Christian Brothers' History in Australia

  • Christian Brothers First Arrive in Australia

    At the invitation of Archbishop Bede Polding, the Christian Brothers arrive in Sydney, Australia.
  • Christian Brothers Depart Australia

    The Christian Brothers left Australia and returned back to Ireland.
  • Christian Brothers Return to Australia

    At the request of Bishop James Goold, the Christian Brothers return to Australia, only this time, they go to Melbourne.
  • First Christian Brothers School in Australia

    Parade College, Melbourne was the first Christian Brothers school founded in Australia.
  • Christian Brothers Open Their First Orphanage in Australia

    The Christian Brothers opened their first orphanage in Australia called St Joseph's Orphanage, located in Mount Gambier, South Australia.
  • Christian Brothers Arrive in Brisbane

    The Christian Brothers arrived in Brisbane and established St Joseph's College.
  • Christian Brothers Come to Saint Mary's

    The Christian Brothers began teaching at Saint Mary's Cathedral College alongside the Sisters of Charity.
  • Christian Brothers Reach Congregation Milestone

    The Christian Brothers achieved 533 members in Australia.
  • The Edmund Rice Centre is Opened

    The Edmund Rice Centre, a centre for helping refugees and asylum seekers is opened.
  • Christian Brothers Leave St Mary's

    The Christian Brothers management of Saint Mary's Cathedral College came to an end after 105 years of teaching at the college.