• For many years the Beda has run "The Beda Experience" which has allowed prospective students to stay free in the college from the Wednesday of Holy Week into Easter Week. However, this time of year has proved difficult for many because they are involved in their parish liturgy.

• Now the Beda offers the opportunity for men interested in priesthood to spend a few days at the college finding out about the life of a seminary throughout the academic year. Some times are more suitable than others so check in advance to find the optimum time.
       
  • You will take part in the liturgies and life within the college, mix with the students, and have time if you wish to visit some of the sites of Rome, ancient, ecclesiastical and modern.

• If you are interested you must apply in advance, usually through your diocese or a religious order. You will be expected to fund your own flights but accommodation for your stay will be provided free of charge.

In September 2017, and again in 2018, 2019 and 2021, we held weekends of discernment at St Beuno's Spirituality Centre in north Wales for men aged over 30. The weekends were a great success. There was much discussion about discernment for vocation in later life and each person realised that as older men they were not alone in their sense of vocation to priesthood or religious life. The weekends took place in a prayerful spirit, mainly in silence but with some input about discernment and decision making and an opportunity for one-to-one meetings.

A further weekend will take place in 2022, from Friday to Sunday 2nd to 4th September. Please promote this among any suitable candidates at the earliest opportunity as there are only limited places.

Details and a booking form can be found at :Discernment Weekend for Older Men | Pathways to God   and a poster and flier about the weekend are also be available.

During the year we have extended periods of prayer with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament to pray for Vocations. In addition our Mass on the first Friday of each month is offered for vocations. Please join with us in praying the following prayer from the Roman Missal:

O God, who willed to provide shepherds for your people,
pour out in your Church a spirit of piety and fortitude,
to raise up worthy ministers for your altars
and make them ardent yet gentle heralds of your Gospel.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.