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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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11 May 2026

Knight of the Realm, Foreign Minister of the Holy See: An Evening with Archbishop Gallagher

Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican's Foreign Minister, joins the Pontifical Beda and Scots Colleges for an evening of conversation, celebration, and inspiration on the occasion of the conferral of a Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) by His Majesty King Charles III.

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02 May 2026

Coppa San Paolo

The Beda reached the semi-finals of the Coppa San Paolo, a joyful celebration of sport and friendship among seminarians in Rome, now in its third year.

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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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