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Father John Joseph Therry
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Father John Therry is born
1790
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He was born in Cork, Ireland - his parents were John Therry and Eliza Connolly.
Father John Therry is ordained a priest
1815
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Working in Dublin and then working under the Bishop of Cork.
Father John Therry arrives in Sydney
May, 1820
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He arrives in Sydney with Father Philip Conolly and conducts his first Mass in Australia on the 8th of May.
The foundation stone for St. Mary’s Chapel is laid by Governor Macquarie and blessed by Father Therry
29 October 1821
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This chapel would later be reconsecrated as St Mary's Cathedral
Father Therry establishes the first Catholic school on Hunter Street, Parramatta
1822
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Father Therry is sent to Tasmania as vicar-general
1838
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In 1839 he permanently takes up his position and works there with some success.
Father Therry returns to Sydney from Tasmania
1854 - 1856
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in May 1856, again he takes up parish work at St Augustine's, Balmain and remains there until his death.
Father Therry is raised to the position of Archpriest
1858
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This rank is known today as vicar capitular.
Father John Therry dies
25 May 1864
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