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The First Catholic School
The first catholic school was established by Father John Therry and George Marley. It was located on Hunter Street, Parramatta and taught 31 students. -
The First Catholic Priests Arrive
Father John Therry and Phillip Connoly arrive in Australia, they begin ministering to Irish Convicts. -
St Mary's Cathedral
St Mary's Cathedral finally finished construction, this cathedral would later be the birthplace of St Mary's Cathedral college. -
First Catholic School in Melbourne
The first ever catholic school was established in Melbourne, St Mary Williamstown. -
Foundation of the Christian Brothers
The Christian Brothers were a catholic teaching order that played a major role in setting up schools and expanding Catholic Education -
Beginning Of Catholic Education in South Australia
Bishop Franics Murphy of Adelaide appointed Mr and Mrs William James to establish a catholic school in South Australia -
Establishment of the 'Sisters of the Good Samaritin'
John Bede Polding founded the catholic school, Sisters of the Good Samaritan in February of 1857. -
St Mary's Cathedral Burnt Down
The Cathedral caught a flame, the reason is believed to be an unextinguished cigarette and a short circuit -
Establishment of Sisters of St Joseph
Mary Mackillop and Father Julian founded the Sister of St Joseph, this organization founded schools for poor rural children in South Australia -
Victoria Education Act
This act instigated by the Victorian Government provided free, compulsory and secular education to all Australian children between the ages of 6 - 15. This would create trouble for the Catholic Church