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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...

Our Episcopal Visitation from Archbishops John Sherrington and John Wilson concluded yesterday. It was a joy to host them and to receive their support and guidance. It was a very positive experience for all. Yesterday the Archbishops with Canon Marcus and VEC Rector Stephen Wang made a visit to the Dicastery for Clergy at the Vatican to see the Cardinal Prefect Lazzaro Heung-sik and Mgr Eamonn McGloughlin the sub-secretary.

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20 Jun 2026

Six New Deacons Ordained

Five Beda men and one Scots College man were ordained by Cardinal James Harvey on Wednesday at the Basilica of St Paul's Outside the Walls. We congratulate them on this great step.

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20 Jun 2026

Canon Marcus Holden meets Holy Father

Father Rector meets Holy Father Pope Leo - Canon Marcus met the Holy Father at Castel Gandolfo last month. Pope Leo wished us a happy feast day for St Bede! The Rector pointed out that his illustrious predecessor, Leo XIII, had given the name ‘Beda’ to us. He said that we felt a particular closeness to him and fondness for him. The Rector ask said that we are looking forward to welcoming him to the Beda before too long.

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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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