Welcome to Maryvale

Catholic formation for the whole Church.
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Our Programmes

Accredited theology and practical formation at every level, from catechesis to postgraduate study.

Accredited Programmes

Ecclesiastical degrees in theology and catechetics, from the Bachelor of Divinity to the Licence in Divinity.

Further Education

Accessible courses in faith, scripture, liturgy, marriage and languages. No prior theology needed.

Study with us

Maryvale has formed Catholics at a distance for over thirty years. Study fits around your work, your family and your ministry.

How our courses work

Most of the week you study online through our portal. Occasionally, each year you come to Oscott for a residential weekend of lectures, tutorials and prayer.

Discover Maryvale

Step inside a historic home of the Catholic faith, and meet the college that carries on its work today. Learn who we are, what we believe, and the story that began with St John Henry Newman.

Latest News

News, events, student stories and reflections from across the Institute.

Why In-Person Matters: Reflections on the Altar Servers Course Residential Weekend at Oscott

Dr Agata Mleczko
2 July 2026

Maryvale Institute's Altar Servers Course residential weekend at Oscott College brought students together for formation, Mass, and fellowship - and showed why in-person encounter still matters.

Prof. Herman Lomaberts, rest in peace

Dr. Birute Briliute
23 June 2026

A reflection following the passing of Prof. Herman Lomaberts.

Harry Schnitker addressing retreat attendees

Dcn Dr Harry Schnitker at the Diocese of Victoria Retreat

9 June 2026

Maryvale Director Dcn Dr Harry Schnitker at the Diocese of Victoria retreat, Little Flower Monastery, Canada.

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It has been a privilege to be able to study theology which has nourished my faith and understanding and equipped me with the skills to be able to pass this on to others.  I have also developed valuable new skills in studying, essay writing, critical analysis and oral presentation.

Maryvale alum

Dioceses & Parishes

Formation your diocese can build on.

We work with dioceses and parishes across England and Wales to form catechists, RCIA teams and lay leaders, online or in person, shaped to what each community needs.