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Please note some of the information in older stories may now be out of date.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

27.01.2022

Holy Water at St George’s

In light of recent changes to COVID-19 guidance from the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, we will be reintroducing holy water to the stoups at the entrance to the Cathedral. Read more

20.01.2022

Archdiocese Job Vacancies

The Archdiocese currently has a number of job vacancies. Read more

14.01.2022

Divine Mercy Retreat

St George’s will be hosting the Marian Fathers as they lead a Divine Mercy Retreat on 29 January from 2pm to 4.30pm. Read more

12.01.2022

Catholic History Walks – January

History walks to which all are welcome; no need to book - just turn up! (Suggested donation of £5.) Read more

11.01.2022

Getting Involved at St George’s

The Cathedral clergy would be pleased to hear from anyone with time and willingness to get more involved in the practical life of the parish. Read more

10.01.2022

Young Adults Group: Spring Series

The St George’s Young Adults Group for 20s and 30s will be hosting its first in a series of talks on Faith and Reason. Read more

03.01.2022

Cathedral Choir Recruitment

The Cathedral Consort, our choir for 13-18 year olds, is currently recruiting. Read more

03.01.2022

Join the Choir - become a Cathedral Chorister

St George’s is always looking for young singers aged between 7 and 18 to join the Cathedral Choir and Cathedral Consort (youth choir). Read more

25.12.2021

Solemn Vespers on New Year’s Eve

On New Year’s Eve the clergy and lay clerks of the Cathedral will be celebrating Solemn First Vespers of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God at 6pm. Read more

25.12.2021

Solemn Mass on New Year’s Day

On New Year’s Day the Cathedral will open at 9.45am and there will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and confessions between 10 and 12.15am. Read more