A time of prayerful reflection led by the Rector on the Saturday and Sunday of Palm Sunday got the Beda Holy Week off to a good start. Because of current Covid protocols, the Palm Sunday Mass began with a simple blessing of palms to replace the customary procession through the grounds. As last year, all the Holy Week Services will take place in the College in a simplified form to comply with the current safety measures.

The annual visitation from the committee of bishops who look after the Beda took place via Zoom this week. Archbishop Bernard Longley, Archbishop John Wilson and Bishop Mark O'Toole met with staff and students on Monday and Tuesday. They offered great reassurance to us all and they sincerely hope that next year a visit in person will be possible. We thank them for their enouragement and support and look forward to next year's visit.