeting with Personale, Students and Staff; checking out new developments and refurbishments in the House, and joining in the process of visioning for the future. It is fully immersive - a sort of experiential quarantore. In more relaxed mode – see photographs - it is sometimes referred to it as our annual MOT!Read More -
March 15
This was a happy day for three of our students as they were called to the Ministry of Acolyte. The Rector presided and encouraged the candidates to work for the ‘good of the Church’. Louis Osei osb, Cassian Shayo osb and Philip Thornley (Leeds) were supported by their guests and the whole College community. It was a joy to have so many Benedictines present for this joyous occasion.Read More -
March 3
3-5 March 2023 Nemi. This weekend on Human Development, with a focus on Sexuality, took place at the SVD Retreat House in Nemi from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 March 2023. It happens every other year, with Safeguarding being the theme for the alternate year. Fr Brendan has led sessions, very successfully, for us before. It was nicely paced with care being taken to ensure all the participants were not overwhelmed or uncomfortable. In fact, it was a ‘lift’ for everyone to be able to reflect on sexuality in a positive and joyful way. The large group numbered sixteen in total, and three smaller discussion groups worked in easy accord. It was an excellent combination of ‘input’ and ‘group reflection’.Read More
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