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From the First Fleet to the 21st Century
The Sydney Archdiocese has its beginnings with the arrival of the First Fleet in Botany Bay. This history, that spans almost 240 years, has been shaped by many people from different cultures. Check out our history and the people who made the Archdiocese what it is today!
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Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP
Most Reverend Anthony Fisher OP Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP was born in Sydney on 10 March 1960 to Colin and Gloria Fisher, the eldest of five children. His father, Colin, a pharmacist, is of Anglo-Irish heritage and his mother, Gloria, grew up in China and the Philippines, with a Spanish-Basque father and an Egyptian-born (half-Italian, […]
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University of Technology Sydney
The UTS Catholic Society is a welcoming, joyful and animated group of students at UTS whose lives have been transformed by Jesus Christ and His Church. We come together to build friendships, have fun and encourage each other in faith and love. For more information go to www.utscatholics.org.au
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University of NSW
The UNSW Catholic Society aims to bring the light of the Christ to UNSW and to strengthen the faith of its members through a variety of activities on campus and by creating a sense of community. For More information go to www.unswcatholics.org.au
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University of Sydney
The Catholic Chaplaincy develops the Catholic faith and life among the students of the University of Sydney (as well as its staff), through an unambiguous call to faith and repentance through the announcement of Jesus Christ the unique saviour of the world and of the Catholic Church as His holy bride. For more information go to www.sydneyunicatholics.org.au
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Brother John Taylor (1929-1993)
Brother John Taylor is best known for his service as the Executive Director of the Catholic Education Commission, NSW from 1984 - 1993. He played a key role in the development, organisation and management of Australian Catholic schools over three decades.
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Dame Mary Kate Barlow (1916-1934)
Chairwoman of the Catholic Women’s Association from 1914-16, and President from 1916-34, Dame Mary Barlow was the driving, uniting force behind the establishment and growth of the Catholic Women’s League.
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St Mary Mackillop (1842-1909)
While most Australians know Mary MacKillop's name, many are unaware of exactly what she achieved in her lifetime nor why this humble but determined Melbourne born nun is set to become Australia's first-ever saint.
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Caroline Chisholm (1808-1877)
Caroline Chisholm was born at Northampton, 30 May 1808, and died in London, 25 March 1877, and yet regarded Australia as her adopted land. She eased the path of thousands of migrants in this their new homeland.
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William Ullathorne (1806-1889)
William Bernard Ullathorne was born on 7 May 1806 at Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, the eldest of ten children of William Ullathorne and his wife Hannah Longstaff. At 12 his schooling was cut short and he entered the family business at Scarborough.
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