Diocesan President Ms Lurline Jones

The Diocese of Rockhampton was founded in 1892. This covers the vast area of the whole of Central Queensland, with a population of 200,000. There are 22 Parishes spread over this area. Rockhampton is the major city, also know as the Beef Capital of Australia.

The Mothers' Union was also started in 1892, first out in Blackall. We now have 5 Branches, 1 Fellowship and one Caritas. Our membership stands at 140. Because of the vast distances we have 10 lone members who are kept up to date with all that goes on by one of the Diocesan Council members.

Our functions are well attended and we enjoy a great fellowship. Members help out in many aspects of Parish an Community life including - collecting old reading glasses, knitting needles., and crochet hooks for members in Papua New Guinea; making premy clothes for the hospitals, and helping the elderly.

Our members carry out the MU aims and objects in their daily lives. It makes me feel very proud to be their Diocesan President.

Peggy Rees

last updated 10/5/2009