St George's Catherdal

The original building, opened in 1848, and the first Catholic Cathedral in the UK since the Reformation, was the work of the great Victorian Architect, Pugin. One of two cathedrals in Southwark, St George's Cathedral opened in 1848 as the first Catholic cathedral in the UK after the Reformation.Although much of the Cathedral was badly bombed in 1941 during the Second World War, a great deal of his design remains, and is incorporated into the rebuilt Cathedral, which was re-opened in 1958.

St. George's is the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Southwark, which covers the actual Diocese of Southwark (South London, North Surrey, and Kent), and also the Dioceses of Arundel and Brighton, Portsmouth, and Plymouth.

The Cathedral occupies an historic site close to the Imperial War Museum, a few minutes walk from London's South Bank and the Thames, Westminster Bridge, the London Eye, and landmarks such as St Thomas' Hospital and Waterloo Station. It serves a lively and cosmopolitan community from all over London, and has a strong parish identity in addition to its role as a Cathedral. For example, the vibrant Latin American community is served with a Spanish Mass every Sunday at 1pm, delivered completely in the Spanish language. On top of this, every Mass is attended by people of different ethnicity and age, ranging from African to Asian to European. The Cathedral is proud to be a religious home to all these audiences.

Inside the ceilings sweep up in gentle curves to the towering peak while the intricate carvings and elaborate decorations are just stunning. Much of the cathedral was badly bombed in 1941 during the Second World War; it was entirely rebuilt, however, sticking faithfully to Pugin's original design. For such a grand building, the cathedral is keen to uphold its community focus, welcoming all new faces to the many services held here. The local Latin American community, for example, is served with a Mass delivered in Spanish every Sunday at 1pm. Renowned for its fine choral tradition the resident choir are often used for television and radio broadcasts.


Address:   
Cathedral House
Westminster Bridge Road
SE1 7HY