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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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Archived News

Please note some of the information in older stories may now be out of date.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

30.04.2021

May Bank Holiday

Monday 3 May is a Bank Holiday. The cathedral will only be open for Mass at 12.30pm. Read more

30.04.2021

English Martyrs - 6th May

Tuesday 6 May is the feast of the English Martyrs. Read more

30.04.2021

World Day of Prayer for the Survivors of Abuse

The Holy See has designated Tuesday 4 May as a Day of Prayer for victims and survivors of abuse. Read more

24.04.2021

World Day of Prayer for Vocations

This Sunday, 25 April, is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. As members of the Church, we are encouraged to pray earnestly for an increase in priestly and religious vocations. Read more

24.04.2021

The Annual Mass for Migrants

The Mass is being hosted online this year by the Diocese of Southwark on Saturday 1 May 2021 at 11.20am from St William of York, Forest Hill. Read more

23.04.2021

Supporting the Cathedral (archived)

We very much appreciate the kindness and financial support that so many of our parishioners and friends have shown during the recent periods of restrictions and lockdowns. Read more

22.04.2021

Weekly Newsletter Email

St George's Cathedral has launched a weekly Sunday Newsletter email. Get the latest news directly to your email inbox each week and never miss any important information, especially during these uncertain times. Read more

16.04.2021

St George’s Day

Friday 23 April is the Solemnity of St George, patron of England and of our cathedral. Read more

15.04.2021

Catholic History Walk with Joanna Bogle

Catholic History Walk with Joanna Bogle on Tuesday April 27 at 6pm. Meet outside |St George's Cathedral, Southwark. Read more

11.04.2021

Requiem Mass for HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

Archbishop John will celebrate a Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh on Saturday 17th April at 11am, here at St. George’s; all are welcome. Read more