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First Catholic school was established
the local settlers funded the school -
Saint Stephens Church
The first permanent church was established. -
All Hallows Secondary School
Mother Vincent Witty and Sisters of Mercy Established this -
Saint James School
This was first boys Catholic school Established -
Time of growth
Free Compulsory Education for children. State funding for schools -
Mary Mackillop
She arrived in Brisbane to teach children. All catholic schools were self funded -
James Duick
He saw a need for more catholic education and established 28 new catholic schools. -
WW2 poverty
Catholic education was affected by the war. There was a lack of teachers growing class sizes and economic challenges. -
Father Bernard O Shea
Appointed director of Catholic education. He lead transformation of Catholic education in Brisbane. -
New Catholic Schools
15 new catholic schools were opened.