Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission, Catholic Archdiocese of PO Box 146, East Melbourne, 8002. Tel: 9926 5708 Fax: 9926 5617 Email: [email protected] Website: www.melbourne.catholic.org.au/eic NO. 72, DECEMBER 2007 PRINT POST PUBLICATION No. PP381667/00474 Welcome to the 2007 Bulletin! s you will see from the picture years since I began as Executive Officer These networks will be strengthened in below taken at the launch of for the Commission. Relationships that 2008 and 2009, especially through events ACU's new Chair in Islamic began tentatively have grown into ties connected with World Youth Day (see Studies, ecumenical and of strong friendship. Much evidence for page 11) and the Parliament of the World's interfaith relations in Melbourne this will be found in these pages. In the Religions (see pages 12 and 13). Aare positive and improving every year. many photographs, you will be able to It is our prayer that God will continue to Certainly the number of events has see from the joy on peoples faces how bless what he has begun to do among with increased immensely over the last five valuable these friendships are. the gifts of his Spirit. For those of us who are Christians, we have a deep gratitude to our Lord Jesus Christ who is, as St Paul says, "our peace". It is in his name that we concretely aim to continue his work of breaking down the "walls of hostility" that come between human beings. For those of our readers who are celebrating festivities in the coming weeks, especially Christmas and Eid, our prayers are with you and your families for days filled with God's blessings. And to all our readers, the Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission wishes a happy and prosperous New Year for 2008. David Schütz, Executive Officer and Editor

Left: Fulya Celik of the AIS and Rev. Helen Granowski of the Anglican Church at the launch of the ACU Chair in Islamic Studies.

Melbourne for CONTENTS Vatican Interfaith Council Welcome! 1 Vatican Interfaith Council 1 The Members of the Ecumenical and sincere respect. This is partly why Melbourne Jewish Catholic Fellowship Dinner 2 Interfaith Commission and the Catholic will be hosting the Parliament of the World's MoU Signing 2 Interfaith Committee warmly congratulate Religions in 2009 (see pages 12 and 13). Launch of Interfaith Guidelines 3 Orientale Lumen Conference 2007 4 Bishop Christopher Prowse, Bishop Chris Prowse has been an integral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, on Bishop Hilarion Alfeyev interview 5 part of this development. From the beginning, Cardinal Cassidy 5 his appointment as a member of the Pontifical while still Vicar General of the Archdiocese, Chris Council for Inter-religious Dialogue. Christine Campbell MP 6 has actively and personally involved himself in Grand Rabbi of Israel 6 The appointment, by the Holy Father, Pope the promotion of Catholic interfaith relations. First JCMA Women's Conference 7 Benedict XVI, was announced by the Vatican Thus, when it came to choosing someone to Chinmaya Ashram conversation 7 Information Service on 20 November. Bishop give the keynote address for the launch of our JCMA 2007 8 Prowse was one of only three new non-curial Archdiocesan interfaith guidelines (see page 3), Robert Stickland Ordination 8 appointments to the Council, the other two being we did not have Commission Member in Jakarta 9 from India and Korea. to search beyond Visit from Indonesians 9 While India and Korea are places of obvious the borders of the Evangelical Pentecostal Dialogue 10 relevance to inter-religious dialogue, an Archdiocese for an Visit from Tabor Bible College 10 international observer may ask "Why Bishop "expert"—we had one Boroondara Interfaith Network 10 Prowse of Melbourne?" of our own right here! Days in the Diocese 11 The answer lies both in the man and in the The PCID was Parliament of the World's Religions 12-13 place. Melbourne is a world leader among established in 1964 Trip to Turkey 14-15 western cities in multi-cultural and interfaith by Pope Paul VI. The Other News and Events 16 relations. The leaders and members of the Council is made up of Dates for your Diary 2008 16 various faith communities in Melbourne are about 30 cardinals and On the Web 16 developing strong networks of cooperation with bishops from different Subscription form 16 one another based on honest dialogue and parts of the world. Bishop Chris Prowse LOCAL INTERFAITH NEWS 3rd Annual Jewish Catholic Fellowship Dinner or the first time, the Archdiocese acted as host for the Annual Jewish Catholic dinner. It was a night of good food, good Fwine, good friends and good music – the combination of which resulted in some joint Jewish–Catholic dancing!

A new level of Dialogue: Dancing at the Jewish Catholic Dinner. Surely this is a first for Melbourne! Danny Segal and Paul Glass provided Almost 100 guests attended lively entertainment with popular from both the Jewish and Catholic Jewish folk music. Another surprise communities of Melbourne. Dr Mary was a special solo song by the youthful Reaburn spoke about Jewish Catholic president of the JCCV, Anton Block. relations, followed by Rabbi Fred The evening was jointly sponsored Morgan, who led us in an interactive by the Ecumenical and Interfaith exploration of Psalm 150 (with Commission, the Jewish Community singing in Hebrew!). Council of Victoria, the Catholic Left: Sr Mary Reaburn and Sue Morgan Interfaith Committee and the National get into the spirit of the night! Council of Jewish Women (Vic. Branch). Commission signs Memorandum of Understanding with the AIS ver the past six years The "Memorandum of Understanding" of the Archdiocese who would like or so, there have outlines possible joint activities in to participate in events such as joint been numerous joint the four recognised areas of dialogue: fellowship meals, conversations, social ventures between Dialogue of Life, Dialogue of Action, justice activities, 'Open Church/Mosque' the Archdiocesan Dialogue of Understanding, and days and interschool visits with the AIS OEcumenical and Interfaith Dialogue of Religious Experience. are asked to contact the Ecumenical and Commission and a local Turkish The Memorandum begins with the Interfaith Commission (9926 5708 or Muslim group called "The Australian following preamble: [email protected]). Intercultural Society" (AIS). The "Memorandum of Understanding" Since its inception, the AIS has "This Understanding is made in a spirit of profound respect for each can be downloaded from: http://www. entertained excellent relations melbourne.catholic.org.au/eic/mou.htm) with the Commission. Indeed, the other’s traditions. We acknowledge our cooperation between the AIS and the willingness to both speak and listen, Mr Orhan Cicek AIS and Mons. Peter Kenny EIC Commission has been a model of to communicate the deepest sign the Memorandum. interreligious dialogue in Melbourne aspects of our traditions and to and in . learn from each other what is held most dearly. It takes place On 29th July, about forty-five in confidence, without fear or Catholics and Muslims gathered arrogance, without dominating or together at a celebratory dinner at glossing over differences, never the Cardinal Knox Centre to mark excluding or patronising, neither the signing of a "Memorandum of assimilating nor ignoring. This Understanding" between the AIS and program of activities is done in the Commission. the spirit of equality, wishing to Monsignor Peter Kenny, as serve each other as equal partners Episcopal Vicar and chair of the in a spirit of reciprocity and Commission and as spokesperson cordiality." for Hart, gave his full The signing of the support to this new venture. Mr Memorandum is an Orhan Cicek, Executive Adviser to unprecedented event in the life the AIS, has also been a driving force our Archdiocese and shows our in this relationship. earnest intention to contribute The friendly and familiar 'family' to harmony and peace between atmosphere at the dinner was itself the Catholic and Muslim an expression of the depth of the communities in Melbourne. friendship that has formed between Parishes, Schools and agencies our communities.

