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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 new Southwark Singing Programme.
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175th Anniversary
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Celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the opening of St George's with year

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Welcome to St George's Cathedral, Southwark

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

Whether this is your first visit, or you regularly come to this website, we hope that we are able to provide the information that you are seeking.

Latest News

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

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19.09.2023

Vacancy: Cathedral Organist

16.09.2023

Time & Talent Volunteers Appeal

09.09.2023

Community Fridge

25.08.2023

Celebrating 10 Years - St Oscar Romero Shrine

25.08.2023

Come And Grow, Come And Serve

12.08.2023

The Assumption of Our Lady

11.08.2023

Farewell to Fr Francis

11.08.2023

175th Anniversary Walk

23.07.2023

World Youth Day 2023 - Portugal

15.07.2023

Thank You for the Music

15.07.2023

175th Anniversary Thank You

30.06.2023

175th Anniversary Mass

“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

Upcoming Events

Welcome to the What's On section. Here you will find information about forthcoming events and special services taking place in the Cathedral.

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Wed 27 Sep, 2023 - Service

Service Of Acknowledgement, Prayer & Reflection

Thu 28 Sep, 2023 - Vespers

Celebrating 10 Years - St Oscar Romero Shrine - Solemn Vespers

Sat 21 Oct, 2023 - Concert

Purcell Singers Concert: Rachmaninoff 'All-Night Vigil' (Vespers)

Dean's Welcome

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Southwark Singing Programme