Catholic church in Belgium doubling as mosque

[SamDash]

Can this (done under the guise of “ecumenism” doubtlessly) possibly be permissible under Church law?

(The link and this text is to the Google French-to-English translation)

At Jumet, the Saint-Lambert is also … mosque. The priest Henry Remy, 89, has indeed opened his place of worship for Muslims in the mosque Gilly, currently without a roof. And cohabitation goes best in the world.

Of course, the offices of the two religions are not held simultaneously. But the temporary accommodation, which the dean of Gilly agreed, only happy. Father speaks of “a natural thing to the believers.” Muslims, who appreciated the gesture to its fair value, say they are happy to have a roof. Which goes to men of good will, anything is possible …

Here is a local news report in French. During the Muslim services the altar is screened off by a curtain, but the Cross is still visible above it. Mark Steyn notes the demographic message of a changing Europe. All the Muslim spokespeople are young men. The sole Catholic representative is the 89-year-old priest.

 

[NewEnglandPriest]

Its unclear, based on the provided quote, if the church proper is being used or simply the basement or another building on parish property.

 

[SamDash]

The video clearly shows it is the church proper.

 

[Petergee]

Pretty certain that Canon Law prohibits any consecrated church building being used for any non-Christian religious service (other than a bona fide multi-religion ecumenical service authorised by the bishop).

 

[Just_Lurking]

Can. 1210 Only those things which serve the exercise or promotion of worship, piety, or religion are permitted in a sacred place; anything not consonant with the holiness of the place is forbidden. In an individual case, however, the ordinary can permit other uses which are not contrary to the holiness of the place.

 

[SDMike619]

Muslims praying in Catholic Church? Doesn’t bother me as much as a “liturgical dance” perfromed at a Catholic “Mass.”

 

[Timothy17]

Muslims praying in Catholic Church? Doesn’t bother me as much as a “liturgical dance” perfromed at a Catholic “Mass.”

I would really like a thread/sub-forum for documenting and reporting liturgical abuses or what appears to be liturgical abuses but are in fact permitted under the rubrics/canon law, etc.

It would help inform Catholics as to what is and is not appropriate/licit during a Mass.