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HIstory of the Catholic Church in Australia
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The first fleet
The first fleet came to Australia. Abbé Mones celebrates the first Mass within Australian territory on the 3rd of February 1788. -
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Catholic settlers petition for a chaplain
Catholic settlers in Parramatta petition Governor Phillip for a chaplain. -
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Farther John Therry and Father Phillip Conolly
Two men named Fr John Therry and Fr Philip Conolly became Australia's first official priests. Fr Therry opens the first Catholic school in Parramatta. -
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Australias first Catholic Church
The construction of Australia's first Catholic Church was built. -
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Australias first Bishop
John Bede Polding became Australia's first Bishop -
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The founding of the Sisters of St. Josephs.
Mary MacKillop and Fr Julian Tenison Woods founded the Sisters of St. Joseph. -
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Sister Mary MacKillop
Mary MacKillop becomes the first Sister and Mother Superior of the Sisters of St. Joseph. -
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Thomas Carr
Thomas Carr arrived in Melbourne. -
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Thomas Carr becomes Bishop
Thomas Carr was anointed as Archbishop of Melbourne. -
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St. Patricks Cathedral
The consecration of St. Patricks Cathedral began. -
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James Scullin
James Scullin becomes Australia's first Catholic prime minister. -
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St. Patricks Cathedral
St. Patricks Cathedral was completed. -
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Australias first Cardinal
Archbishop Gilroy becomes first Australian Cardinal. -
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Australian Catholic University
The Australian Catholic university was established. -
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Cardinal George Pell
George Pell became Cardinal by John Paul II.