 Ecumenical and Interfaith BULLETIN LOCAL INTERFAITH NEWS Launch of Interfaith Guidelines For Melbourne Archdiocese n August 21, 2007, ninety people gathered at the Cardinal Knox Centre in East Melbourne to attend the launch of the OArchdiocesan guidelines for parishes, schools and agencies to assist in the promotion of interfaith relations. The guidelines, Promoting Interfaith Relations; Some guidelines for parishes and agencies of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, were developed by the Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission and approved by the Archbishop. Bishop Christopher Prowse, Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne gave the key note address. The gathering was also addressed by Dr Paul Gardner of the B’Nai B’rith Antidefamation Commission Archbishop Hart greets giving the Jewish communities response (from left): Yasser Soliman, to the guidelines; Mr Yassar Soliman of Swami Shankaranda, and the Victorian Multicultural Commission Paul Gardner. offering a response from Muslim community; Venerable Carolyn Lawler religious multifaith event. The issue of to their own faith while respecting the of the Tara Institute offering a response whether and how it is possible to pray traditions and beliefs of others.” from the Buddhist Community and Swami together is also addressed. Links to In his address, Mr Yasser Soliman Shankaranda of the Shiva Ashram offering websites, a glossary and personal stories congratulated the Archdiocese of a response from Kashmir Shivaism from the "dialogue of life" are also Melbourne for the guidelines saying (Hindu). Following speeches Archbishop included as appendices. that the guidelines mark the start of officially launched the At the launch, Dr Paul Gardner, the our future in interfaith relationships. guidelines by commending them to the Immediate Past Chairman of B’Nai B’rith "There has been, in some of our Episcopal Vicar for Interfaith Relations, Anti-Defamation Commission, said the histories, times where we have hurt Monsignor Peter Kenny. past half century has seen a profound each other," he said. He went on The guidelines are a first for an change, a sea-change, in Catholic Jewish to say: "The friendship process has Australian Catholic Diocese. They give relations. “I value the contents of the already started. But there is much guidance in the basic approach and guidelines," Dr Gardner said, "This need for healing, for forgiving each methods of inter-religious dialogue and is a document that unambiguously other, for establishing the systems and how to prepare for an authentically encourages participants to hold firmly attitudes that are needed to support real grassroots change." At the end of the evening, Archbishop Hart entrusted the guidelines to the Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission to be implemented in the Archdiocese. He concluded the evening with a reading from St Paul’s Letter to the Philippians (4:8-9), a prayer for the success our endeavours, and a blessing: “Lord, may the work of promoting interfaith relationships begin with your inspiration and continue with your help, so that all our prayers and works may begin in you and by you be happily ended. Glory and praise to you, for ever and ever. Amen.” Copies of the document are available from the EIC Office (ph. 03 9926 5708) or can be downloaded from http://www.melbourne.catholic.org. au/eic/PromotingInterfaith.htm.

Left: Photo by Joseph Feil.

