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European Settlement
The first fleet arrived in Australia to start the European settlement.They entered Botany Bay they then celebrate the first Mass within the Australian territory; -
Father Dixen Aloud To Preach Catholic Mass
Father Dixen was aloud to preach catholic mas but was not aloud to cause conflict between other church beliefs
He was deported in 1818 -
March Hill Rebellion
Castle Hill rebellion of Irish convicts. Dixon's permit was withdrawn after he was accused of rebellion between the Irish and English -
Fr O'Flynn Was Granted Offical Authority
Aug 3 Fr Jeremiah O'Flynn arrives - without government credentials and was granted the prority to preach catholic mass with out any rebellion -
Deportation Of Fr O'Flynn
O'Flynn was arrested and deported back to Ireland -
The First Offical Appointed Priests
Father John Therry and Father Phillip Connoly arrived in Australia -
First Census Of Australia
First census of NSW shows 69% of the white population Protestant and 30% Catholic.
A census is where people gather to celebrate the love and care of God, going to the census shows your respect and love for God -
Bishop John Bede Polding Arrived In Australia
The first Catholic Bishop came to Australia and organised the Catholic Church into Diocease (Regions) -
Religons Started To Develop
Religous groups started to further come to gather such as; The Sisters Of Charity And Mary Mackillop -
First Archbishop
John Bede Polding became the first Archbishop of Sydney -
As Of Today
As of today we Catholics from all over the world are still gaathering to celebrate mass
