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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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Welcome to St George's Cathedral, Southwark

We are the Metropolitan Cathedral Church of St George, which is 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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28.01.2023

Presentation of the Lord – 2 February

28.01.2023

Blessing of Throats – 3 February

27.01.2023

Turin Shroud Exhibition: Seek His Face

21.01.2023

Oasis Foodbank: Distribution Point

21.01.2023

Cathedral Seniors Group

15.01.2023

New Statue of St Anthony

14.01.2023

Bible Study

07.01.2023

Peace Sunday – 15 January 2023

31.12.2022

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI - RIP

30.12.2022

The Solemnity of the Epiphany

24.12.2022

New Year’s Eve – Solemn Mass

24.12.2022

New Year’s Day – Mary, Mother of God

“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.”
Fr 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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Sat 18 Feb, 2023 - Music

Colla Voce Singers: Victoria and Bruckner

Dean's Welcome

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Southwark Singing Programme