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Bishop Calls Diocese to Pray for Peace

Bishop Michael, in conjunction with the Bishops of Australia, is calling for people to unite in prayer for peace in our world, particularly with the escalating tensions in the Middle East at this time.  You can find a copy of the Bishop’s letter to to the Diocese via the link

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

ANZAC Day Mass

8am St Joseph’s Cathedral Rockhampton

Presided by Fr Peter Doherty

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