rileys early catholic communty 1788 -1850

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  • 1788 first fleet arrives in new south wals

    1788 first fleet arrives in new south wals
    30% of the convicts were catholic and half of the catholic convicts were Irish.

  • catholic settlers petiton the Goviner

    catholic settlers petiton the Goviner
    Before a priest arrived the Governor Refused , because of the fears that the Irish would rebel .

  • The first couple of priests come to Austraila

    The first couple of priests come to Austraila
    the first priests were Irish convicts and they were not allowed to celebrate mass .

  • Frist mass

    Frist mass
    First mass celebrated heavy police presence to make sure not to rebel .

  • First free priest arrived

    First free priest arrived
    Father o'Flynn was sent by pope not approved by England he was sent from n.s.w in 1818 .

  • First offcial Catholic priest arrive

    First offcial Catholic priest arrive
    Fathers Connolly and Therry First approved priests in Austraila.

  • First priest arrives in Brisbane

    Morten bay were Brisbane is right now and was under the arch pishop polding guidance