Ecumenical and Interfaith BULLETIN  LOCAL ECUMENICAL NEWS Orientale Lumen Dr Lawrence Cross. Conference 2007 (Edited from a story by Nicholas Kerr) The letter called for mutual he Very Rev Dr Lawrence understanding and unity – beginning Cross longs for the day with “improving our knowledge of when the Catholic and one another”. The conference stressed Orthodox Churches move the degree of unity that already exists closer to unity. between the Catholic and Orthodox Dr Mary Marrocco “This is a time of great hope. churches. from Canada was the T special guest of the In many ways relations between “Orthodoxy and Catholicism are Ecumenical and Inter- Catholics and Orthodox are essentially one faith – two great faith Commission. warming up again – in spite of some expressions of it,” said Dr Cross. “The difficulties in the last few years.” conference aims at a frank exchange of Dr Cross is a Russian Rite Catholic views that demonstrate that. It’s a cross archpriest in Melbourne, and fertilisation without creating hybridism.” associate professor at Australian The conference theme was “The Life in Catholic University’s National Christ”. School of Theology. He was the “That can embrace all kinds of things – main organiser of the international from liturgy to mysticism,” said Dr Cross. Orientale Lumen conference held in “We can all do with insights into the The Orientale Lumen conferences Melbourne from 26 to 29 September spiritual life from all parts of the church. this year, which was co-sponsored included lay people as well as Many a Western Christian, for example, theologians and church leaders. The by the Ecumenical and Interfaith has benefited from discovering some Commission. Roman Catholics, major guest speakers were: Bishop of the private prayer forms of the East Hilarion Alfeyev (Russian Orthodox Eastern Orthodox, Eastern Catholic and vice versa. We’re certainly not out and Oriental Orthodox Christians Bishop of Vienna and all Austria), to convert each other. Rather the whole Reverend Columba Stewart OSB (St met to discuss the quest for unity point of the conference is to convert us from their different perspectives. John's School of Theology, Collegeville, all to the church. The mystery of the Minnesota), Dr Mary Cunningham Dr Cross said that it is not easy to church is bigger and larger and deeper (University of Nottingham, England), interest Australian Christians in the than any of our particular confessions. Dr Abraham Terian (St Nersess relations between these churches. "Put it this way. No one gospel Armenian Seminary, New Rochelle, “We have a problem. There’s a says it all about Jesus. We need all of USA), Archimandrite Serge Keleher general indifference. We’re rather them. I believe the same is true of the (Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of like Dorothy, the Tin Man and the apostolic traditions. Western Christians Stamford, Connecticut), Dr Mary Lion in The Wonderful Wizard of approach the mystery quite differently Marrocco (Canadian Council of Oz, all on their way to Oz but in from the way Eastern Christians do. It’s Churches, Canada). The conference was danger of going to sleep in the field the same mystery; the approaches are graciously facilitated by the moderator, of poppies. Australian secularism is different. That’s worth hearing about. The Rev John Henderson (General Secretary, a bit like that. We all go to sleep in encounter enriches everyone.” National Council of Churches). our own little areas. Most Australian Catholics don’t see why they should bother with something weird and exotic like the Christian East. It seems so foreign. We’re comfortable doing what we’re doing, so we just don’t bother. Trying to get the church’s attention can be difficult. People just aren’t looking in that direction. They’re preoccupied with falling church attendances and secularisation. Getting back to the heart of the mystery of the church can be an answer to these things.” The Melbourne conference was one in a series of international Orientale Lumen conferences. The name is taken from Pope John Byzantine Rite Mass Paul II’s apostolic letter, Orientale celebrated by Fr Serge Lumen (The Light of the East), which Keleher at ACU Chapel began: “The light of the East has during the Conference. illumined the universal Church, from the moment when ‘a rising sun’ appeared above us: Jesus Christ ...”

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Bishop Hilarion Bishop Hilarion The Bishop believes Australia has Alfeyev, Russian its own ecumenical contribution Alfeyev in Orthodox Bishop of Vienna and all to make. “Australia has a tradition Austria. of various churches and various Melbourne religions coexisting peacefully with one another,” Bishop Hilarion said. (Edited from story by Nicholas Kerr) He was moved by the fact that many of the people who sang in he chances for improved the choir for the performance of relations between the Catholic his music were from the Ukrainian and Orthodox churches have . “It’s difficult for never looked better, according me to imagine such collaboration in to Bishop Hilarion Alfeyev. Western Ukraine, where things are TThe Bishop is Russian Orthodox Bishop still quite difficult,” he said. “But it’s of Vienna and all Austria. He was possible here." keynote speaker at the international “alliance” because it is a secular word, without ecclesiastical overtones. There has been an enormous Orientale Lumen conference (September resurgence in the Russian Orthodox 26-29) in Melbourne. “We, the Orthodox and the Catholics, Church since the days of the Soviet He is known internationally as a must realise that we’re not competing Union. In 1988 there were 6,000 theologian – and a composer. His structures," he said. "We must act as parishes and parish priests. Now setting of “St Matthew’s Passion”, based allies with a common mission." there are more than 27,000. In 1989 on chapters 26 and 27 of Matthew’s Orthodox and Catholic Christians there were 19 monasteries. Now Gospel, was performed in Moscow and share a great deal in common, he there are more than 700. In the same in the Vatican concert hall in Holy Week said. “There’s not much that we don’t period the number of theological this year. It was performed again in St share. What we don’t share are some colleges has grown from three to Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne, during questions relating to theology and nearly a hundred. The Russian the conference. ecclesiology. They’re important from a Orthodox Church is now largely Bishop Hilarion would like to see theological point of view. They’re not made up of young people with a an “alliance” between the Catholic and at all important for most contemporary comparatively young leadership. Orthodox churches. He uses the word Christians and ordinary people." Bishop Hilarion himself is 41.

into the nature of this Cardinal Cassidy God was acceptable. The Holocaust raised and speaks at Jewish continues to raise acute Holocaust Centre questions about what kind of God the Jewish "Faced with the reality of the Holocaust, people believe in. the Catholic Church - particularly in post Rabbi Morgan pointed Second World War Europe – had to accept out the well known the fact that, although the Nazi Socialist fact that Melbourne has ideology was a thoroughly neo-pagan the greatest number of regime and had its anti-Semitism roots holocaust survivors in outside of Christianity , it was nevertheless the world outside of obvious that the millennium-old teaching Israel – or at least that From left: Musuem Director Bernard Korbmann with speakers regarding the Jewish people in the it once did. He said Rabbi Fred Morgan, Rev. Tim Costello, and Cardinal Cassidy. Christian world had made it easier for that about 50% of the the Nazis to carry out their annihilation funerals he conducts are for survivors, decade there has been a growing campaign." and so the numbers are fast falling. openness in the Jewish – Catholic Australian Cardinal Edward Cassidy, Nevertheless, the effects of the Holocaust dialogue to discuss matters of theology retired president of the Pontifical are still very evident in those known as together. This is being especially Commission for Religious Relations with "Second- or Third-generation survivors". fostered by events such as this. the Jews, made this statement at the Jewish Tim Costello spoke about the history The Jewish Holocaust Centre is at Holocaust Museum and Research Centre in of Protestant action/inaction during the 13-15 Selwyn Street, Elsternwick. Melbourne at a gathering which addressed Holocaust – with special mention of The centre conducts lectures and the question: "The Effect of the Holocaust Dietrich Bonhoeffer. seminar programs, and has developed on Christian and Jewish Theology". At the end of his speech, Cardinal educational resources and materials Cardinal Cassidy shared the podium Cassidy said: "With the Jewish people, to support an active school visitor with Rabbi Fred Morgan of the Progressive the Catholic Church, in the words of program. Visitors are welcome to Synagogue, Temple Beth Israel, and with Nostra Aetate, “awaits the day, known come to see the museum, with Rev. Tim Costello, the Baptist minister to God alone, when all peoples will call Holocaust survivors on hand to guide who is currently CEO of World Vision. on God with one voice and serve him them through the display. The Centre The event was strongly supported by the shoulder to shoulder”. It must be clear is open 10am-2pm weekdays, noon- Jewish Community, with more than two to all that we have only reached such 4pm Sundays. Phone 9528 1985. hundred in attendance. a possibility as the consequence of the (See http://www.melbourne. Rabbi Morgan spoke after the Cardinal, reflection caused by the great tragedy of catholic.org.au/eic/documents/ with clear challenges for the Jewish the Shoah." JewishHolocaustCentreMelbourne.pdf audience. He wondered whether saying "I Speaking afterwards, the Cardinal said for full text of Cardinal Cassidy's believe in God" without further inquiring that it was significant that in the last speech).

