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Captain Cook
Captain Cook explored Ausralia's East Coast -
European Settlement
The first fleet arrived in Australia to start the Euopean Settlement. -
Fr James Dixon
Fr James Dixon and two other priests arrested as part of the 1798 Irish Rebellion are transported to New South Wales as convicts. -
Father James Dixon
A convict priest, Fr James Dixon, was given permission to celebrate Catholic mass. This only lasted 10 months -
Father Jeremiah O'Flynn
Fr. Jeremiah O'Flynn came to minister to the Catholics in Australia. He was arrested and deported in 1818 -
The first Officially
The first officially appointed priest, Fr John therry and Fr Phillip Connolly arrived in Australia. -
The First Catholic Bishop
The first Catholic Bishop, John Bede Polding, arrived in Australia. He organised the Catholic Church in Australia into regions or 'dioceses'. -
First Arch Bishop of Sydney
John Bede Polding became the first Arch Bishop of Sydney -
Religious Groups and Orders
Religious groups and orders started further development - Eg. The Sisters of Charity/Mary Mackillop. -
St Mary's Cathederal Church Destroyed
St Mary's Cathederal Church was destroyed by fire. -
St Vincent de Paul
First permanent St Vincent de Paul society established in Australia. -
St Vincent's Hospital
St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne opened by the Sisters of Charity. -
Catholic Women's League
Establishment of the Catholic Women's League. -
Construction of the First Catholic Church
Construction of the first Catholic Church as a permenant building at Richmond, Tasmania. -
Archbishop of Sydney
Norman Thomas Gilroy appointed Archbishop of Sydney. -
The Catholic Church in Australia
The Catholic Church in Australia is divided into provinces and dioceses.
