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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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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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Archived News

Please note some of the information in older stories may now be out of date. Please see the latest news here.

30.12.2022

The Solemnity of the Epiphany

Our celebrations of the Solemnity of the Epiphany begin on Thursday 5 January with Solemn First Vespers at 6pm, to which all are welcome. Read more

24.12.2022

New Year’s Eve – Solemn Mass

As New Year’s Eve falls on a Saturday this year; our 6pm Vigil Mass will therefore be a Sung Solemn Mass Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. Read more

24.12.2022

New Year’s Day – Mary, Mother of God

New Year’s Day being a Sunday, we will have our full schedule of Sunday Masses as per usual. Read more

24.12.2022

Christmas Offering 2022

The collection taken at the Christmas Masses together with anything placed in the Christmas Offering envelopes constitutes your personal gift to the parochial clergy of the Cathedral. Read more

17.12.2022

Christmas Fair - update

Many thanks to all those who supported the Parish Fair in any way, making the day such fun and a wonderful success. Read more

09.12.2022

Christmas Fair 2022

Christmas Fair this Sunday 1pm to 4pm the Amigo Hall. Read more

Celebrate the seasons of Advent and Christmas at St George's Cathedral with our schedule of special Masses and Services. A full listing is available to download below and to pick up from the back of the Cathedral. Read more

24.11.2022

Christmas Concert

Award-winning chamber choir The Purcell Singers will be giving a Christmas Concert in the Cathedral on Saturday 17 December at 7.30pm, conducted by Jonathan Schranz, the cathedral Director of Music. Read more

21.11.2022

First Holy Communion 2023

Our First Holy Communion programme will start in January 2023. If your child is in year three at primary school, they are eligible. Read more

21.11.2022

Confirmations 2023

Our Confirmation programme will start in February 2023. If your child is in year 9 (or above) at school, they are eligible. Read more