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The first Fleet arrives in Australia
The First Fleet arrives in Sydney cove Australia . Most of the people in the First Fleet were Irish and some of them were Catholic but most of them were Protestant. -
Fr. James Dixon arrives
Fr. James Dixon arrived in Australia and becomes the first Catholic priest to reach the new colony. He celebrated the first Catholic Mass at Port Jackson, marking a pivotal moment in the establishment of the Catholic Church in Australia. -
First Mass held in Australia
The first Mass in Australia was celebrated by Fr. John Joseph who later raised enough funds to build a church laying the foundation for the growth of the Catholic community in the new colony. -
John B Polding becomes first catholic bishop
The first Catholic bishop in Australia was John B. Polding, who was appointed on September 13, 1834. -
William Davis Donates his land
William Davis donated his land to build a church on a hill, offering a prominent site for the new place of worship. -
Bishop John B. Polding blessed the cornerstone of a church
Bishop John B. Polding blessed the cornerstone of a church during a five hour Catholic marathon marking a significant moment in the development of the Catholic Church in Australia. -
Bishop John B. Polding was officially appointed as the first Archbishop of Australia
Bishop John B. Polding was officially appointed as the first Archbishop of Australia marking a significant milestone in the country's Catholic history. -
St. Patrick's Church was officially opened
St. Patrick's Church was officially opened after 21 years of construction, marking a long-awaited achievement for the local community. -
The Marist Brothers arrived at St. Patrick's
The Marist Brothers arrived at St. Patrick's and established a parish school, contributing to the growth of education within the community. -
St. Vincent de Paul society
Albert founded the first-ever St. Vincent de Paul Society, marking the beginning of a lasting legacy of charitable work and support for those in need. -
Australia’s first Cardinal
Cardinal Sir Norman Thomas Gilroy becomes Australia’s first Cardinal, further elevating the influence of the Catholic Church in Australia. -
The church confronts issues
The Church begins to confront more issues around human rights. -
World youth day
The first World Youth Day in Australia was held in Sydney, initiated by Pope Benedict XVI, drawing thousands of young people for a celebration of faith and spirituality. -
Australia's first saint
Australia's first saint is Mary MacKillop, canonized for her dedication to education and social justice through the Sisters of St. Joseph. -
Marist Brothers retire in Australia
The Marist Brothers gradually reduced their presence in Australia and retired from some roles due to the increasing demands of their work.