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The first fleet arrived on the shores of Australia.
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The first catholic mass was held by Father Dixon in Sydney, with the whole public being able to attend.
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The first official catholic priests being Father Therry and Father Conolly arrived to Australia,
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The construction of the first official catholic church begun in Richmond, Tasmania.
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10 catholic schools had already been built within Australia.
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The first bishop in Australia was appointed, as Pope Gregory XVI appointed Father Brfr Polding.
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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.
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The first bishop of Melbourne was appointed being Father James Alipius Goold.
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Australia was then divided into diocese and provinces. Australia was divided into 7 archdiocese and has 21 smaller diocese.
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Mary Mackillop and Father Tenison Woods founded 'Sister's of St Joseph'
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Christian brothers arrived in Australia, St Mary's started to rebuild.
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The catholic women's league was established.
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Mary Mackillop passed away from severe illness.
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St Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne was completed.
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Archbishop Pell was appointed the Cardinal by Pope John Paul II
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Foundation of the Australian Catholic University.
