The Catholic Church In Australia By Carmichael Feb 2, 1800 The First Catholic Priests Feb 2, 1820 Priests Father John Josheph Therry and Phillip Connoly were appointed by london government Feb 2, 1833 There Were 10 Catholic Schools in Australia With Government Fund Feb 2, 1872 There Was No More Government Fund For Catholic Schools Feb 2, 1930 Australian Catholic Priests Outnumbered Irish Priests Feb 2, 1955 Catholics Increased (baby boomers 50's) Feb 2, 1960 An Influx Of Non-English Speaking Catholic Immigrants