From The Murray To The Sea

Published to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Ballarat in the state of Victoria, Australia, this book presents the history of the Catholic education system in the Diocese from early settlement to the present day. The history traces the development of the Catholic school system, achieved through the collaboration of bishops and priests, members of religious orders and the laity. The passing years brought new opportunities and new challenges, which were met with the same cooperative effort, so necessary in the early days of development, and which ensures that Catholic education continues to flourish throughout the Diocese. While the overall picture presented is one of success through hard work, this well-researched history also presents the pitfalls and disappointments, disputes and failures, which are only to be expected in such a challenging enterprise. This history is based on a vast array of research material, gathered from the archives of dioce