Evening all, I believe that tomorrow (15th May) marks the 200th Anniversary of the first officially sanctioned Catholic mass in Sydney Town. A book, written by Sister Vivienne Keely (Research Officer for the Catholic Diocese of Parramatta) will be launched by Thomas Keneally to celebrate the ocassion. The book title is : "Dixon of Botany Bay : The Convict Priest from Wexford" and it focusses on Father DIXON who conducted the pioneer mass. If anyone would like to purchase a copy (96 page, no idea of cost) please contact me OFF list for details. Diane