Timeline: Australian Catholic timeline | Timetoast

Period: Jan 1, 1788 to Dec 31, 1996

HIstory of the Catholic Church in Australia
Period: Feb 3, 1788 to Feb 3, 1788

The first fleet

The first fleet came to Australia. Abbé Mones celebrates the first Mass within Australian territory on the 3rd of February 1788.
Period: Jan 1, 1792 to Dec 31, 1792

Catholic settlers petition for a chaplain

Catholic settlers in Parramatta petition Governor Phillip for a chaplain.
Period: Jan 1, 1819 to Dec 31, 1819

Farther John Therry and Father Phillip Conolly

Two men named Fr John Therry and Fr Philip Conolly became Australia's first official priests. Fr Therry opens the first Catholic school in Parramatta.
Period: Dec 1, 1821 to Dec 31, 1821

Australias first Catholic Church

The construction of Australia's first Catholic Church was built.
Period: Jan 2, 1835 to Dec 31, 1835

Australias first Bishop

John Bede Polding became Australia's first Bishop
Period: Jan 1, 1866 to Dec 31, 1866

The founding of the Sisters of St. Josephs.

Mary MacKillop and Fr Julian Tenison Woods founded the Sisters of St. Joseph.
Period: Jan 1, 1867 to Dec 31, 1867

Sister Mary MacKillop

Mary MacKillop becomes the first Sister and Mother Superior of the Sisters of St. Joseph.
Period: Jan 1, 1886 to Dec 31, 1886

Thomas Carr

Thomas Carr arrived in Melbourne.
Period: Jan 1, 1887 to Dec 31, 1887

Thomas Carr becomes Bishop

Thomas Carr was anointed as Archbishop of Melbourne.
Period: Jan 1, 1897 to Dec 31, 1897

St. Patricks Cathedral

The consecration of St. Patricks Cathedral began.
Period: Jan 1, 1929 to Dec 31, 1929

James Scullin

James Scullin becomes Australia's first Catholic prime minister.
Period: Jan 1, 1939 to Dec 31, 1939

St. Patricks Cathedral

St. Patricks Cathedral was completed.
Period: Jan 1, 1946 to Dec 31, 1946

Australias first Cardinal

Archbishop Gilroy becomes first Australian Cardinal.
Period: Jan 1, 1991 to Dec 31, 1991

Australian Catholic University

The Australian Catholic university was established.
Period: Oct 21, 2003 to Oct 21, 2003

Cardinal George Pell

George Pell became Cardinal by John Paul II.