Diocesan Newsletter

April 2022

  • Bishop Michael’s Easter Message 2022

    5 April 2022
    Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ

    The year has been off to a turbulent beginning – with the COVID wave, unrest in the Ukraine and natural disasters affecting a large portion of the east coast

  • In Loving Memory of Sr Betty Attard RSM

    On Monday 4 April 2022, Sisters of Mercy gathered in St Joseph’s Cathedral with Frs Bryan Hanifin and Andrew Hogan to celebrate the Funeral Mass for Sister Betty Attard March 2022.  Many family members travelled from Mackay for the occasion, including Sr Betty’s two surviving sisters, Stella Bartolo and Patty Borg and sister-in-law Bernadette Attard.

  • Rite of Christian Initiation of Children at North Rockhampton

    This year in the North Rockhampton Catholic Parishes we have six wonderful children who are preparing to receive sacraments in June.

  • Parish News

    Bundaberg

    Capricorn Coast

    Emerald

    Gladstone

    Mackay

    North Rockhampton

  • Jeanette Wedemeyer, 50 Years with Catholic Education

    A career spanning more than five decades has seen Shalom College teacher, Jeanette Wedemeyer, weather the twists and turns of life with faith and dedication in a vocation she loves.

  • Reflection on Amoris Laetitia: Love Supported

    The parish community can help support, encourage, and nourish the growth of the family as the evangelisers they are meant to be.

    Our story of Parish has been formed through the personal experience of our family. 

  • Rebecca Bradshaw wins Qld AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award

    Rebecca was recognized for pioneering health services for rural and remote families. She has established the first private, child health nurse-led service to be delivered online in Queensland. Rebecca has won a $15,000 grant to further her work and is now a national finalist in running for a further $20,000.

  • Catholic Education Newsletters

    Catholic Education Message Stick 11th March 2022

    Catholic Education Message Stick 18th March 2022

    Catholic Education Message Stick 25th March 2022

  • In Loving Memory

    We ask you to remember in your prayers those who have died in the last month.  May they enter into the fullness of God’s life and love.