A National Mass was celebrated simultaneously across Australia, on the Feast of Our Lady Help of Christians, on Monday 24 May 2021, to celebrate 200 years of Catholic Education in Australia. A message from the Hon Scott Morrison, MP, Prime Minister of Australia, was played during the service. Prime Minister Morrison said, " Over 200 years, your schools, preschools and now universities, have transformed Australia through the millions of lives you have influenced. I recognise the contribution of Catholic Education to Australian life and I join you celebrating this anniversary." You can read his full congratulatory message here.

National Catholic Education Executive Director Jacinta Collins said the National Mass would be a highlight of the bicentenary year. "As a faith community, our National Mass to celebrate 200 years of Catholic education holds significant meaning." 
"The scale of Catholic education in Australia is unique in the world, serving over 777,000 students and employing over 100,000 staff. "We are blessed to have the support of governments and our families that ensures we can make a Catholic education accessible to families in every major town and city, and in many regional, rural and remote parts of Australia," she said.