Muslims at Mass

Sydney
11 November 2001

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Muslims at Mass

In a strident demonstration of the strength of Australian multiculturalism, Muslim clerics and laity have taken part in a Mass celebrated by Fr Ted Kennedy at St Vincent’s Redfern.

The Mass of Compassion and Support was organised by the parish in the wake of the recent deaths of some 350 asylum seekers as they attempted to make their way to Australia via boat.

A St Vincent’s community member, Mary McMahon, said the Redfern Catholic community, including the Aboriginal community, wanted to express deep sorrow for the refugees who drowned while attempting to reach Australia from Indonesia.

“The Mass is for those who drowned recently while attempting to come to Australia, for those in Australia who are suffering the loss of their loved ones and for all our Muslim brothers and sisters who are in anguish in Australia,” Ms McMahon said.

A local elder extended a traditional Aboriginal welcome, and a senior Muslim cleric, Sheik taj el-Din Al Hilaly, read from the Koran.

“I appreciate your message of support and solidarity. May God bless you all,” Sheik Hilaly said.