Historical resources for Western Australian History
We aim to provide an overview of writing covering the Catholic Church’s history in Western Australia. The selected sources include books, scholarly articles, and reputable online resources that offer diverse perspectives on the development and influence of Catholicism in the State.
The focus is on key themes such as the establishment of the first Catholic missions, the role of the Church in education and social services, and the impact of Catholicism on the cultural and social fabric of Western Australia. They will assist in gaining an understanding of the Catholic Church’s historical presence in Western Australia. Odhran O`Brien | Archdiocesan Archivist
If you know of any books or articles that could be added to the list please contact Pamela at nickdrew@bigpond.com
Early Catholic Church in Western Australia
Author | Book Title | Published By |
|---|---|---|
Bain, Mary Albertus | A History of the Catholic Women's League of WA (Inc.), 1937-1987 | Catholic Women’s League of WA, c.1987 [267.44 BAI] |
Beréngier, Théophile | New Norcia: History of a Benedictine Colony in Western Australia, 1846-1878 | (Abbey Press, 2014) [266.2 BER] |
Birt, H. N. | Benedictine Pioneers in Australia, Vol. 2 | London, 1911 [fac. 1970]) [282.94 BIR] |
Burley, Stephanie | An overview of the historiography of women religious in Western Australia | Journal of the Australian Catholic Historical Society, Vol. 26, 2005: 43-60 |
Byrne, Geraldine (ed.) | Valiant Women: Letters from the Foundation Sisters of Mercy in Western Australia, 1845-1849 | Polding Press 1981 [B/271 VAL] |
Choo, Christine | Mission Girls: Aboriginal Women on Catholic Missions in the Kimberley, Western Australia 1900-1950 | UWA Press, 2001 [266.2 CHO] |
Cresp, Mary | In Her Footsteps | Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, 2012 [271.9760941 CRE] |
Foale, Marie Therese | The Josephites go West: The Sisters of St. Joseph in Western Australia, 1887-1920 | University of Notre Dame Australia Press, 1995 [271.976 FOA] |
James, Ruth Marchant | Cork to Capricorn: A History of the Presentation Sisters in Western Australia 1891-1991 | Congregation of the Presentation Sisters of Western Australia, 1996 [271.977 JAM] |
James, Ruth Marchant | The Presentation Sisters: Unsung pioneers of education | Early Days, Vol 8.4: 83-92 |
McLay, Anne | Women Out of their Sphere: Sisters of Mercy in Western Australia from 1846 | Vanguard Press, 1992 [271.91 MCL] |
Menck, Clare | Sisters of Mercy in Australia: Responses to health, illness and disease by a women’s religious order’ (2008) |