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Arrival of the First Fleet
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The First Public Mass is deld by Father Dixon
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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
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Father Ullathorne becomes the Vicar-General
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John Polding becomes Australia's first Bishop
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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
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John Brady is appointed Bishop of Perth
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James Goold becomes bishop of Melbourne
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St Mary's Cathedral incinerated
In 1865, the St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney would be destroyed after it was set on fire.