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

Dilexit 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 profou

Diocesan 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

CCR 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

Sacramental 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

Father 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:

Ordination of Peter Doherty

Easter 2024 – Message from our Bishop

Click on the below to find the Bishop’s Easter message for 2024.

Presbyteral 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

Bishop’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