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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.
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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.
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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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History of Southwark
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A brief history
Our Pastoral Leaders from 1850 to today
Diocesan Archives
Southwark Diocesan Crest
A brief history
In 1850, Pope Pius IX restored the Catholic hierarchy in England and Wales and created thirteen dioceses.
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Our Pastoral Leaders from 1850 to today
The first bishop of the new diocese of Southwark was the Right Rev. Thomas Grant, D.D., vice-rector of the English College, Rome, who was consecrated on the 6th July 1851.
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Diocesan Archives
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Southwark Diocesan Crest
The Diocesan Crest was originally created under Archbishop Peter Smith and designed to represent the Diocese of Southwark, based on heraldic principles
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