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200_years_logoIn 2021 Catholic Education is celebrating 200 years in Australia, marking the bicentenary of the first Catholic school established in Parramatta in October 1820.

The 'Faith in the Future' theme reflects the core purpose of Catholic education to form students in their faith, and to provide an education that enables our graduates to make a meaningful contribution to the world.

A national launch of the 200 years celebrations will be held at St Patrick’s Primary School close to the site of the first school in the Parramatta Diocese. A national Mass will also be celebrated in every state, territory and diocese on the Feast of Our Lady Help of Christians on 24 May 2021.

 

National Launch of the Bicentenary of Catholic Education in Australia

Catholic education in Australia celebrated a significant milestone today, Thursday 18 February 2021, with the national launch of the Bicentenary of Catholic Education in Australia.  

For 200 years Catholic education has supported families and communities across Australia and currently represents some 768,000 students in 1,751 schools nationwide.

Archbishop Julian Porteous and CET Executive Director Dr Gerard Gaskin launched Catholic Education Tasmania’s celebrations of the national bicentenary with a ritual prayer at St John’s Catholic School in Richmond on Friday 12 February 2021. Established in 1843, St John’s is Tasmania’s longest operating Catholic school.

During the national launch, the Chair of the Bishops Commission for Catholic Education Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP released the Australian Catholic Bishops' Pastoral Letter titled, 200 Years Young, which recognises the contribution of religious, clergy and lay people to the foundation of Catholic education, and the distinctive role Catholic schools play in educating and forming young people of faith and service in their communities.

  

Celebrating Catholic Education in Tasmania

As part of our 200 Years of Catholic Education in Australia celebrations we will be sharing some special memories from our 38 Catholic Education Tasmania schools throughout the year.

Learn more about each of our schools as we update this section.

Holy Rosary Catholic School | 22 June 2021

There was a sea of colour at Holy Rosary Catholic School last week as the School community celebrated their 60th anniversary! Read more...

St Brigid's Catholic School Wynyard | 10 June 2021

The charism of the founding order of St Brigid’s Catholic School in Wynyard continues to be lived out nearly a century after its opening. Read more...

Sacred Heart Catholic School Geeveston | 25 March 2021

Is it obvious when you step into Sacred Heart Catholic School in Geeveston how much the school community reflects their Josephite values of love, compassion, justice and dignity. Read more...

St Thomas More's Catholic School | 18 March 2021

Recognising the population growth that would occur around Launceston in the early 20th century, the then Archbishop of Hobart, Archbishop Justin Simmonds, set about establishing a Catholic school to serve families in this region. Read more...

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School | 11 March 2021

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School has been serving families in Tasmania’s Meander Valley region for 125 years. Read more...

Guilford Young College | 4 March 2021 

In its 25 years, Guilford Young College has built on the religious traditions from which it was borne to create a community renown for academic, spiritual, cultural, community service, and sporting pursuits. Read more...

St Joseph's Catholic School Queenstown | 25 February 2021 

A 5km walk to work may be beyond the comfort zone of most, however St Joseph’s Catholic School Queenstown teacher Krystie Reynolds braved not only the distance but also the weather to make sure she was there for her students. Read more...

Acknowledgement of Country

Catholic Education Tasmania acknowledges and deeply respects the Palawa people, the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community, and all Elders past and present.

We are committed to learning alongside our students and community in this place, lutruwita, and support the continued sharing of knowledge and Culture.