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  • 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

    27 March, 2024 more
  • 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

    27 March, 2024 more
  • Easter 2024 – Message from our Bishop

    Click on the below to find the Bishop’s Easter message for 2024.

    27 March, 2024 more
  • 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

    06 February, 2024 more
  • 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

    24 December, 2023 more
  • Cathedral Conservation Appeal 2023

     

    View the appeal video here.

    If you would like to donate to assist our annual appeal:

    www.rok.catholic.net.au/donate
    07 4887 3070 (during business hours)
    Cheque or money order made out to “St Joseph’s Cathedral Conservation Appeal”

     

    08 November, 2023 more
  • Synod on Synodality

    The XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, known as the “Synod on Synodality”, is underway at the Vatican. There is a large Australian contingent, along with representation from across the world.

    This is a very significant event being held during October 20

    10 October, 2023 more
  • Diocesan Ministry Appeal 2023

    You can support this special appeal for Bishop Michael to help fund a number of special ministries across our Diocese – Stella Maris Seafarers Centre, Woorabinda Ministry, Catholic Prison Ministry and the parishes of the Central West.

     

    Please click the image below to

    30 July, 2023 more
  • Welcome Deacon Peter Doherty

    Congratulations to Deacon Peter Doherty on his Ordination on the 20th July.  We wish Deacon Peter all the very best in his continued formation and journey.  You can find some shots from the day below, as well as the link to the streamed Mass if you weren’t able to join live on

    25 July, 2023 more
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