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The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark covers the London boroughs south of the Thames, the County of Kent and the Medway Unitary Authority.
Archbishop John Wilson
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The Archdiocese of Southwark is blessed with many commissions carrying out a variety of work, from Education to Ecumenism and Safeguarding to Spirituality. They all play an active role in the life of our Catholic community.
Agency for Evangelisation and Catechesis
Southwark Catholic Charismatic Renewal
Archdiocesan music
Education Commission
Commission for Promoting Racial and Cultural Inclusion
Higher Education Chaplaincy
Justice, Peace & Integrity of Creation
Liturgy Commission
Marriage and Family Life
Safeguarding
Southwark Spirituality Commission
Southwark Catholic Youth Service
Southwark Deaf Service
Caritas Southwark
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Religious Life Testimony
Good Shepherd Sunday 2023
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Vocations Webinar: 'Here I am, send me!'
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The Catholic community consists of a body of people who come together to give praise and thanksgiving to God, to receive the Sacraments, to deepen their faith, to mutually support each other in prayer and, motivated by their beliefs, to make a difference to others through good deeds. In this section, you can find out how to increase your involvement in our family of faith.
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The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark covers the London boroughs south of the Thames, the County of Kent and the Medway Unitary Authority.
Archbishop John Wilson
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Bishops and Episcopal Vicars
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Former Archbishops
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Former Auxiliary Bishops
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St George's Cathedral
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History of Southwark
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Southwark Shrines
The Archdiocese of Southwark enjoys a rich ecclesiastical history, which began with the arrival of St Augustine, Apostle to the English, on the shores of the Isle of Thanet in 597 AD.
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Digital Diocesan Directory
Through the Directory you can search for a Priest, Parish, School or Institution, which includes our chaplaincies.
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Deaneries
There are 20 deaneries in Southwark, shared between the South-East, South-West and Kent Areas. Search the relevant tabs below for deanery contact information.
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How do I…?
Find answers below to a number of Frequently Asked Questions. Please click on the arrow by each question to reveal the answer.
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Policies and Annual Reports
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Live-streaming
Archdiocese of Southwark live-streams a number of services and messages by means of the Diocesan YouTube Account.
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Called to Bear Fruit
Called to Bear Fruit, a process of renewal, seeks to ensure all the parishes in the Archdiocese of Southwark are equipped with the vision, leadership, resources, and infrastructure needed to enable them to become growing communities that evangelise, form disciples, and inspire witness.
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