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First Mass in Australia
The first fleet arrives in Australia. The first mass in Australia is thought to have happened this year. -
First Public Mass Led By Father Dixon
Fr Dixon led the first public mass in Australia. -
Arrival of the Prefect-Apostolic of New Holland
Fr Jeremiah O'Flynn arrives in Australia under the title Prefect-Apostolic of New Holland -
New Official Priests Arrive In Australia
Frs. Therry and Conolly are the first official priests to arrive in Australia -
First Church in Australia
The first church is constructed in Richmond, Tasmania -
First Catholic Bishop
Bede Polding becomes Australia's first Catholic bishop. -
Caroline Chisholm Arrives In Australia
Caroline Chisholm arrives in Australia -
St Vincent's Hospital Opens
St Vincent's Hospital opens in Sydney -
St Mary's Cathedral Burns Down
St Mary's Cathedral was destroyed by fire. -
The Sisters of St Joseph are founded
Mary McKillop and Fr. Julian Tenison Woods found Sisters of St. Joseph -
St Patrick's Cathedral
St Patrick's Cathedral has finished construction in Ballarat -
First Permanent St. Vincent De Paul Society
The First Permanent St. Vincent De Paul Society is established in Australia -
Newman College Opens
Newman College opens as part of the University of Melbourne. -
New Australian Cardinal
Archbishop Gilroy becomes first Australian Cardinal -
State Aid To Catholic Schools
Catholic schools receive state aid.