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The English College, also known as the Venerabile, is a seminary for the formation of Roman Catholic priests for the dioceses of England, Wales and beyond. The seminary was founded in 1579.
There has been an English presence at this location since 1362 making it the oldest English institution outside England.
Upcoming events
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Gospel of John – the Good Shepherd Father, in your plan for our salvation you provide shepherds for your people. Fill your Church with the
The English Martyrs – Feast Day
The English Men and Women martyred for the Catholic Faith 1535–1680 and beatified or canonised by the Holy See. On this day in 1535 there
Martyr’s Day at the College
Today is marked the annual celebration of the Martyrdom of St. Ralph Sherwin at Tyburn on 1st December 1581 – together with St. Edmund Campion