Ecumenical and Interfaith BULLETIN  LOCAL INTERFAITH NEWS Christine Campbell MP speaks at Parliamentary Iftar Dinner Excerpts from Christine's speech at the us to think beyond the immediate to a Christine Dinner held on Tuesday 18 Sept 2007 grandness that emerges when we think Campbell MP at the Windsor Hotel in Melbourne. beyond self to truth. Christine is a Melbourne Catholic and …Never underestimate the student at the John Paul II Institute. importance and power of your n the Victorian religious, communication with MPs about truth political and social policy which is written on the human heart landscape Ramadan is a and which resonates when engaged. welcome contribution. Time As your Holy Month gives you time to for reflection on matters of real reflect, so too do we as MPs need to Iimportance such as virtue and truth reflect. is rare as we fill our lives “busyness”. …Healthy and just law reform rarely happiness, then I would suggest that Asking people, “How are you?” is proceeds from a basis of animosity politicians should have a passion for now so often answered with “Busy, but rather requires genuine dialogue justice and a heart for love. really busy!” Ramadan challenges between those having range of views …Thoughtful citizens should all Muslims to unite in fast, feast, which often leads to learning of worship and prayer. Taking time out encourage every MP to take time to common ground. A vital contribution reflect on the big questions of life such for the important factors in life allows to legislative debate and regulation is you to focus on God’s most valued as truth and how to grow in virtue highlighting where the community which in turn assists people to find creatures-human persons. You in turn shares common ground. challenge us. peace and true happiness. I hope that You have much to teach If the primary purpose of politics you lead more people to learn from your parliamentarians. You can inspire is justice and the primary purpose example. Thank you for your invitation of justice is for humans and their tonight.

Grand Rabbi of Israel Addresses Melbourne Gathering Archbishop Hart present for the occasion

uring the recent Council of Christians and Jews Chief Rabbi Metzger spoke at October visit to Mr. William Clancy A.M. to bring length of the influences that have Melbourne of the together Victorian Church leaders moulded him over the years and Chief Rabbi of and leaders of interfaith dialogue of his own personal commitment Israel, Rabbi Jona in Victoria to meet with the Chief to interfaith dialogue. He gave an DMetzger, Rabbi Joseph Gutnick Rabbi. overview of the challenges facing of the Victorian Rabbinic Council It proved to be a very memorable workers in this field both in Israel invited the Chairman of the occasion. and across the nations of the world. Several unique qualities have prepared Rabbi Metzger for his high office: He is the first Israeli born Chief Rabbi, the youngest Chief Rabbi ever appointed, and did his military service in a tank regiment rising to the rank of Tank Commander. The Catholic Archdiocese was represented by His Grace Archbishop Denis Hart—a very strong supporter of the Council of Christians and Jews—Rev. Fr. John Dupuche (Chair of the Catholic Interfaith Committee), Rev. Paul Duffy SJ, Sr Mary Barbuto NDS (Congregational Leader of The Sisters of Zion) and Sr Mary Lotton NDS. All participants in this quite remarkable meeting greatly appreciated having had the opportunity to meet with Chief Rabbi Metzger and are most grateful to Rabbi Gutnick and Mr Clancy for arranging the meeting. Rabbi Metzger addressing audience in presence of Archbishop Hart; William Clancy presiding.

 Ecumenical and Interfaith BULLETIN LOCAL INTERFAITH NEWS Inaugural JCMA Womens Conference Account of the experience of the Conference by Nola Vanderfeen he First JCMA Womens Conference held in Melbourne at “Amberley”, Lower Plenty 12th – 14th February, 07. Forty-five women (43 living Tin) from the Jewish(18), Christian(17), Muslim(10) faiths and from many cultures, gathered to converse about their lives as women of faith living and responding to the ordinary challenges of life and with all the concerns, anxieties Issues. We concluded by naming many, to energize the participants as writing and hopes for peace in our multicultural many possibilities for future conversations and comment on current issues is society and world. and activities! shared by email. The Conference was initiated by the The women came generally as strangers There will be a renewed Committee Jewish Christian Muslim Association to one another, even those form within to facilitate monthly discussions, a (JCMA) to enable women of the each diverse tradition, and with a heart newsletter, an annual conference and Abrahamic faiths to build relationships and intention to get to know, deepen any other activities that may emerge and understanding and to explore understanding and simply to learn from in time. together ways of making a difference in one another. The Committee and participants our society and world. Conversations began at the breakfast are immensely grateful for the The theme of the conference was table and continued long into each support, in encouragement, chosen and developed by the convening evening. As well as conversing, we sponsorship, some financing, received committee: “Daughters of Faith danced together, sang together and prayed especially from JCMA, Ecumenical – Sarah, Hajar, and Mary – Continuing together. (Israeli circle dancing with music and Interfaith Commission of the Conversations”. Conversations were supplied and taught by a woman from the Catholic Archdiocese, ACU, CCI, developed in each session around Christian tradition entertained and caused National Council of Jewish Women, personal experience and response: many a laugh!) Life stories and concerns women of the ICV. Also each of these Sarah, Hajar and Mary; Diversity within were shared, questions were asked seeking organizations advertised the event. each Faith and Culture (as much understanding, inspiration and hope were Download application for 2008 diversity within as between); a Woman’s named and found over and over again JCMA Women's Conference Experience within each Tradition; Favorite during the three days. (February 18-20) from http://www. Women of Faith; and finally, Faith In the weeks immediately following the melbourne.catholic.org.au/eic/eic- Perspectives on Current Social/Ethical Conference much networking continues diarydates.htm#jcmawomen Catholic Hindu Conversation at Chinmaya Ashram he Catholic Interfaith One of our conversations this year first from a Christian perspective, Committee is a very active was with the Hindu community at the followed by a Hindu perspective from group of Catholics, chaired Chinmaya Ashram in Templestowe on a one of the principle teachers at the by Fr John Dupuche, who sunny afternoon in November. Ashram, Brni Nivedita Chaitanya. form a sub-committee of the Those participating were able to TCommission. Each year they conduct a About thirty people—Catholic and ask questions and offer additional number of "conversations" with other Hindu—attended the conversation on reflections, before a tour of the religious communities. the theme of "Silence". Fr John spoke Ashram and afternoon tea.

