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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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Rest and be thankful...
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Time marches on
Dear Friends,
as we conclude our Beda Year with the Ordination of Deacons and the students and Formation Team prepare to return to our respective Dioceses and Religious Communities, I wanted to share with you an expression of our gratitude for your continued interest in and support of the work of the Beda College. This year – 2022 – we celebrate 170 years since the foundation of a Seminary for men who had come at a slightly later age to be prepared for Ordained Ministry in the Catholic Church.
Over these 170 years, the Beda has served firstly the Diocese of England and Wales but latterly (that is for the past 100 years!) English speaking counties from around the world. We delight in being such an international Community and we pray that our mission and ministry may continue to flourish in the coming decades – preparing Ordained Ministers who are ardent yet gentle servants of the Gospel.
Thank you for your prayers, your interest and you material support of our seminarians, Deacons and those who have been Ordained to the Priesthood from the Beda College over the years.
Wherever you find yourselves, may you have the blessing of peace.
Father Philip
Father Philip
The Rector's August article for the Catholic Pictorial is here
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News
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June 15
Eight Third Year Beda students were today ordained deacon in the Basilica of St Paul's outside the Walls by Bishop Mark Davies, Bishop of Shrewsbury. The new deacons are for the following dioceses: Southwark, Shrewsbury, Derry, Down and Conner, Killala, Leeds, Stockholm and Westminster. Congratulations to all the new deacons and thanks to everyone who helped to make this such a special day. Ad Multos Annos. 100 photos of the day can be accessed here.Read More -
June 14
The Beda anticipated the celebration of two Golden Jubilees on Sunday. During the summer, Sister Patricia celebrates 50 years of Religious Profession and Fr Peter celebrates 50 years of Priestly Ordination. The joyful thanksgiving for those milestones was marked with a sadness in the college as Fr Peter finishes as spiritual director at the Beda this summer. Drinks before lunch, presentations to both Jubilarians, and a relaxed meal together gave everyone the opportunity to express their thanks for the past and their best wishes for what lies ahead. Ad multos annos.Read More -
June 11
With the end of year exams completed, the Rector's Gita always provides a time to relax and wind down. For the first time this year, on 9th and 10th of June, the Gita took in an overnight stay near the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi. This extended visit was to mark in a special way the contribution which the FMDM Sisters have made to the life of the Beda during their 62 years here. The photographs which can be accessed here show various events during a wonderful two day visit. An 8 minute video of the visit is available on Facebook.Read More
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