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Bishop Calls Diocese to Pray for Peace

Bishop Michael, in conjunction with the Bishops of Australia, is calling for people to unite in prayer for peace in our world, particularly with the escalating tensions in the Middle East at this time.  You can find a copy of the Bishop’s letter to to the Diocese via the link

2021 Modern Slavery Statement issued

The Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton has issued its 2021 Modern Slavery Statement.

In January 2019 the Australian Government passed the Modern Slavery Act 2018 based on similar legislation in the UK. The Act requires entities based or operating in Australia, with annual consoli

New Auxiliary Bishop for Brisbane

On Tuesday 22nd February Bishop Michael with some of priest, including our SVD priests from Emerald, were at St Stephen’s Cathedral, Brisbane for the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-elect Tim Norton SVD.

Bishop Tim will be an Auxiliary Bishop for the Brisbane Archdiocese and wi

February 2022 Newsletter now available

The latest edition of the Diocesan e-newsletter, and the first for 2022, is now available.  Take a look to see what has been happening around the Diocese.

February 2022 e-newsletter

We would love to hear stories from your areas and help promote upcoming events.  Contact c

Bishop’s Christmas Message

Please click on the link to access the Bishop’s message:

Christmas Message 2021

Implementation of COVID-19 Risk Management Measures for volunteers

The Diocese has been considering how best to ensure the safety of its volunteers upon the imminent reopening of Queensland’s borders. As I am sure you would be aware, the Diocese has obligations under workplace health and safety legislation and duty of care to provide safe work

National Centre for Evangelisation’s December Newsletter Released

The Bridge is one of the primary resources of the National Centre for Evangelisation, an agency of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference. It seeks to serve those who are striving to share their Catholic faith. Published electronically every two months, it will provide stories of inspiration and faith formation. It will keep you up-to-date with Catholic events and resources.

National Council of Churches Pray for Myanmar

Last Sunday, Advent Sunday, was a Day of Prayer for Myanmar. At the compassionate initiative of Pax Christie, and supported by the NCCA and other Christian traditions, more than 125 gathered for an online time of reflection and prayer for Myanmar. 

Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations release ‘The Sydney Statement’

On the 11 March 2021, in the presence of political, civic, faith, interfaith and educational leaders, youth and students, Youth PoWR (Parliament of the World’s Religions) officially launched The Sydney Statement at the Sydney Town Hall. This is a new interfaith charter for “Building Bridges …