Fr Frank and Chockalingam light the lamp together. Fr John and Brni Nivedita.

Ecumenical and Interfaith BULLETIN  LOCAL INTERFAITH & COMMISSION NEWS JCMA 2007 - "Healing of Memories: History & Reconciliation" areas in our relationships, including Huntington's thesis of the "Clash of Civilisations", looking at periods of history in which there has been co- existence of the three faiths, the place of Jerusalem in each faith traditions and what reconciliation might mean in concrete terms. These were difficult topics, but the unique situation of the JCMA conferences, in which participants live, eat, reflect, study and (to the extent possible) pray together for four days, provided a safe context for discussion and learning. As always, strong relationships were formed which have continued beyond the conclusion of the conference. Aspects of the Conference which participants especially valued included: • "forming friendships that could happen nowhere else" Discussion time at JCMA 2007. • "friendliness of everyone, openness to one another" he Fouth JCMA (Jewish from each faith), but since then the • "growing level of trust allowing deeper Christian Muslim numbers increased to 60, and this year conversations" Association) residential to 75 (including, for the first time, children). • "participation of young people conference was held providing a sense of energy and a at Pallotti College in As usual all presentations were made source of hope" TMillgrove on July 2-5 this year. by conference participants, but a special The JCMA planning committee has JCMA was established in 2003 guest speaker was the founder of the already been working hard for the 2008 to provide opportunities for people European JCM conferences (on which conference which will take place on of each of the Abrahamic faiths to JCMA is modelled), Professor Rabbi May 26-29, and will have the theme explore interfaith dialogue within Jonathan Magonet. "Take of your shoes: God and the Australia’s multicultural community. The theme was "Healing of Memories: Just Life". Please contact David at the •The first Conference held in 2004 History and Reconciliation", which Commission office if you are interested was limited to 45 participants (15 opened up some of the most difficult in participating. Guest Member of the Commission Ordained to Priesthood

he ordination to the Other Catholic priesthood of Deacon priests of both Robert Stickland on the the Eastern and Fifth Sunday in Lent was Latin rites took a memorable occasion for part, including Tall present. Bishop Hilton Father Robert is an guest member Deakin (Auxiliary of our Commission from the of Melbourne), Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy, which Robert's brother is a sister church in full Catholic (Latin rite), and communion with the Melbourne Fr Lawrence Cross Archdiocese. (Russian rite). Robert's ordination took place at The ordination Robert (centre) during the ordination liturgy. the Cathedral of Sts Peter and Paul liturgy was in North Melbourne, at the hands of additionally special because for the the Church might look like in the Ukrainian bishop, Peter Stasiuk. first time the Cathedral Choir sung the the future if there could be full traditional Byzantine liturgy in English. Peter is the Ukrainian Eparch for reconciliation between the Catholic the whole of Australia and New For those of us who were present, Church and the ancient churches of Zealand. the occasion was a glimpse of what the East.

 Ecumenical and Interfaith BULLETIN LOCAL INTERFAITH & COMMISSION NEWS Commission Member speaks in Jakarta n 24 August, Dr Max Stephens, a member of the Commission, gave a public lecture at the Islamic College for OAdvanced Studies (ICAS) in Jakarta Indonesia on the topic “A philosophical basis for inter-religious dialogue”. While there, Max presented the rector and staff at ICAS with copies of the guidelines “Promoting Interfaith Relations”, launched that same week by the Archdiocese of Melbourne. The significance of these guidelines Max (seated left) with the Rector of the ICAS. for interfaith relations in Australia and beyond featured in the discussion following Max’s presentation. late Pope John Paul II. From Islam’s Strive to discern and welcome An invitation to visit the ICAS and holy book the rector read a special whatever is good and holy in one its Avicenna Centre for Religion and ‘ecumenical verse’: another, so that together you can Science Studies was extended to Max by Indeed, the faithful, the Muslims, acknowledge, preserve and promote a group of young Islamic scholars from the Jews, the Christians, those ho have the spiritual and moral truths which Indonesia who were in Australia earlier faith in Allah and the last day and act alone guarantee the world’s future. this year on a Department of Foreign righteously, they shall have their reward The rector said that ICAS looked Affairs and Trade sponsored visit. near their Lord, and they will have no forward to ongoing dialogue with In his address of welcome, the Rector fear, and nor will they grieve (al-Baqarah Australian Christian organisations, of ICAS, Dr Sayyed Tabatabaei, spoke (2:62)). and concluded, “Today it is time of the importance of basing interfaith He also referred to Pope John Paul’s to keep up the dialogue within the relations on the three principles of address to religious leaders in India (7 framework of a more comprehensive, justice, humanity and rationality. His November 1999) when the late Pope rationalistic … and methodological introduction included references to the described inter-religious relations as an level. May peace and God’s mercy Holy Qur’an and to a speech by the essential work of the church: and blessing be upon you”.

