Comments on: Doorkins Magnificat, Southwark Cathedral Cat

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 15:34:45 +0000

l too have a special story about Doorkins who l love, along with her devoted Cathedral family and worldwide visitors who read her Tweets.
l’d travelled to see her after the sad loss of my own lookalike, Miss Kitty. l went to pray in this comforting, calm building with its golden glow and where the gentle staff were wonderful to me.
Shortly afterwards the terrifying London Bridge & Borough Market incident happened which involved gunfire and explosions right beside Doorkins’ daytime refuge.
My fear was that she would bolt away in the panic everyone suffered never to return

l phoned the cathedral for several days unaware it was closed – it was within the cordoned off crime scene – staff not permitted back inside.
l was grieving for Kitty and could not face the thought Doorkins had gone too.

Finally my worried email was answered by Andrew, the wonderful Dean.
The Magnificat had been fed everyday by the Police !
(shared their chicken salads l heard).
She is a magical survivor with top contacts everywhere.

God bless everyone at Borough Market and London Bridge that day.
Truly in our hearts for always.

By: Ba Storey

Ba Storey — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 18:38:25 +0000

Another Old Girl of St Saviours & St Olaves and frequent visitor to the Cathedral. Wonderful to have a Cathedral Cat – I have seen her on a number of occasions and she always makes me smile.

By: Allison

Allison — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 09:45:38 +0000

He’s a lovely fella. My husband and kids met him and brought me home a lovely mirror and fridge magnet with his picture on.

By: Jak

Jak — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 21:27:32 +0000

Stroked you today when you were asleep on a chair in the Cathedral beautiful girl and you complained! Typical cat…

By: belle

belle — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 14:43:20 +0000

Lovely post, my school St Saviours and St Olaves (600 girls and staff) used to walk all the way from New Kent Road to Southwark Cathedral for our yearly service. Due a revisit I think, will look out for Doorkins.

By: Georgina Briody

Georgina Briody — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 09:15:39 +0000

When I visit the Cathedral I always look out for Doorkins as I did see the tail end of her once!! Owning cats myself, I’m sure she knew what she was doing!! Wonderful story.

By: pauline taylor

pauline taylor — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 17:41:35 +0000

Well done Doorkins, you have fallen on your feet in the cathedral, it sounds as if life there is ideal for a cat of your temperament, but then you knew that very well didn’t you. I admire your magnificent whiskers!!

By: vanda

vanda — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 16:34:58 +0000

Cats are amazing creatures. May you have many happy years ahead of you Doorkins.

By: Achim

Achim — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 13:02:52 +0000

I love the very special coloration of Doorkins !

Love & Peace
ACHIM

By: Diane Cooke

Diane Cooke — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:17:31 +0000

I have to visit Southwark Cathedral now, just to hopefully get a glimpse of the magnificent Doorkins