Keith Ronald Joseph (born 1960) is an Australian bishop in the

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. He has served as the 11th Bishop of North Queensland since 31 March 2019. Joseph holds a PhD in applied ethics. Prior to ordination, he worked as a lecturer in philosophy, as well as a soldier and officer in the

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and an administrative officer with the

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. He was ordained in 2006 in the

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in the

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, working there until 2010. After returning to Australia he served in the

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, Joseph worked from 2011 to 2013 as priest at the Anglican Parish of Mount Vincent,

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and

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. On 8 November 2013 Joseph was commissioned as

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of the Darwin Cathedral, a role which he held until he was appointed Bishop of North Queensland. He also served on the board of

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in the

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for 5 years during this time. On 24 November 2018, Joseph was elected as the next Bishop of North Queensland following the retirement of Bill Ray. He was consecrated and enthroned as Bishop in St James' Cathedral, Townsville on 31 March 2019. As bishop, Joseph has spoken out against

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, arguing that it would erode trust by

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in the public health system if allowed.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Joseph, Keith Anglican bishops of North Queensland 21st-century Anglican bishops in Australia Living people Date of birth missing (living people) Deans of Darwin 1960 births