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St George’s Cathedral, Southwark, formally the Metropolitan Cathedral Church of St George, is the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Southwark, which covers the London boroughs south of the Thames, the county of Kent and the Medway Unitary Authority.
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The Cathedral Parish is a vibrant community, with many groups and organisations which you can join or support in other ways. The Cathedral also administers the Sacraments. Full details in this section of the website.
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St George's Cathedral has a well-established musical tradition, with a diversity of styles represented at the different Masses, ranging from congregational hymns and Mass settings at the 10am Family Mass sung by the Cathedral Consort youth choir, through plainsong and polyphony at the 12pm Solemn Mass sung by the Cathedral Choir of choristers and lay clerks. There is also a Junior Choir for younger children and the Cathedral runs the Southwark Singing Programme.
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Advent & Christmas 2024
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Celebrate the seasons of Advent & Christmas at the Cathedral

A stunning Cathedral in the heart of the capital

We have a well-established musical tradition at the Cathedral

Welcome to St George's Cathedral, Southwark

The Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral Church of St George and the seat of the Archbishop of Southwark.

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In the News pages you will find all the latest Cathedral news stories, can download the Sunday Newsletter or subscribe to our weekly email update.

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24.12.2024

Opening of the Jubilee Year 2025

24.12.2024

31 December - Prayer Watch Mass to welcome 2025

24.12.2024

Solemn Mass of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

17.12.2024

Live Crib - Nativity play 2024

13.12.2024

Archbishop's Christmas Message

06.12.2024

Cathedral launches nativity crib trail

27.11.2024

Advent & Christmas 2024

14.11.2024

Catholic Bishops Joint Statement on Assisted Suicide

09.11.2024

New Cathedral Children's Choir

01.11.2024

Month of Holy Souls

25.10.2024

Fr Jake Dicto RIP - Requiem Mass

25.10.2024

All Souls Day

“St George’s is not just a building: it is a house of prayer and a place of worship for a wide and varied congregation. Our cathedral offers Mass, opportunities for confession, a place for quiet prayer, a venue for joyful celebration, and comfort for those who grieve.”
Canon Michael Branch Dean's Welcome

The original cathedral building was designed by the great Victorian architect Augustus Pugin, and was considered the most important Catholic Church in England when it was built.
The History

In 1839 Fr Thomas Doyle bought part of St. George’s Fields, a site owned by the City of London, and engaged Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin as architect to design a new church.
The Building