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Australia Catholic History
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The First Fleet
The first fleet arrived on the shores of Australia. -
First Mass
The first catholic mass was held by Father Dixon in Sydney, with the whole public being able to attend. -
Priests begin to arrive
The first official catholic priests being Father Therry and Father Conolly arrived to Australia, -
Construction of First Catholic Church
The construction of the first official catholic church begun in Richmond, Tasmania. -
Schools
10 catholic schools had already been built within Australia. -
Australia's First Bishop
The first bishop in Australia was appointed, as Pope Gregory XVI appointed Father Brfr Polding. -
Bishops
More bishops were appointed across the country, one being Father Robert Wilson who was the first bishop of Hobart and Father John Brandy was the first bishop of Perth. -
Bishop of Melbourne
The first bishop of Melbourne was appointed being Father James Alipius Goold. -
Australia Divided
Australia was then divided into diocese and provinces. Australia was divided into 7 archdiocese and has 21 smaller diocese. -
Sisters of St Joseph
Mary Mackillop and Father Tenison Woods founded 'Sister's of St Joseph' -
Rebuilt of St Mary's
Christian brothers arrived in Australia, St Mary's started to rebuild. -
Catholic's Women League
The catholic women's league was established. -
Mary Mackillop
Mary Mackillop passed away from severe illness. -
St Patrick's Cathedral
St Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne was completed. -
Archbishop Pell
Archbishop Pell was appointed the Cardinal by Pope John Paul II -
Australian Catholic University
Foundation of the Australian Catholic University.
