catholic community By mimi8 Jan 26, 1788 first fleet arrives in Australia history of the first fleet Period: Jan 26, 1788 to Dec 31, 1850 catholic communtiy May 31, 1792 catholic settlers petition the governor for a priest Nov 2, 1797 catholic in australia Feb 18, 1798 The first two preists arrived in Australia Sep 6, 1803 The first mass was celebrated Nov 4, 1817 First free priest arrived May 7, 1820 First official catholic priest arrive Jul 30, 1828 Catholic in new south wales Jan 1, 1829 Act in England Feb 2, 1830 first important officials in new south wales Aug 18, 1835 bishop pollding appointed Sep 23, 1836 Church Act Nov 6, 1838 carline chisolm Nov 17, 1838 Myall Creek Massacres Mar 20, 1842 polding appointed archbishop Sep 17, 1843 First Priest Arrives In Brisbane