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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Latest Articles

Formation, vocation, and life at the Beda
Reflections from the Rector, updates from the College, and perspectives drawn from formation and community life.
30 Jan 2026

Beda College hosts Cardinal James Harvey

The Beda College had the honour of hosting Cardinal James Harvey, former Prefect of the Apostolic Household.

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25 Jan 2026

Vespers with the Holy Father

We had Vespers at St Paul’s with the Holy Father. We were praying especially for Christian Unity.

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12 Jan 2026

College News

A new Academic Director for Beda College: Dr Christina Pal.

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Discern your vocation

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.