The Catholic Church in Australia By akent Feb 2, 1800 It was not until 1800 that the first Catholic priests arrived in the colony and they arrived as convicts. Feb 2, 1820 Father John Joseph Therry & Philip Connolly- chaplains appointed by Government in London Feb 2, 1833 There were about ten Catholic schools in the country Feb 2, 1833 Catholic schools had some government assistance Feb 2, 1860 Catholic schools had some government assistance Feb 2, 1872 all states passed Education Acts removing state aid Feb 2, 1893 all states passed Education Acts removing state aid Feb 2, 1950 Catholics increased (baby boomers 50’s – no contraception- against Gods design)
