The Latin words In diebus illis are translated as "in those days" and we have chosen them as a title for this blog which presents Australian Catholic history. Although primarily concerned with detailing the life of our first Christian bishop, John Bede Polding O.S.B., we also present articles about various aspects of the history of the Church in Australia in the nineteenth century.
The following are some articles which you might find interesting :
Catholics and the First Fleet.
The beginnings of Catholicism in Australia 1792 - 1834
The Founding of old Saint Mary's Cathedral 1821
Biography of Archbishop Polding
Our project to promote interest in the life and work of Archbishop Polding is being blessed by good numbers of visitors to our Facebook page and blog. We are discovering that interest in Archbishop Polding is not confined to Australia, but that there are "followers" overseas, particularly in England and Europe.
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It is so wonderful to learn of the esteem in which the Archbishop is held even by those beyond these shores.
As our project continues, we find ourselves in need of support from those of you following this work. We need support in planning events (such as the annual Polding pilgrimage), help in distributing promotional material about the Archbishop, assistance with our ongoing research work and other general assistance.
Perhaps you have some time to assist? Perhaps you have already studied Catholic history in Australia and would like to help make it better known? Perhaps you are retired with more free time and have an interest in Archbishop Polding? Perhaps you are interested in history or genealogy and are familiar with historical research? Perhaps you have experience in organising religious gatherings? Perhaps you have secretarial skills? Perhaps you are young and enthusiastic?
Would you consider offering assistance?
We can be contacted at this e-mail address or via our Facebook page.
AMDG
