Anglican Diocese of Rockhampton

The Diocese of Rockhampton (also known as Anglican Church Central Queensland) is a diocese of the Anglican Church of Australia, founded in 1892. It is situated in the central part of the state of Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Province of Queensland. The cathedral church of the diocese is St Paul's Cathedral in Rockhampton.

Diocese of Rockhampton
Coat of arms
Location
CountryAustralia
Territory
  • Central Queensland
  • Mackay, Isaac & Whitsunday
  • (Southern part)
  • Wide Bay–Burnett
  • (Northern part)
Ecclesiastical provinceQueensland
MetropolitanArchbishop of Brisbane
Headquarters
  • 89 William Street
  • Rockhampton Q 4700
Information
DenominationAnglican
Rite
Established1892 (1892)
CathedralSt Paul's Cathedral, Rockhampton
LanguageEnglish
Current leadership
Parent churchAnglican Church of Australia
BishopPeter Grice
Dean
  • Melusi Sibanda
  • (since 2019)
Website
anglicanchurchcq.org.au
Logo of the Diocese

On 18 July 2020, Peter Grice, the Dean of Geraldton since 2015 and vicar-general of the Anglican Diocese of North West Australia, was elected as the 13th Bishop of Rockhampton. He was installed in the position on 27 February 2021.

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