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Funeral Details – His Holiness, Pope Francis

Dear Brothers and Sisters

I write to forward on the funeral details for Pope Francis.

The funeral will begin at 6pm this Saturday, 26th April, and will be broadcast on free-to-air television and across online platforms.  It is expected the service will go for approxima

Death of His Holiness, Pope Francis

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Last night we received the sad news of the death of His Holiness, Pope Francis, who passed away at 7.35am on Easter Monday morning in Rome.

As we begin this week together praying for Pope Francis, I encourage the Diocesan family to c

Bishop’s Easter Message 2025

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ

I welcome you in your parish communities to celebrate the Easter ceremonies.

This is an extraordinary time in which we reflect together on the mystery of the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ.  We begin with Holy Thursday, where we ce

Western Flood Appeal

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ

Over these past few days, the news has been reporting of the extensive flooding in western Queensland, including communities within our Diocese. In many cases, the flooding has caused widespread devastation and heavy stock loss.

This

Introduction from our new First Nations Ministry Coordinator and Caritas Diocesan Director

My name is Sabrina Stevens, and I am the new First Nations Ministry Coordinator and Caritas Diocesan Director for the Rockhampton Diocese. I am a Kuku Yalanji and Yidinji woman, born and raised in Cairns and I’ve just recently relocated to Central Queensland where I am now ba

Lent 2025 – Letter from our Bishop

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ
Ash Wednesday begins with an unusual sign…the imposition of Ashes which we allow to be placed on our foreheads. Normally, we place creams and oils to soften and protect our skins.  Today, it is ashes, gritty and dirty, an ancient tradit

Pastoral Letter – Year of Jubilee 2025

Bishop Michael recently launched the Year of Jubilee in our Diocese.

Following you can find a pastoral letter from our Bishop for the Jubilee Year and opportunities on how you can be involved in our Diocese by clicking on the Jubilee Year logo below:

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Bishop’s Christmas Message 2024

Please click on the link to read Bishop Michael’s Christmas message for 2024.

Bishop’s Christmas Message 2024

Synod on Synodality – Final Report Released

A working translation of the Final Document of the Synod on Synodality is now available in an English translation. A copy is available through the Synod website of the General Secretariat:

https://www.synod.va/en/news/final-document-of-the-xvi-assembly.html

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