The Catholic Church Of Australia By kyle.stevens Feb 2, 1788 First Catholics Arrive In Australia Feb 2, 1800 First Catholic Priest Arive In Australia Feb 2, 1820 Father John Joseph Therry And Phillip Connolly Chaplains Appointed By Government Feb 2, 1833 About 10 Catholic Schools Formed In Australia Feb 2, 1833 Catholic Schools Had Some Government assistance Feb 2, 1872 All States Passed Education Acts Removed State Aid Feb 2, 1930 Australian Priests Outnumber Irish Priest Feb 2, 1950 No Contraception Rule Tried To Be Passed Feb 2, 1970 Large Influx Of Non-English Speaking Imagrants arive In Australia