St Paul's Anglican Cathedral was constructed as the Rockhampton Church of England and completed by 1883 when it was dedicated.
The building was designed principally by Brisbane architect Annersley Voysey.
The building became the Church of England cathedral in 1892.

Anglican services were held in Rockhampton from the late 1850s by lay ministers.
In 1859 a small timber church and school building was constructed, however this was destroyed in a storm in 1860.
The pioneer rector, the Reverend Thomas Jones, arrived in Rockhampton in about 1860 and held services at Grant's Timber Yard Hall and at the local Court House.
By 1862 he had raised sufficient funds to build a timber church on the site later occupied by the parish hall.
This building, designed by Thomas Dixon Chater, was built on a dedicated church reserve adjoining the National School.
By 1872 about £3000 had been collected for the construction of a third Rockhampton church.

Plans and specifications were prepared for the new church, later the cathedral, in Brisbane by architect, Annersley Voysey.
The stonemason employed on the first part of the project was Paul Sanderson who completed external walls to the height of one metre.
By 1877 the walls were no higher and the money was spent, fresh tenders were called.
Amid a flurry of concerns about the strength of the foundations as well the introduction of a new plan by Queensland Colonial Architect, FDG Stanley, the construction at the church was recommenced in September 1879 to revised plans by A. W. Voysey and Frank Scarr.
The masonry was continued by George Sanderson, carpentry was completed by David Wiley, plumbing by J. Wakefield and painting by W. Aspinall.
Funding shortages again caused a work stoppage, this time in April 1881 just as the roof was to be started.
Committee members pledged to raise £200 each and the work was recommenced.
The building was completed and furnished by 18 October 1883 when it was dedicated by Bishop Matthew Hale assisted by Bishop George Stanton.
The building was not consecrated until 20 June 1911 when the building fund was repaid.

In 1892 the Rockhampton Church of England diocese was formed and the church was upgraded to a cathedral.
The foundation bishop was the Right Reverend Nathaniel Dawes who was enthroned on 30 November 1892.
Entrance gates, designed by Louis Spier Robertson, were constructed at the cathedral in 1899.

Other changes to the building include the removal in 1968 of the high altar from the eastern wall of the chancel to a more central position on the sanctuary.
This work involved the removal of a rood screen, which was installed in the 1920s.
The crucifix which was part of this screen is now affixed to a wall near the lectern.
The Warriors' Chapel was added to the eastern end of the one of the aisles in 1916.
The Lady Chapel was created in the other aisle in about 1953.
A temporary bell tower with a peal of eight bells was erected in 1946 as a thanksgiving offering for victory in World War II.
St Paul's Anglican Cathedral was constructed as the Rockhampton Church of England and completed by 1883 when it was dedicated. The building was designed principally by Brisbane architect Annersley Voysey. The building became the Church of England cathedral in 1892.
Anglican services were held in Rockhampton from the late 1850s by lay ministers. In 1859 a small timber church and school building was constructed, however this was destroyed in a storm in 1860. The pioneer rector, the Reverend Thomas Jones, arrived in Rockhampton in about 1860 and held services at Grant's Timber Yard Hall and at the local Court House. By 1862 he had raised sufficient funds to build a timber church on the site later occupied by the parish hall. This building, designed by Thomas Dixon Chater, was built on a dedicated church reserve adjoining the National School. By 1872 about £3000 had been collected for the construction of a third Rockhampton church.
Plans and specifications were prepared for the new church, later the cathedral, in Brisbane by architect, Annersley Voysey. The stonemason employed on the first part of the project was Paul Sanderson who completed external walls to the height of one metre. By 1877 the walls were no higher and the money was spent, fresh tenders were called. Amid a flurry of concerns about the strength of the foundations as well the introduction of a new plan by Queensland Colonial Architect, FDG Stanley, the construction at the church was recommenced in September 1879 to revised plans by A. W. Voysey and Frank Scarr. The masonry was continued by George Sanderson, carpentry was completed by David Wiley, plumbing by J. Wakefield and painting by W. Aspinall. Funding shortages again caused a work stoppage, this time in April 1881 just as the roof was to be started. Committee members pledged to raise £200 each and the work was recommenced. The building was completed and furnished by 18 October 1883 when it was dedicated by Bishop Matthew Hale assisted by Bishop George Stanton. The building was not consecrated until 20 June 1911 when the building fund was repaid.
In 1892 the Rockhampton Church of England diocese was formed and the church was upgraded to a cathedral. The foundation bishop was the Right Reverend Nathaniel Dawes who was enthroned on 30 November 1892. Entrance gates, designed by Louis Spier Robertson, were constructed at the cathedral in 1899.
Other changes to the building include the removal in 1968 of the high altar from the eastern wall of the chancel to a more central position on the sanctuary. This work involved the removal of a rood screen, which was installed in the 1920s. The crucifix which was part of this screen is now affixed to a wall near the lectern. The Warriors' Chapel was added to the eastern end of the one of the aisles in 1916. The Lady Chapel was created in the other aisle in about 1953. A temporary bell tower with a peal of eight bells was erected in 1946 as a thanksgiving offering for victory in World War II.
St Paul's Cathedral, Rockhampton