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Please note some of the information in older stories may now be out of date.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

28.10.2023

All Saint and All Souls Mass times

All Saint and All Souls Mass times Read more

28.10.2023

November - Month of the Holy Souls (1)

In November, we remember and pray for the Holy Souls. Envelopes are provided at the rear of the Cathedral, where you can place the names of departed loved ones with an offering. Read more

27.10.2023

Dedication of St George's

The Solemnity of the Dedication of St George’s commemorates the original consecration of the Cathedral in 1894 and is an opportunity for us to gather as parish community and give thanks to God for this house of prayer. Read more

21.10.2023

Colla Voce Singers Concert

Colla Voce Singers return with their Musical Meditation evening recital on Saturday 28 October at 7pm with a programme of Mozart, Haydn & Schubert songs and psalms. Read more

21.10.2023

Cathedral sacramental programme for First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation 2024

The St George's Cathedral sacramental programme for First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation 2024 is called; ‘I want to make my home in you’. Read more

07.10.2023

Thanksgiving Mass for Fr Francis

Next Sunday, 15 October, Fr Francis returns to St George’s to preside at the 12noon Solemn Mass in thanksgiving for his ministry in service as Sub-Dean and Acting-Dean. Read more

05.10.2023

October: the month of the Holy Rosary

In the month of October, Holy Mother Church invites us to renew our commitment to praying the Rosary, commended by the saints and popes down through the ages. Read more

30.09.2023

Welcome To Fr Joseph Donkor

The Cathedral is very happy to announce that Fr Joseph Donkor joins us this week as our new Sub-Dean. Please help us give him the warmest welcome to the St George’s family! Read more

30.09.2023

175th Anniversary Concert

On Friday 3 November at 7.30pm, the combined cathedral choirs of St George's present an evening of choral music to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the Cathedral. Read more

19.09.2023

Vacancy: Cathedral Organist

St George's Cathedral, Southwark is looking to appoint a new Cathedral Organist to start from 1st January 2024. Read more