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Visit from Cardinal Prefect
As a Pontifical College we work very closely with the Dicastery for Clergy. Last night we had the privilege of a visit from the Cardinal Prefect, His Eminence Lazzaro You Hueng-sik...

As a Pontifical College we work very closely with the Dicastery for Clergy. Last night we had the privilege of a visit from the Cardinal Prefect, His Eminence Lazzaro You Hueng-sik. We have been greatly encouraged and supported by the Dicastery in these months and the Cardinal’s warm and joyful presence reminded us of the close bond we have with the Holy Father.

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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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