Province of Queensland facts for kids
Location of the Province (depicted in blue) in Australia
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| Church | Anglican Church of Australia |
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| Metropolitan bishop | Archbishop of Brisbane |
| Cathedral | St John's Cathedral, Brisbane |
| Dioceses | Four |
The Province of Queensland is a special church region within the Anglican Church of Australia. It covers a large area, including the Northern Territory and the state of Queensland. This province is made up of four smaller church areas called dioceses. These are the Diocese of Brisbane, the Diocese of North Queensland, the Diocese of The Northern Territory, and the Diocese of Rockhampton.
This church province was created in 1905. The Diocese of Brisbane became its main office. The current leader of the province is Jeremy Greaves. He is known as the Archbishop of Brisbane.
Before 1975, when Papua New Guinea became an independent country, the province also included the Diocese of New Guinea.
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What is the Province of Queensland?
The Province of Queensland is like a large district for the Anglican Church of Australia. It helps to organize the church's activities and leadership across a big part of Australia. Each province has a main leader, often called an Archbishop.
How the Province was Formed
The Province of Queensland was officially created in 1905. This was an important step for the Anglican Church in Australia. It helped to manage the growing number of churches and followers in the region. The Diocese of Brisbane was chosen as the central point for the new province.
Who Leads the Province?
The main leader of the Province of Queensland is called the Metropolitan. This person is also the Archbishop of Brisbane. As of 2023, the current Archbishop and Metropolitan is Jeremy Greaves. He helps guide the church and its dioceses within the province.
Where is the Province Located?
The Province of Queensland covers a significant part of northern Australia. Its area includes all of the state of Queensland. It also includes the entire Northern Territory. This makes it one of the largest church provinces in Australia by land area.
Dioceses in the Province
Within the Province of Queensland, there are four main dioceses. Each diocese has its own bishop and manages church life in its specific area.
- The Diocese of Brisbane covers the southeastern part of Queensland.
- The Diocese of North Queensland covers the northern parts of the state.
- The Diocese of Rockhampton is located in central Queensland.
- The Diocese of The Northern Territory covers the entire Northern Territory.
A Look Back: Papua New Guinea
For many years, the Province of Queensland also included the Diocese of New Guinea. This diocese covered the country of Papua New Guinea. However, when Papua New Guinea gained its independence in 1975, the Diocese of New Guinea became part of a separate church province.
