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1845
Lay couple Mary and Michale Burke began the story establishing the first catholic school funded entirely by money collected from local catholic settlers. -
1850
The settlement had it's first permanent church St Stephens. -
1860
St Stephens proclaimed the Cathedral of the Diocese after formally separating from New South Whales to become known as the colony of Queensland. -
1861
Bishop James Quin, five Priests and six Irish Sisters of mercy made their way to Brisbane aboard the Yarra Yarra. -
1868
The St James school for boys was established staffed entirely by lay teachers. -
1870
Laws were passed to provide free compulsory and secular education. -
1919
Archbishop James Chui, a visionary with an entrepreneurial spirit could see the growing need for catholic schooling. -
1929
The period from the great depression from this time to the end of world war 2 saw Australia suffer the challenges of widespread poverty and unemployment. Surprisingly, no schools were closed during this time. -
1930
28 new schools were established. -
1943
Bernard O, Shea was appointed as Diocesan Inspector. -
1948
The role "Diocesan Inspector" was renamed to Diocesan director of Catholic Education. -
1960
26 New schools were opened. -
1962
Major changes in funding after the Goalburn school strike.
Government health inspectors demanded three additional toilets be installed at the lady of mercy prep school. -
2007
The Rudd Government's promise of one-to-one technology. -
2008
Economic Stimulus building education revolution.