Visits from Indonesians embers of the Commission were delighted when Rowan Gould, from the Islamic Council of Victoria, Mbought three young Indonesian Muslim academics to visit with us at our offices: Muhamad Furkon, a researcher with the Reform Institute, Muhamed Hanif, a lecturer at the Qur'anic Science College, and Hilman Latief from the Centre for Religious and Cross- cultural Studies. The three men were participating in a program run by the ICV to introduce Muslim academics from Indonesia to the Australian context. We discussed issues as wide-ranging as Islamic epistemology and theology, Muhamad Furkon, Muhamed Hanif, and Hilman Latief with David Schütz and John Dupuche. contemporary Islam in Indonesia; development of Muslim charitable institutions in Australia, interfaith may be transferred to Australia. It is clear to us that these scholars are dialogue and pluralism, and defence of This was the first of several visits working very hard in their own country human rights. There certainly appears in relation to the ICV's Indonesian to reform the practice of Islam bringing to be much study and reflection going program. Two more groups, out those elements that are especially on in Indonesia, and it is good to including a group of four young supportive of human rights and open to know that the fruit of this reflection women, visited us later in the year. dialogue with the West.

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Evangelical-Pentecostal and Catholic Dialogue

his year the Commission each time at a different location: the Schütz, John Dupuche, and Margaret has continued its dialogue Cathedral, St Augustine's Church in Galvin of the Commission, Carmel with pastors from Melbourne, the Full Gospel Assembly Crawford from the Archbishop's Office Evangelical and Pentecostal in Surrey Hills, and Tabor College in for Evangelisation, Bishop Peter Elliot, Churches. This informal Croydon. Michael McKenna (Student Chaplain Tdialogue has been valuable for At our last meeting we decided to and Parish Priest Fitzroy), and Allan deepening our understanding of one bring the various presentations together Pannozza and Adrian Commadeur another and for building a bridge into a single resource to be made (Catholic Charismatic Renewal). across what has been a dividing available on the web as a discussion Evangelical/Pentecostal participants chasm in the past. document. have included Brian Edgar (Evangelical We set ourselves the task of Next year we will continue to meet, Alliance), Rob Isaachsen (Transforming discussing the topic "Preaching the Melbourne), Bronwyn Jones (Uniting Gospel in Secular Australia". focusing on the experience of worship in our different traditions. Church), Peter Orchard (Presbyterian), We met four times during the year Jim Reiher (Tabor College) and Roland for afternoon tea and discussion, Catholic participants have been David Seow (Full Gospel Assembly).

t was a special delight this year A Visit from Tabor College to welcome two groups of about 30 students each from the "Year in the Son" course at Tabor Bible College (Croydon and Ocean IGrove) to the Cathedral on 27 March and 21 May. Tabor is a tertiary college serving the Evangelical and Pentecostal communities of Melbourne. The leaders of the "Year in the Son" course make a visit to our Cathedral a regular part of their course, in order to give the young people a chance to experience and learn about Catholic spirituality. Our Executive Officer, David Schütz, and James MacDonald, from the Catholic Youth Ministry Office, spent an entire morning with the young visitors answering their questions about the Catholic Church. We were asked to provide a devotional experience for them, so, as their visit was during Lent, we took them through the Stations of the Cross Some of the Tabor visitors on the steps of the Cathedral. in the Cathedral. Following this, they were able to stay for mass, which was a "first" for many of the students. Boroondarah Interfaith Network: Celebration of Faith Series ne of the many good signs of interfaith harmony in Melbourne are the thriving Interfaith Networks supported by the local city councils. One example of this is the Boroondara Interfaith Network, of which Martin Chatfield (a member of our OCatholic Interfaith Committee) and Annette Sweet (a Council officer who in 2008 will be EO for the National Council of Jewish Women in Victoria) have been key organisers. This year the network ran a "Celebration of Faith" series of three sessions, covering "Food; Customs and Traditions" from Muslim, Jewish & Buddhist perspectives, "What Happens After Death" from Buddhist, Baha'i & Christian perspectives, and "Celebrations & Observances" from Sikh, Hindu and Jewish perspectives. From left: Vera Link (Jewish), David Schütz (Commission), Fr John Dupuche, Chair of the Catholic Interfaith Committee, Balam Lakshmanan (Hindu) and Gurdarshan Singh Gill (Sikh) was the Christian presenter for "What happens after death", and at Borondara Interfaith Network, 13 November, 2007. our Executive Officer was facilitator for the "Celebrations and Observances" session.

10 Ecumenical and Interfaith BULLETIN WORLD YOUTH DAY NEWS Days in the Diocese: Ecumenical and Interfaith Initiatives uring the "Days in the groups who have also planned to Diocese" (10-14 July 2008), meet there to welcome the pilgrims. INTERFAITH the Catholic Archdiocese There then would follow a time of RALLY FOR PEACE of Melbourne expects to prayer and celebration focusing on a joint The main central event designed host approximately 25,000 remembrance of baptism. There could to bring the pilgrims together Dyoung Catholics (16-35 yrs old) en route be a statement of commitment or a time with young people of all religious to World Youth Day in Sydney with the of discussion on what Baptism means communities in Melbourne will Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI (Sunday for the young people and how it can be be a "Rally for Peace" which will 20th July). lived in unity with one another. The visit be held outside the Exhibition As part of the program of events planned would include a time of hospitality and Building in Carlton Gardens on for these pilgrims, the Commission socialising. Sunday 13th July at 2:00pm. hopes that the young people will be able b. With another non-Christian faith We are proposing a program to experience the unique and strong Community that will see each faith community relationships that have been developed The model with a non-Christian coming together "in pilgrimage" between the various churches and faith for a meaningful and purposeful communities here in Melbourne. community would be the same as above, but with the theme of "peace" rather than occasion to make a statement Together with the Melbourne World Youth baptism. When meeting at the Catholic to our wider society about the Day Office, we are proposing several ways in church prior to walking to the hosting commitment to peace which we which this might happen. place of worship (temple, mosque, all share. synagogue etc), the topic for catechesis Representatives of all the faith LOCAL EVENTS would be how the Catholic Church communities in Victoria are Your parish might propose a joint event regards other religions, especially focusing involved right now in planning with another neighbouring Christian on the "dialogue of life" and the "dialogue this major event. Groups will come church or with a nearby temple, mosque or of action". While the event at the hosting "on pilgrimage" together to the synagogue, which would bring the young community would not include prayer, it Carlton Gardens where there will Catholic pilgrims into contact with other might include a time of silence, readings be a chance to engage with one local youth in their community. This may be on peace from the sacred scriptures another, hear the perspectives of done in two ways: of both traditions, and statements of each tradition on the importance a. With another neighbouring Christian intention. Of course, a shared meal could of peace, and make a commitment Church form a focal point in this context also. to peace which will be visible We encourage you to propose such an to the whole community of Pilgrims gather in the Catholic Melbourne. Church for a time of catechesis on engagement to your parish. Upon request, the Catholic teaching and practice the Commission will provide you with Anyone wishing to assist in of ecumenism. They then walk "in help and resources. If you belong to a the planning of this event pilgrimage" to neighbouring non- non-Catholic community, you might like – especially young people – Catholic Church, where they are met to ask us to help make contact with your are asked to contact David at by youth of that congregation—and local Catholic parish to propose an event the Office on 9926 5708 or perhaps of other Christians youth along these lines. [email protected]

