Religion Assessment Year 9 Task 1 Timeline

By JakkieGoblin

  • The Birth of the Founder.

    The Birth of Mary Aikenhead and the start of a legacy.

  • Idea for the Sisters of Charity

    Mary Aikenhead entered St. Mary’s Convent, York, England in 1812, in preparation for founding the Sisters of Charity

  • Establishment for the Sisters of Charity

    Founded 1815 by Mary Aikenhead, the Sisters of Charity to help the poor in Ireland.

  • Arrival in Australia

    Five Sisters of Charity arrived in Australia to help female convicts in Parramatta.

  • The distribution of Sisters

    Some Sisters moved to Tasmania to help women and children in poverty.

  • The First Hospital Established by the Sisters of Charity

    The Sisters opened St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney.

  • Sisters of Charity first School

    The Sisters opened St Vincent's School in Sydney.

  • The Death of the Founder

    Mary Aikenhead dies aged 71.

  • St Vincent Hospital

    The establishment of St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne.

  • The Sisters of Charity spread to Queensland

    The Sisters opened Mt St Michael's College in Ashgrove, Queensland.