Posted by Kevin Bates Sadly I was away and not able to be at his funeral, but the word from first-hand is that it was the most wonderful celebration of what being Catholic is really about. Eulogieis, songs, people coming in from all angles to touch the casket and say their farewell, suited up white Led by the wonderful Bishop David Cremin, and witnessed by over 800 people, supported by the music of Ted's great friend, and top jazz pianist, Kevin Hunt, this was a celebration of a man who stood firm in the gospel and lived it with utter transparency. I am thankful to have known Ted and to had a number of very memorable encounters with him. May his wonderful spirit now be at rest, and may our memories of him continue to call us deeper into the living of the gospel.
on May 24, 2005, 4:59 pm
Today at the Block at Redfern, in a huge marquee, a wonderful crowd farewelled Father Ted Kennedy. Ted has been one of the truly prophetic figures in our church and nation during his lifetime and his farewell was suitable to the gift he has been to so many of us.
Aussies, Aboriginal people from all over the country, including one man who in his wheelchair whelled himself all the way to Ted's coffin during the ceremony to bid Ted farewell.
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