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The Catholic Church of Australia

By ColeJ98

  • The Reformation Ends (began 1517)

    People started to challenge the accepted views and ideas. Hierarchy began to fail and monks fought about strict worship. This event highlighted the differences between religion and science.
    Major figures involved include Thomas Mare and Martin Luther as well as the catholic church, the clergy and protestants. This event was important for many European cultures as it addressed some issues about power and corruption within the Catholic Church.
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    The Enlightenment

    During this time there were many philosophical, cultural and social movements that changed the structures of society. There was a realisation and sense of self-awareness towards religion. Some influential figures during this time period wer Johann Bach, Cesare Beccoria, Francis Bacon, John Comenius. It mostly occured in majot nations such as England, Germany and France. As a result of this, many historical events occured such as the French Revolution. Changed views about freedom of thought.

  • Arrival of First Fleet at Sydney Cove

    Possibly first Mass was said on Australian soil during this year by Fr. Receveur
  • Colonisation of Australia

    Colonisation of Australia

    -A Penal Colony established to relieve overcrowding in British prisons.
    -1500 people landded and Sydney cove and reduced the indigenous popuilation by 90% between 1788-1900
    - British settlers, Natives, and Cpt Arthur Philip were involved
    -Dramatic decrease in indigenous population due to: disease; settlers acquiring land; direct and violent conflict.
    - This spread other religions to Australia which, in turn, disrupted aboriginal religions
    - Christianity came with Irish settlers

  • First public Mass said by Fr. Dixon

  • Arrival of Fr. Jeremiah O'Flynn "Prefect-Apostolic of New Holland"

  • Frs. Therry and Conolly, the first official priests arrive

  • Construction of first Catholic church at Richmond, Tasmania

  • James Alepius Goold becomes first Catholic bishop of Melbourne

  • The Catholic Church in Australia is divided into provinces and dioceses

  • Beginning of the Gold Rush

  • Fr. Henry Backhaus begins to say Mass in a tent on the goldfields of Bendigo

  • St. Vincent's Hospital opens in Sydney

  • Mercy Sisters arrive in Queensland

  • Mary McKillop and Fr. Julian Tenison Woods found Sisters of St. Joseph

    Daniel Murphy appointed second Archbishop of Hobart
  • Christian Brothers arrive in Melbourne

    Christian Brothers arrive in Melbourne

  • The First Vatican Council

    Contemporary problems of rising issues such as rationalism, liberalism, materialism and the inspiration of scripture were discussed. Pope Pius IX, the cardinals and 700 Bishops were involved It affected the amount of power that the pope had. Took place in Rome and gave the pope full and supreme power over the church and the idea of papal infallability was created.

  • Completion of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Ballarat

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    Colonial governments end state-aid to Church schools

  • Roger Vaughan O.S.B becomes Archbishop of Sydney

  • Death of Ned Kelly

    Death of Ned Kelly

  • First permanent St. Vincent de Paul Society established in Australia

  • Archbishop Moran made Cardinal

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    Economic Depression follows 1888 drought

  • St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne opened, run by Sisters of Charity

  • Death of Mary McKillop

    Death of Mary McKillop

  • Arrival of Archbishop Daniel Mannix in Melbourne

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    WWI

  • Australian and New Zealand troops land at Gallipoli (Turkey)

  • Sydney Harbour Bridge completed

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    WWII

  • Archbishop Gilroy becomes first Australian Cardinal

  • The Second Vatican Council starts

    The Second Vatican Council starts

  • Death of Archbishop Mannix

  • The Second Vaticant Council Ends

  • Archbishop James Robert Knox appointed Archbishop of Melbourne

  • Paul VI establishes Maronite diocese in Australia

  • Appointment of Dr Thomas Francis Little Archbishop of Melbourne

  • Pope John Paul II elected

  • John Paul II establishes a Melkite diocese in Australia

  • Foundation of the Australian Catholic University

  • John Paul II visits Australia for Beatification of Mary McKillop

  • Euthanasia legislation of Northern Territory defeated by Andrews Bill

  • St Mary’s Cathedral Sydney completed

    St Mary’s Cathedral Sydney completed

  • Pope Benedict XVI elected

  • Pope Francis elected