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Mary McKillop and Fr. Julian Tenison Woods found Sisters of St. Joseph. Daniel Murphy appointed second Archbishop of Hobart.
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Christian Brothers arrive in Melbourne. Re-building of St. Mary's Cathedral in Sydney begins.
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Paul VI establishes Maronite diocese in Australia. International Eucharistic Congress Melbourne.
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Pope John Paul II dies at the age of 84. His funeral is broadcast to every corner of the globe through the modern media. Millions of Catholic pilgrims journey to Rome to pay final respects.
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Cardinal Joseph Alois Ratzinger is elected by the College of Cardinals as Pope Benedict XVI, thus becoming the first Pope elected during the 21st century and the 3rd millennium.
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Pope Benedict XVI participates in Sydney Australia in the World Youth Day and announces Spain as the country to host the next one.