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

This week we had the honour of hosting Cardinal James Harvey. He is our neighbour, the Archpriest of the Basilica of St Paul. He was the Prefect of the Apostolic Household under Pope St John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI. His role with them from 1998-2012 meant that he was with the Popes every day and so close to them. He sat on Tuesday with our community and gave personal recollections of his ministry with these great Pontiffs. It was an immense privilege to hear these memories which are printed nowhere. He was an inspiration and encouragement to our seminarians in the meaning of humble and loyal service and of how the Lord works through us as his disciples.

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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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07 Mar 2026

A Warm Visit

Forming warm links with Iceland! Delighted with the visit of Bishop David from Reykjavik. We are anticipating an Icelandic seminarian next year.

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