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Early Catholic Church
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La Perouse
La Perouse celebrates his first Mass in Botany Bay, New South Wales. -
Irish Catholic Convicts arrive in New South Wales
The Majority of the Irish Convicts are Catholic. -
First Irish Covicts in Botany Bay
The first Irish Convicts arrived to Botany Bay. -
A Petition?
A group of Lays from Parramatta, who were NOT CONVICTS (they were settlers), ask Governor Phillip if they could have a Catholic Priest. But Governor Phillip says NO. -
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Private Practice of Catholicism
After the petition, a lot of Irish Catholics privately practice Catholicism. -
The Irish Rebellion
The British rule in Ireland was tense. Many of the Irish Catholics joined the Conflict against the British rule. Nearly all of the rebels were sent to the Penal Colony of New South Wales in the following year, 1799. Fr James Dixon and 2 other priests were taken to New South Wales -
3 Catholic Priests
Fr James Dixon and 2 other Catholic Priests Arrives in Port Jackson. -
A Public Mass
The first public Mass was led by Fr James Dixon under Government supervision. The Masses rotated Sydney, Parramatta and Hawkesbury. Other places would be added later on. -
The Castle Hill Rebellion
The Castle Hill Rebellion was why Fr Dixon’s Permit to lead Mass was withdrawn by the Government. -
Fr Jeremiah Flynn
Fr Flynn arrives to minister the Catholic Convicts, but has no right to do it. -
Fr Flynn Ignores
Fr Flynn ignores Governor Macquarie's instructions and is arrested. -
First Offical Priest in Sydney
Fr John Therry and Fr Philip Conolly are the first offical priests in Sydney. They open the first Catholic Schools, and Churches. Fr Conolly leaves to Hobart while Fr John is the only priest on the Australian Mainland. -
First Catholic School in Parramatta
It is opened by Fr Therry in Parramatta. It is called Parramata Marist High School. -
St Mary’s Chapel
The Foundation Stone is laid by Governor Macquarie and is Blessed by Therry. -
Sydney Gazette Misquote
The misquote triggers the Anglican Establishment and Governor Macquarie removes Fr Therry and replaces him with the Earl of Bathurst. -
Changing Chaplain
Fr Daniel Power replaces Fr Therry who moves to Parramatta. -
First Census
The first census in Australia takes place. There are 36,598 white people. There are 25,248 Protestants and 11,236 Catholics. -
Catholics allowed in Parliament!
In until 1829, the law that Catholics cannot run in the Government is broken. -
Fr Power Dies
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New Chaplain
The offical chaplain is Fr John McEncroe. -
The St Mary’s Chapel is Finished
Fr Therry is the first to lead the Mass. -
St Mary’s Cathedral
The new St Mary’s Chapel is renamed to the St Mary’s Cathedral. -
Fr Therry as Chaplain
Governor Bourke reinstates Fr Therry as the colonies chaplain. -
Five Sisters
The Five Sisters arrive in Sydney with a mission to help the poor and disadvantaged. -
The Convicts Stop Arriving?
It is until 1840 that convicts shipping is suspended. This is not temporary, but permanent. This was because the Colony of New South Wales might have a bad reputation. -
Catholic Missionaries Everywhere!
Catholic Missionaries all over Queensland, NSW and Victoria. Queensland is now part of the Archdiocese. -
First Bishop in Melbourne
Fr James Goold (I’m not familiar with his name) becomes the first Bishop in Melbourne. -
How Much?
By the time the Early Catholic Church Period ends, The Archdiocese has 33 parishes, 30 churches, 35 priests who minister the 55,000 (approximately) Catholics which are either Irish or has Irish descent.