The ArchDiocese of Southwark
Find out about the latest activities in the Diocese of Southwark
Important News from The Archdiocese
Welcome to our Archdiocese News section. Our aim is to keep our parishioners updated concerning the wider church activity and the important Archdiocese News
New Archbishop Appointed
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop John Wilson as the new Archbishop of Southwark.
Bishop Wilson is currently an auxiliary bishop of the neighbouring archdiocese of Westminster and Titular Bishop of Lindisfarne. He also has oversight of the archdiocese’s liturgy and leads its ecumenical work.
Refugee Week
Between 17-23 June we will be marking Refugee Week, when we are all invited to celebrate the contribution of refugees to our communities and society in general.
WORLD VOCATIONS DAY2019
Message from Archbishop Peter
Interested in discerning your vocation?
The Southwark Vocations Team runs regular meetings known as Galilee Groups. At each monthly meeting there is a formation talk, followed by Mass and supper.
CENTRE FOR CATHOLIC FORMATION
On 19 June 1968, Archbishop Cyril Cowderoy opened the Centre for Catholic Formation with the aim of providing Catholic formation and training to the people of Southwark.
A Jubilee Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated on Saturday 23rd June at 3.30 pm in St Anslem's RC Church, Tooting Bec. Archbishop Peter Smith will be the Principal Celebrant.
A prayer for the Church in Southwark
A Diocesan prayer for our Church in Southwark in preparation for the Eucharistic Pilgrimage & Congress - Adoremus - Archbishop Peter encourages us to pick up a card and use the prayer over the coming months.
An interesting talk on the Trinity and God
Bishop Paul Henderick delivers an interesting insight into why we as Christians believe in the Trinity...
Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Journey to Lourdes with us
Join the Diocese on our pilgrimage to Lourdes
Chrism Mass
Diocese Chrism Mass
A very warm thank you to all who joined us at the Chrism Mass at St George's Cathedral on 28 March. Priests and laity kindly filled the Cathedral. The occasion was is a solemn one, but the day was also full of joy and roof-raising singing!