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Please note some of the information in older stories may now be out of date.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

09.04.2021

Archbishop John Wilson offers prayers for The Duke of Edinburgh

On hearing the sad news of the announcement of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, Archbishop John issued the following statement: Read more

04.04.2021

Alleluia - The Lord is risen!

Canon Richard, Fr. Daniel, Fr Louie, Fr. Dermott and Fr. Stephen wish you all a very happy and blessed Easter. Read more

02.04.2021

New Cathedral Choir Robes

Thanks to a generous grant from the Allchurches Trust awarded in 2019, the Cathedral Choirs are pleased to be wearing a brand-new set of choir robes. Read more

28.03.2021

Celebrate Easter at St George's. There are number of additional Holy Week and Easter Services this year at St George's Cathedral which are ticketed. A full schedule is available to download below and to pick up from the back of the Cathedral. Read more

21.03.2021

Census 2021

The National Census is taking place this Sunday, 21 March 2021. Information from the Census is used to determine how local authorities, charities and many other organisations spend on services. Read more

20.03.2021

St Oscar Romero Mass

The annual Mass to mark the feast of St Oscar Romero will be celebrated by Archbishop John at 12.30pm on Saturday 27 March. Read more

04.03.2021

Season of Lent: Online Talks for Lent

The Season of Lent began on Wednesday 17 February this year. Here you will find information about special services, Stations of the Cross and also our new weekly online Talks for Lent 'Ways of Praying'. Read more

20.02.2021

Online Lenten Retreat

Archbishop John and the Diocesan Spirituality Commission are offering a Retreat for Lent, which you can follow in your own home. Read more

19.02.2021

Coronavirus Restrictions (archived)

Public worship resumed at St George's Cathedral on Wednesday 2 December. This page includes all Mass and Confession times, as well as information on Test and Trace, volunteering and social distancing at the Cathedral. Read more

30.01.2021

St Blaise – 3 February

Because of the present restrictions the individual blessing of throats will not be able to take place. Read more