Author: Shaun Pettett
2024 Significant Wedding Anniversaries Celebration
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ
The celebration of a wedding anniversary is a very special time in the life of our couples and over the last few years I have enjoyed having some of you join me to celebrate these significant milestones.
I invite all those married couples
29 October, 2024 moreDilexit Nos – Encyclical Letter of the Holy Father
The new Papal Encyclical, Dilexit Nos – On the Human and Divine Love of the Heart of Jesus Christ, has been released.
Bishop Michael has provided the following statement on the release of the document:
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ
Pope Francis gifts us with a profou24 October, 2024 moreDiocesan Professional Standards & Safeguarding Arrangements
Please find below a letter from Bishop Michael regarding interim arrangements for the Diocesan Professional Standards & Safeguarding Office.
https://rok.catholic.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240829-24260-Diocesan-PS-Safeguarding-Arrangements.pdf
02 September, 2024 moreCCR Annual Conference 2024
Rockhampton Diocesan Catholic Charismatic Renewal invite all to their annual gathering for 2024 – Encounter School of Ministry Winter Intensive – 23rd to 25th August 2024 in Rockhampton.
This will be a powerful experience over 3 days that helps bridge the gap between the s
16 May, 2024 moreSacramental Resource Coordination – Short Term Role
The Diocesan Sacramental Working Party works together to animate the Sacraments of Initiation policy for the Diocese of Rockhampton. The group works with Bishop Michael to provide advice and support to sacramental preparation teams throughout the diocese, ensuring that children a
27 March, 2024 moreFather Peter Doherty Ordained
Father Peter Doherty was ordained to the presbyterate for the Diocese of Rockhampton on 22nd February 2024. You can read more about Father Peter and his ordination here:
27 March, 2024 moreEaster 2024 – Message from our Bishop
Click on the below to find the Bishop’s Easter message for 2024.
27 March, 2024 morePresbyteral Ordination – Rev Peter Doherty
Deacon Peter Doherty will be ordained to the Presbyterate for the Diocese of Rockhampton on Thursday, 22nd February 2024 by Bishop Michael McCarthy.
The celebration will take place at St Joseph’s Cathedral, Rockhampton commencing at 10am. All are welcome to attend this wonde
06 February, 2024 moreBishop’s Christmas Message 2023
Click below to read the Bishop’s Christmas message to the Diocese for 2023
https://rok.catholic.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231218-23300-Christmas-Message-2023.pdf
24 December, 2023 more