Interfaith peace rally at Federation Square, 2005.

Ecumenical and Interfaith BULLETIN 11 LOCAL INTERFAITH NEWS Parliament of the World's Religions n case you haven't heard yet, the next "Parliament of the World's Religions" will be held in Melbourne in December 2009. That might sound like a long way off, but we are getting ready to host the world here in Melbourne right now. On December 6th, registrations for the Parliament was officially declared open by Professor Gary Bouma, Chair of the PWR Board of Management, at a special breakfast in Federation Square. On this page are some pictures of those who gathered for that event. They will give you a taste of what to expect in IDecember 2009! For more information, see http://www.parliamentofreligions2009.org

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9. Anglican Rev. Patricia Bouma and Rabbi Aviva Kipen. 12. Helen Heath and Robert Whalley (Melbourne PWR). 10. Des Cahill (centre, Melbourne PWR) with Maryna and 13. Br Matthew (St Francis Catholic Parish, Box Hill) and Constant Mews (Monash University). Brni Nivedita (Chinmaya Ashram). 11. Di Hirsh (National Council of Jewish Women), Nola Vanderfeen 14. Inter-religious Students Choir. and Gwenda Rait (Catholic Interfaith Committee), Jane Lee (Anglican Diocese) and Catholic Archbishop Emeritus .

Ecumenical and Interfaith BULLETIN 13 COMMISSION NEWS An Intercultural Encounter: Commission EO travels with Australian Intercultural Society to Turkey By David Schütz philosopher Fethullah Gülen, with food!) and by their eagerness to make us “How is it possible that you work our hosts in Turkey all hailing from welcome and the trip memorable. The in inter-religious dialogue when the same movement, which conducts youthfulness of Turkish society and the you have never travelled to another many philanthropic and community degree to which relatively young people country before?” That was the organisations such as schools, hospitals, were in positions of leadership was a question put to me by a young Turk associations for journalists and great contrast to Australian society. during my first ever trip overseas, businessmen and even a television Yet while the people were young when I toured Turkey for two weeks station! However, we didn’t just see the country was old. There are as a representative of the Ecumenical the official side of this network of many striking examples of ancient and Interfaith Commission in April organisations – we also were hosted for architecture – some well preserved, this year. meals in the homes of ordinary Turks but much more awaiting restorative who follow the same philosophies. The Archdiocese has, over a attention. The mosques (dating back number of years, been cultivating We began our tour in the ancient to the first incursions of the Turkish an inter-religious relationship city of Istanbul. Istanbul (which was invasion in the 13th Century) and the with a Melbourne Turkish Muslim once the Christian capital of the Roman art which decorates them are eloquent organisation called The Australian Empire) is a city built half on the proclamations of the Islamic faith and Intercultural Society (AIS), who continent of Europe and half on the culture. One can observe Muslims in regularly conduct intercultural continent of Asia, with the Bosphorus their daily rituals of prayer at all hours study tours to Turkey for Melbourne (a strait leading from the Mediterranean of the day in these historic buildings. community leaders. Melbourne has to the Black Sea) running through the I even managed to have my own ‘Pope a large Turkish population, and so middle. This gives it – and indeed, Benedict moment’ in the 14th Century the benefits of the tour flow both the whole of Turkey – its character mosque on Mt Assos, when our tour ways as Melburnians learn more as a ‘bridge’ between East and West: guide Emre stopped for his noonday about Turkey and its people, and a fascinating place for the meeting of prayers. Kneeling beside him, I was able they about us. I travelled with six religions and cultures. to take advantage of the peacefulness others: our tour guide, Emre Celik We then travelled to Gallipoli and of the mosque for a still moment of (of the AIS), two school teachers Troy, South to Izmir and Ephesus, back recollection. (one a headmaster of a primary north to Bursa (the town at the end of I was also completely astounded by school with 50% of its students from the Silk Road) then back to Istanbul via some of the remaining examples of the Turkish community), a high- Iznik (better known to you and me as Christian architecture: the 1500 year- ranking policeman and his wife, and Nicea, home of the famous Council and old church of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, a member of the Uniting Church Creed). the ruins of the Basilica of St John at Ecumenical Affairs Committee. I was completely overwhelmed by the Ephesus (where the tomb of St John is The AIS is inspired by the generosity and hospitality of the Turkish located), the church at Nicea in which teachings of a Turkish Sufi Muslim people (not to mention the fantastic the Seventh Ecumenical Council was

The "Blue Mosque" in Istanbul.

