The Catholic Church in Australia

  • The First Fleet

    The First Fleet
    The First Fleet arrived at the shores of Sydney.
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    The Catholic Church in Australia

    The religion Christianity has grown over the years, as more people come into the country and as the religion spreads all over Australia.
  • First Mass

    Fr Dixon held the first Official Mass at Sydney. Then Fr Terry and Conolly who are official Priest arrive in Australia.
  • Priest Arrive

    Fr Terry and Conolly who are official Priest arrive in Australia.
  • Creation of the first churches

    The first church was permanently built in Richmond, Tasmania.
  • Catholic Schools

    The Catholic schools were being built around Australia.
  • The First Bishop

    The First Bishop
    The First Bishop of Sydney was, Fr John Bede Polding.
  • The Division of the Catholic Church

    The Australian Catholic Church is divided into provinces and dioceses
  • The Destruction of St Mary's Cathederal church

    The Destruction of St Mary's Cathederal church
    A huge fire, burn the Cathederal down.
  • The founding of The St Joseph sisters

    The founding of The St Joseph sisters
    The sisters of St Joseph was founded by Fr Julian Tension Woods and Mary Mackillop.
  • St Mary's Cathedral rebuild

    St Mary's Cathedral rebuild
    After the destruction, the Cathedral was rebuilt again
  • Establishment of St Vincent de Paul

    St Vincent was permanently established in Australia
  • St Vincent Hospital

    The first St Vincent De Paul Hospital was established by Sisters of Charity in Melbourne
  • St Patricks Cathedral

    St Patricks Cathedral
    The Cathedral was consecrated
  • St Patricks Cathedral

    The Cathedral is completed
  • Australian Catholic University

    The Australian Catholic University was founded.