Coronavirus - COVID-19
Our Bishop, Michael McCarthy, has continued to respond to the coronavirus, COVID 19, as the situation has developed across the world and here in Australia. Local parish priests and administrators have been given the discretion to determine how to implement their plans following the guidelines regarding social distancing and cleaning protocols laid out by the government. You are encouraged to contact your local parish for further information.
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Commission for Life, Family and Public Engagement acknowledges that there are ethical concerns about the way some of the vaccines have been developed or tested.
Despite those concerns, the Commission follows the guidance of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in urging people to be vaccinated for their own health, and for the health of the wider community. There is a particular imperative to protect the health of those who are vulnerable.
You can read the Commission’s Media Release encouraging Australian Catholics to be vaccinated here and find their FAQs-and-Guidance document on COVID-19 Vaccination here.
Memo: COVID-19 risk management for volunteers – 9th December 2021
COVID 19 Vaccination – Letter from the Bishop – 9th November 2021
Re-opening of Churches – 19th May 2020
Post from Bishop Michael – 13th May 2020
Easter Ceremonies – 31st March 2020
Update to the Diocese – 25th March 2020
Pastoral Letter to the Diocese – 20th March 2020
Letter from Bishop Michael – 4th March 2020
Video message from Bishop Michael – 4th March 2020
Summary of Liturgical Changes – 4th March 2020
Resources you can use to help you personally during this time (please click on the title to access)
St Joseph’s Cathedral YouTube site – to watch Masses streamed by our Bishop
