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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Please note some of the information in older stories may now be out of date.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.

15.09.2022

Solemn Sung Requiem Mass

Solemn Sung Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Read more

08.09.2022

HM Queen Elizabeth II - Requiescat in Pace

A life devoted to duty, a symbol of unity and continuity: Queen Elizabeth. We give thanks to God for her life of service to the United Kingdom & The Commonwealth. May she rest in peace. The Queen is dead. Long live the King. Read more

08.09.2022

Statement from Archbishop John Wilson

Statement from Archbishop John Wilson, Archbishop of Southwark, on the Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Read more

02.09.2022

Mass for Vocations

Commencing on Friday 9 September at 5.30pm, Fr Paul Kyne, Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Southwark, will celebrate a monthly Mass in the Lady Chapel for vocations to priesthood and the religious life. Read more

01.09.2022

Welcome to Fr Michael Branch

Our new Dean, Fr Michael Branch, who comes to us from the parish of St Peter’s, Woolwich, will be arriving in the parish on 1 September; there will be a parish gathering to welcome him after the 10am Mass on Sunday 4 September. Read more

27.08.2022

Adoration for Peace in Ukraine

The Catholic dioceses of England and Wales will be holding Eucharistic Adoration for peace in Ukraine on Wednesday 14 September. Read more

26.08.2022

Statue of St Anthony - update

We are coming very close to our target sum to cover the cost of replacing our statue of St Anthony of Padua, which was destroyed by an act of vandalism – the next couple of weeks constitute a last chance to be a part of this project. Read more

22.08.2022

March for Life – 3 September

This year’s March for Life will take place on 3 September; the Mass for Catholics taking part will be hosted by St George’s Cathedral at 11am (principal celebrant: Bishop John Sherrington). Read more

19.08.2022

Farewell to Fr Stephen Haines

After the best part of a decade assisting at St George’s Cathedral, Fr Stephen – who turns 80 this year – is stepping down from his role, with a view to concentrating on his ministry and commitments in the Philippines. Read more

31.07.2022

Passing on the Faith: Grandparents

Which practical steps can grandparents take and what kind of conversations can we have to help anchor our grandchildren’s faith? Read more