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Letter to the Diocese on the Appointment of our New Bishop

Bishop Michael has issues a letter to the people of the Diocese following the announcement of our new Bishop.  Click the link below to read the Bishop’s letter.

Bishop’s Pastoral Letter on Announcement of New Bishop

11th Bishop of Rockhampton Announced

1st April 2026

New Bishop for the Diocese of Rockhampton Appointed by Pope Leo XIV

Bishop Michael McCarthy, the 10th Bishop of Rockhampton, and the Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton joyously welcome the announcement that Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Danny Meagher as the

Bishop’s Easter Message 2026

Click on the link to read Bishop Michael’s Easter message to the Diocese.

Easter Message 2026

ACSL audit shows Rockhampton Diocese building a strong safeguarding culture

The Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton has recently completed a comprehensive review audit of its safeguarding policies and procedures, reaffirming its strong commitment to fostering a culture of safety and protection for children and vulnerable people. Commissioned by Bishop Michae

Cathedral Conservation Appeal 2025

The Annual Cathedral Conservation Appeal will be taking place across the Diocese, with a focus this year on the Sanctuary of St Joseph’s Cathedral.

Click here to see the full message from the Bishop and how you can donate.

New Manager for Stella Maris Centre Mackay

Mr Peter Gooch has recently commenced in the role of Manager of the Stella Maris Seafarers’ Centre in Mackay.  This ministry of the Diocese provides pastoral care and support to those who work at sea and visit our ports.

You can read the full message from the Bishop here.

Social Justice Sunday 2025

This year the Social Justice Statement written by the Australian Catholic Bishops is titled “Signs of Hope on the Edge: Serving Homeless People with Mental Ill-Health”. The statement is accessible at https://tinyurl.com/3uwktasv, with the audio version available at https://tiny

Death of Bishop Emeritus Peter Elliott – Melbourne

Bishop Emeritus Peter John Elliott died peacefully on Wednesday, 6th August in Box Hill Hospital at the age of 81.  For further information please see the announcement from the Archdiocese of Melbourne.

2025-08-06 ANNOUNCEMENT_Death Bishop Emeritus Peter John Elliott

Available Now! Diocesan History Book

On Saturday 2nd August Bishop Michael officially launched the new Diocesan history book by Dr Maree Ganley, Gidgee Under the Cross – Coal Dust and Sugar in the Blood

The book is now available to purchase:
$60 RRP + postage and handling from
St Joseph’s Gifts & Book