Organisation Catholic Church in Australia (c. 1788 - )
- From
- c. 1788
- Functions
- Church
- Website
- http://www.catholic.org.au/
Summary
The Catholic Church in Australia dates back to the first Irish convicts to arrive in New South Wales in 1788. Melbourne's first Catholic priest, a Franciscan Friar, Patrick Bonaventure Geoghan, arrived in May 1839. Through various religious orders, the Catholic Church in Australia has a long history of involvement in the 'care' of children.
Related Entries
Provided 'care' at
Published Resources
Online Resources
- 'A Piece of the Story': National Directory of Records of Catholic organisations caring for children separated from their families, A research project undertaken by the Australian Catholic Social Welfare Commission and the Australian Conference of Leaders of Religious Institutes, Australian Catholic Social Welfare Commission & Australian Conference of Leaders of Religious Institutes, November 1999, http://catholicsocialservices.org.au/system/files/Directory+-+edited+10+Dec+2001.pdf. Details
- Towards Healing: principles and procedures in responding to complaints of abuse against personnel of the Catholic Church in Australia, Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, 2007, http://www.acbc.catholic.org.au/documents/200711231131.pdf. Details
Prepared by: Cate Elkner
Created: 1 May 2009, Last modified: 6 November 2009