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Foundation of Christian Brothers
Foundation of Christian Brothers by Blessed Edmund Rice, Ireland. The Christian Brothers are an integral part of the Catholic community in Australia as they brought education and equality to Australia. -
Fr John Therry Arrives
The first priests - Fathers John Therry & Conolly arrive. These priests then held Catholocism alive during the early years of European settlement. -
Father William Ullathorne OSB arrives in Australia
Father William Ullathorne OSB arrives in Australia. Willian Ullathorne was an integral part of the development of the Catholic Church in Australia -
John Bede Polding is elected as Australia's first Catholic bishop
John Bede Polding is elected as Australia's first Catholic bishop -
The Catholic Church in Australia is divided into provinces & diocese
The Catholic Church in Australia is divided into provinces & diocese -
St Mary's Cathedral is destroyed by fire
St Mary's Cathedral is destroyed by fire -
Mary Mackillop & Father Julian Tennison Woods found Sisters of St Joseph
Mary Mackillop & Father Julian Tennison Woods found Sisters of St Joseph. This was crucial in Australia's part of the Catholic Church as she is now out first saint -
Death of St Mary MacKillop
Death of St Mary MacKillop -
James Scullin becomes the first Catholic Prime-Minister
James Scullin becomes the first Catholic Prime-Minister -
Pope Benedict XVI announces World Youth Day, Sydney, 2008
Pope Benedict XVI announces World Youth Day, Sydney, 2008 -
Mary MacKillop becomes Australia's first Saint
Mary MacKillop becomes Australia's first Saint.
