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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 year.
Father Philip
The Rector's October article for the Catholic Pictorial is here
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News
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October 13
At the Beda in these last few days we have welcomed many visitors who have come for the Canonisation of John Henry Newman by Pope Francis. The joyful ceremony took place this morning in brilliant sunshine in a packed Piazza San Pietro.Read More -
October 11Twenty two MPs from Westminster who are visiting Rome for the Canonisation of J H Newman, came to the Beda college today. After visiting St Paul's, they had drinks in the garden and then lunch with staff and students.Read More
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October 9
Special seats near the Pope and a public welcome for the Beda students marked the end of the induction of the new students this morning.Read More
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