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Profile of the Diocese

The Diocese of Grafton, sometimes called the "Diocese of the Northern Rivers", extends for about 500 kms along the north coast of New South Wales from Port Macquarie in the south to Tweed Heads in the north and inland to the Great Dividing Range. The coastal towns are renowned for their beauty, fabulous beaches, and recreational and professional fishing. It is a fertile area devoted to cattle raising, dairying, time industries, and growing bananas, avocados, macadamia nuts, and sugar cane. Tourism is also a fundamental part of the economy for these areas. The sub-tropical climate is almost perfect all year round.

VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT ANY BRANCH IN THE DIOCESE

There are 28 Parishes in the Diocese with over 400 members of MU Australia. Grafton has 16 branches and two Caritas Groups. The Diocese is divided into two Zones, the Northern Zone and the Southern Zone.

GRAFTON MEMBERS WORK IN THE COMMUNITY:

• visiting the sick in hospital, especially mothers in maternity units,
• providing premature babies with tiny garments and grieving gowns,
• supporting the Chaplain of Grafton Goal,
• participating in baptismal programmes,
• provide Court Care at local Court Houses,
• hold regular meetings for teaching and discussion,
• pray daily for each other, for linked and worldwide members,
• share the love of Jesus.

GRAFTON - CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL
(The Cathedral Church of Christ the King)

    Bishop, The Right Reverend Keith Slater  -  Dean, Father Peter Catt

    Sunday Services
                                8:00 am    Sung Eucharist
                                9:30 am    Morning Worship

Grafton, "the home of the Jacaranda", is situated inland on the Clarence River.
The Bishop resides in Grafton.

            Christ Church Cathedral - Grafton