Evolution of Christianity in Australia By Vealsy Jan 26, 1788 Colonisation Without this event there would be no English people in Australia and therefore no christians Jan 16, 1800 Fr James Dixon Arrives in Australia First Priest in Australia Jan 1, 1833 St Vincents de Paul Founded Jan 1, 1836 First catholic Church was Built Jan 1, 1866 Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart Nov 9, 1897 Caritas Founded Dec 24, 1978 First catholic Church was Built Jan 1, 1991 Fr Chris Riley Founded Youth off the Streets Jan 1, 1998 TEAR founded