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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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Welcome to the Beda
This College was founded in 1852 to form older men, often convert clergymen, for Catholic priesthood. They came only for four years, because they were seen to have significant knowledge and experience already.
Today the character of the community has changed. Although the Beda remains the responsibility of the Bishops of England and Wales, it has opened its doors to receive men from English-speaking countries worldwide.
However, the essential mission remains the same: to help older men harness and develop their experience and knowledge in the service of the Gospel as Catholic priests.
Welcome to this website. I hope you will enjoy discovering the work which we are privileged to have been given.
Thank you for the support and care you have for our Beda CommunityI pray that you may have a truly blessed summer
Father Philip
The Rector's June Message is here
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News
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June 13
The Beda academic year 2018-19 ends today and students return to their homes and dioceses for pastoral work and holiday over the summer. News from the Beda will also take a rest and will return when the new semester begins in September. Thirty two photo albums from this year are available here (click the photo)Read More -
June 12
Ordinations to the diaconate took place today in St Paul’s Basilica. Adrian Lowe from Brentwood and Norman Allred from Meath in Ireland were ordained by Meath Bishop Tom, Deenihan, Congratulations to both new deacons. Click the picture above for 150 more photos of the day.Read More -
June 9
Eighteen Beda students are due to be ordained to the priesthood during the current calendar year. To see the list with the dates of ordination, click on this heading.Read More
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