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A former Catholic church in St. John's is being converted into a mosque

Father Paul Lundrigan says he's thrilled the building will continue to be used for worship

CBC NewsAbby Cole

A new mosque will replace the former Mary Queen of Peace church in St. John's. (Julia Israel/CBC)

A former Catholic church in St. John's is undergoing renovations to be turned into a mosque.

The Muslim Association of Newfoundland and Labrador has been looking for a new space for 15 years, says president Haseen Khan. 

"It is a very kind of special moment in the history of Muslims in Newfoundland and Labrador. They have a new place of worship where they can all get together under one roof," Khan tol…

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A former Catholic church in St. John's is being converted into a mosque

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CBC NewsAbby Cole, Posted: Mar 11, 2025 4:30 AM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago
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