Australian Church History

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  • Arrival of the First Fleet

  • The First Public Mass is deld by Father Dixon

    The First Public Mass is deld by Father Dixon

  • Celebrating mass was banned

    Celebrating mass was banned in fear that it would encourage rebellions against authorities

  • Catholic schools are permitted

    Governor Bligh allows catholic schools to be opened

  • Arrival of the first two official priests

    Father Therry and Father Connolly would arrive to Australia on 1820.

  • Construction of the first Catholic church

    The first Catholic church begins construction in Richmond, Victoria

  • Father McEnroe becomes the second chaplain

    Father John McEnroe is appointed as the second chaplain of Australia

  • There are ten Catholic schools in Australia

  • Father Ullathorne becomes the Vicar-General

    Father Ullathorne becomes the Vicar-General

  • John Polding becomes Australia's first Bishop

    John Polding becomes Australia's first Bishop

  • Equality is granted to all religions

    In 1836, Governor Blough would permit the Church Act to be official, this would mean that all religions are equal and can be practiced.
  • Robert Willson appointed Hobart's 1st Bishop

    Robert Willson appointed Hobart's 1st Bishop

  • John Brady is appointed Bishop of Perth

    John Brady is appointed Bishop of Perth

  • James Goold becomes bishop of Melbourne

    James Goold becomes bishop of Melbourne

  • St Mary's Cathedral incinerated

    In 1865, the St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney would be destroyed after it was set on fire.