14 Ecumenical and Interfaith BULLETIN COMMISSION NEWS held, and the (less well attested) House the country which I (and I imagine crash course in intercultural dialogue. of Mary. These locations transformed my many Turks) find more than a little Just as learning a new language tour into a true pilgrimage. perplexing. happens quickest when you live We visited many social institutions By visiting these very philanthropic among people who speak that such as schools, hospitals, universities, institutions and through witnessing language, so I learned new ways of and even a police department – all the personal ethics of our many intercultural communication in every places where the Gülen philosophy gracious hosts, the visit provided me encounter. was enacted in different ways. I was with a unique opportunity to learn I am most grateful to the Archdiocese particularly struck by the depth to and understand the goals of the for sending me on this tour, and to the which the Muslim faith has permeated Gülen movement as its proponents Australian Intercultural Society for the the whole of Turkish society. Ninety- seek to advance Turkish society invitation and opportunity to travel nine percent of Turks are Muslims, yet through dialogue with both East and with them. The experience will be of paradoxically there is also a clear and West. Through all the travelling and immense benefit to the work of the strong current of secularism present in meeting people, I received an intense Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission.

The Tour Group: Chris, Kevin, Gavin, Emre (our leader), Tom, David, Esra and Ken.

David with Ahmed – a new friend on the ferry. View from 13th Century Mosque in Assoss.

On the web Interfaith Marriages Promoting Interfaith Catholic Interfaith Father Tony Kerin, editor of the marriage Relations Committee Goals and preparation magazine Threshold, asked David to The Archdiocesan Guidelines for Interfaith Mission write an article focusing upon the issues that arise Relations may be downloaded from the Web For over a year now the Catholic Interfaith when a baptised Christian is preparing to marry page in the following formats: Committee has been working towards the a person who belongs to a different religion. The Plain format: http://www.melbourne. establishment of a mission statement with article is designed to help celebrants in marriage catholic.org.au/eic/documents/ goals and strategies. At the last meeting of the preparation counsellors address the central issues, PromotingInterfaithRelations-August2007.pdf Commission, a statement of mission and goals but parents and couples may also find it useful. was adopted. These may also be viewed on our PDF E-book: It is now available on our website at: http://www. http://www.melbourne. website at: http://www.melbourne.catholic.org. melbourne.catholic.org.au/eic/documents/ catholic.org.au/eic/documents/ au/eic/ciid-aboutus.htm preparationforinterfaithmarriage.doc PromotingInterfaithRelationse-book.pdf

Ecumenical and Interfaith BULLETIN 15 OTHER NEWS & DIARY DATES Other News and Shoah Memorial Service (17 April) Christians and all people of good were invited DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Events this Year to attend the annual Shoah Memorial Service, on Tuesday 17 April 2007 at St Francis' Church in Melbourne. Once again, the service was organised For regular updates on events and Historical LUCA meeting in news check out the Ecumenical Melbourne (22 November) by the Commission's Committee for Catholic-Jewish Relations and the Uniting Church Committee for and Interfaith Newsblog at On November 22nd this year, the http://www.einews.blogspot.com. ecumenical committees of the Melbourne Christian-Jewish Relations. The participation of based Lutheran, Uniting, Catholic and members of the Jewish community is an important Contact David at the office Anglican churches met together for a meal part of the event, and the supper afterwards provided ([email protected] or followed by discussion at the Cardinal a good time for us to talk together as always. This 9926 5708) for more information Knox Centre. Dubbed the "LUCA" meeting, annual service continues to be an important way on any of these events. this is the first time these four groups have of Christians in Melbourne to say with our Jewish held a joint meeting. brothers and sisters: "Never again". 2nd JCMA WOMEN'S CONFERENCE (18-20 FEBRUARY) This is dialogue on a different level The International Council of from that which takes place nationally, Christians & Jews (Sydney 8-12 July) A live-in conference for Jewish, or even that which takes place at the This was the first time that the International Christian and Muslim Women Victorian Council of Churches. These four Conference had been held in Australia, and by all Monday 18 to Wednesday committees have been meeting on a bi- reports, it was a great success. The 4 day program 20 February 2008 lateral basis now for some years, but it of panel sessions and workshops tackled a wide was thought beneficial that we might all sit range of issues confronting the interfaith world. At “Amberley,” The Edmund Rice across the table from one another together. Sr Mary Reaburn attended from the Commission. Conference Centre, 7 Amberley Way, The Lutheran and Uniting Churches She also attended the two-day Women's Conference Lower Plenty 3093. Melways 21-C12 are both state-based synods, while the on 6 and 7 July. A full report of the events can be Theme: Daughters of Faith: Anglican and Catholic committees both read on the ICCJ website at http://www.iccj.org/en/ “Celebrating Difference Within represented their respective Melbourne index.php?item=301 and Between our Faiths” dioceses. Abraham Conference (August 26) The topic of discussion for the Contact: The JCMA WC 2007, evening was "The NCCA Covenant: Local The sixth Annual Abraham Conference – a one day JCMA Office, GPO Box 598, Applications and 'Sticking Points'." All four conference for Jews, Christians and Muslims – took Melbourne Vic 3001 churches represented at the meeting are place at Melbourne University on 26th August, with or Download an application form: signatories of the Covenant. the theme: "Shaping a Nation: Can we integrate our http://www.melbourne.catholic.org.au/eic/ values?". Opened by the Governor of Victoria, the documents/ApplicationforJCMAWomens During the evening it was recognised speakers were Prof Burhanettin Tatar from Turkey, Conference2008.pdf that, while there are many difficulties Sr Veronica Brady and Dr Danielle Celermajer. involved in following through with the More information, plus pictures and the texts of Download a flyer for copying and commitments in the Covenant, we have the addresses can be read on the AIS website at: distribution: http://www.melbourne. nevertheless built up solid relationships http://www.intercultural.org.au/events_2007/Events_ catholic.org.au/eic/documents/ over past decades on which we can build 2007_index.htm FlyerforJCMAWomensConference2008. into the future. pdf Muslim Catholic SUBSCRIBING TO THE BULLETIN Youth Night (9 MARCH) An invitation for Catholic young The Bulletin is published once a year as a Many readers however prefer to receive a people (15-35) to meet with kind of "annual report" of the Commission. hard-copy in the mailbox. 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