To conclude their induction, the first year had a day out at two Franciscan Sanctuaries in the Rieti Valley, Fonte Colombo and Greccio. A lovely meal in the Nido del Corvo (Crow's Nest) Restaurant, and some minor repairs to the coach, completed the day.

Lodovico Torrisi OSB, a Beda student for the past three years from the Benedictine community at St Paul's Outside the Walls, was last night ordained deacon by Cardinal Harvey at a Mass in the Basilica. Congratulations to him and to the Community at St Paul's. Ad Multos Annos.

On Wednesday, Frs John Carlyle and Patrick Harrigan received first class honours Licentiates in Spirituality from the Pontifical Angelicum University. At the graduation ceremony, certificates were presented by the Master General of the Dominicans. Congratulations to both Beda men on a magnificent achievement.

Prayers have been said for two former Beda staff members who died in the last few days. Archbishop Emeritus of Southwark, Micheal Bowen, taught theology 1963-66. Bishop Emeritus of Shrewsbury, Brian Noble taught Pastoral Studies and Liturgy 1980-87. May they rest in peace.

The annual Beda Lecture was given last night by Dr Colette Limbrick and Mr Chris Pearson to mark the 59th anniversary of the opening of the Beda building. The title of the lecture was: "Changing Landscapes, New Horizens - The Safeguarding Journey". A celebration buffet of porchetta in the garden was enjoyed afterwards by all.

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.

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.

Visits to Grottaferrata, Castelgandolfo, Nemi and the Catacombs of San Callisto were enjoyed in brilliant sunshine at the end of the first week of induction for new students.

We publish an article by Fr John Tabor, ordained for Westminster Diocese in 2018, in which he writes about his joy and fulfillment in his first year as a priest.