Our Diocese

Most Reverend Michael McCarthy was announced as the 10th Bishop of Rockhampton by Pope Francis on 10 March 2014.
His Episcopal Ordination was celebrated at St Joseph’s Cathedral on 29 May 2014 with the Papal Nuncio and Bishops from across Australia in attendance. The Cathedral was overflowing with family, clergy and members of the congregation from the Diocese and further afield. People also joined in electronically, with his Ordination being the first major event live-streamed over the internet from St Joseph’s Cathedral.

In the spirit of reconciliation, CatholicCare recognises the traditional custodians of the land. We pay our respects to the Elders – past, present and future – for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Indigenous Australia.
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Reconciliation Action Plan