Today is a birthday for the Diocese, as was Monday actually as well!

How come?

The Diocese of Tasmania was created by Letters Patent on August 21, 1842, thus making it the oldest Diocese in Australia.  The Diocese of Australia existed until 1847 when it ceased and was divided into the diocese of Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne and Adelaide.

On August 24, 1842 Bishop Nixon was consecrated the first Bishop of Tasmania.

Tasmanian Anglicans have a great heritage, let us give thanks to God for all those that have gone before us and pray for God to continue to build his church in Tasmania.