The Chatholic church in Australia By fisher12345 Feb 2, 1700 The first Fleet Period: Feb 2, 1700 to Feb 2, 1960 timespane Feb 2, 1800 The first Catholic convict Preists Feb 2, 1820 New preists Father Joseph and Philip Connoly Feb 2, 1830 Australian Catholic Preists outnumbered Feb 2, 1833 There were 10 Catholic schools with goverment Funds Feb 2, 1872 no more Goverment funds For Catholic Schools Feb 2, 1950 Catholic increase of Baby Boomers