The Pontifical Beda College

Running under the eyes of Christ
The Pontifical Beda College is an English-speaking seminary in Rome, forming men discerning priesthood in their thirties and beyond for service in dioceses across the world.
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A seminary shaped by life
Priestly formation at the Beda builds upon the experience men already bring to their vocation. Life in Rome, shared community, and integrated formation prepare seminarians for the responsibilities of diocesan ministry.
Archdiocese of Brisbane
Australia
Diocese of Argyle and the Isles
Scotland
Archdiocese of Liverpool
England
Diocese of Stockholm
Sweden
Diocese of Clifton
England
Diocese of Wollongong
Australia
Diocese of Down & Connor
Ireland
Diocese of Port Pirie
Australia
Diocese of Derry
Ireland
Diocese of East Anglia
England
Archdiocese of Armagh
Ireland
Diocese of Portsmouth
England
Archdiocese of St. Andrews & Edinburgh
Scotland
Diocese of Port-Louis
Mauritius
Diocese of Brentwood
England
Archdiocese of Westminster
England
Diocese of Lancaster
England
Diocese of Leeds
England
Archdiocese of Brisbane
Australia
Diocese of Argyle and the Isles
Scotland
Archdiocese of Liverpool
England
Diocese of Stockholm
Sweden
Diocese of Clifton
England
Diocese of Wollongong
Australia
Diocese of Down & Connor
Ireland
Diocese of Port Pirie
Australia
Diocese of Derry
Ireland
Diocese of East Anglia
England
Archdiocese of Armagh
Ireland
Diocese of Portsmouth
England
Archdiocese of St. Andrews & Edinburgh
Scotland
Diocese of Port-Louis
Mauritius
Diocese of Brentwood
England
Archdiocese of Westminster
England
Diocese of Lancaster
England
Diocese of Leeds
England
Formation in Rome for English-speaking dioceses
Four years of integrated formation in spiritual, human, intellectual, and pastoral life, preparing men for priestly ministry within the universal Church.
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Formation, vocation, and life at the Beda
Reflections from the Rector, updates from the College, and perspectives drawn from formation and community life.
02 May 2026

Coppa San Paolo

Coppa San Paolo organised by the college. The Beda reached the semi finals. Special gratitude to Gerard Holden (Scots College) and Anthony Duns (Beda) for founding this competition three years ago and for continuing to make it such a success. Thank-you to all who made this possible - all organisers and those who gave practical support, promoters, refs, photographers, supporters and of course all the players. An amazing achievement for priestly formation in the Eternal City.

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12 Mar 2026

Visit from Archbishops John Sherrington and John Wilson

Our Episcopal Visitation from Archbishops John Sherrington and John Wilson concluded yesterday. It was a joy to host them...

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10 Mar 2026
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Canon Marcus Holden

New Formator and Professor

I'm delighted to share with you the good news that Bishop Nicholas Hudson of Plymouth has released Fr Dylan James to become a Seminary Formator and Professor at the Pontifical Beda College.

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Discerning priesthood with maturity and clarity
Vocation often unfolds through professional, personal, and spiritual experience. Formation supports that journey in partnership with diocesan discernment.
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Supporting priestly formation
The life and mission of the College is sustained through prayer, generosity, and partnership in forming priests for English-speaking dioceses.
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