Diocesan Newsletter

Letter from Bishop Michael

Since our last newsletter I had continued travelling for Confirmations with our young people in the Southern Mackay Cluster and in the Valleys Region Parish of our Diocese.  I will be continuing with Confirmations in the Peak Downs and Blackwater in October when I return from leave.  This will finish my travels for Sacraments for this year.  My office is currently in the process of planning next year’s schedule for these already with our parish offices.

No Big White Fluffy Cake!

On the 15th August this year Sr Noreen from the Gladstone Parish celebrated 50 years of living her vowed life as a Marist Missionary Sister.

Parish News

Cathedral Parish

Bundaberg

Capricorn Coast

Emerald

Gladstone

Mackay

North Rockhampton

Rodeo at St Brendan’s College

St Brendan’s College recently wrapped up its annual SBC/9 Mile Investments Rodeo for 2022.  Once again, the event was a massive success and the College expressly thanks the wonderful backing from sponsors, parents and staff who without their support would not make this event possible.

In Loving Memory: Sister Anne-Marie Kinnane RSM

The Rockhampton region has benefited enormously from Anne-Marie’s energy, vision, care and commitment to ensuring the community’s welfare. As a commissioner with the Australian Social Welfare Commission, Anne-Marie developed networks which provided various services for vulnerable people and families.

Mercy College, Mackay shines at the Science and Engineering Challenge

A competitive spirit and never-give-up attitude proved the winning formula for the team from Mercy College, Mackay, who took out first place at the Queensland final of the University of Newcastle, Science and Engineering Challenge held at the Gold Coast recently.

In Loving Memory: Sr Mary Gabriel Kennedy rsm

In loving memory of Sr Gabriel who served as a Sister of Mercy in the Diocese of Rockhampton for over 75 years.

Vinnies Cook-up

Making someone else’s life better was the motivation behind Year 9 student Poppy Taylor attending The Cathedral College’s annual Vinnies Cook-Up.

In Loving Memory: Sr Josie Curran rsm

Greatly inspired by Catherine McAuley, caring has been at the heart of Josie’s ministry as a Sister of Mercy.