Joshua Low, Author at The Record

Joshua Low was the Content Producer for the Archdiocese of Perth from 2017 to February 2020. With double degrees in Journalism and Media & Communication Studies, he has previous experience in journalism for Croatian television while abroad, along with several years in youth ministry for the Archdiocese. Joshua is now based in Honduras.

APMN Conference 2017: Expressing and reinforcing our Catholic identity and faith through music

Using music to unify the individual members of the liturgical assembly into a worshipping body will be one of the key messages at the upcoming annual Australian Pastoral Musicians Network (APMN) Conference to be held in October this year.

With the keynote speakers David Haas and Professor Clare Johnson creating a lot of interest, there is great anticipation in the lead up to the conference. Photo: Supplied.

EXCLUSIVE: New Post Abortion service opens for the Archdiocese of Perth

A new post abortion grief counselling service has commenced in the Archdiocese of Perth, with the initiative coming directly from Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB.

Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe (centre) and Archdiocesan Special Projects Coordinator Mr Tony Giglia (far right) meet with representatives from the four organisations providing the new post-abortion grief counselling service, including, from left, Julie Cook from Abortion Grief Australia, Lisette Jas from Pregnancy Assistance, Rod West from Centrecare Inc and Celia Joyce from the Fullness of Life Centre. Photo: Jamie O’Brien.

Supporting each other in good times and in bad – Saviel’s 50th wedding anniversary

Married 10 June 1967 in Kolkata, India, Mr and Mrs Saviel migrated to Perth three years after in 1970 and saw the birth of their two sons in the following years.

God has played a significant role throughout their marriage, in good times and during the difficulties that come in life. Photo: Supplied.

Paying tribute to God’s healing power – Retired priest wins State Athletics WA gold medals

After being diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome some 30 years ago, Fr Ted Miller has gone through great struggles to overcome the medical condition.

After winning gold medals in two categories for his age group this year, Fr Ted said it is only through God that this has become possible. Photo: Supplied.

Friend and former parishioner opens up about newly appointed Bishop of Geraldton

With the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Michael Morrissey occurring last week on 28 June, Bevan Wilkinson this week spoke to The eRecord about his friend, the newly ordained Bishop Morrissey, recounting the memories shared since they first met back in 1985.

Newly ordained Bishop of Geraldton the Most Rev Michael Morrissey with local Aboriginal parishioners. Photo: Jamie O’Brien.

Perth Archbishop challenges teens to live saintly lives

In a discussion forum for the ‘Teen Stream’ at last weekend’s Veritas Youth Festival, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB called for the youth present to take up the call to become saints.

In his opening address to those present, the Most Rev Archbishop Costelloe expressed that the choices young people make have an impact on who they become in the future and encouraged making decisions led by the Word of God. Photo: F.I.O Photography.

Creating a new generation of role models, focused on Jesus in an indifferent society

Known worldwide as the singing priest on reality music competition, The X Factor, Fr Rob Galea was recently in Perth as the opening keynote speaker at this year’s Veritas Youth Festival that ran from 30 June to 2 July.

Fr Rob focused on the transcendence and awesomeness of God in his keynote address to participants at this year’s Veritas Youth Festival. Photo: Ze Photography.

BOOK REVIEW: In God’s Hands: The Spiritual Diaries of John Paul II – Christ as the Centre of Human Life

In reading the recently released In God’s Hands: The Spiritual Diaries of John Paul II, it would be normal to question one’s worthiness in having the opportunity to gain such an insight into one of the greatest minds the Catholic Church has seen.

NATIONAL: New Australia-Pacific Provincial of the Salesians of Don Bosco

Fr William Matthews SDB was recently appointed as the 11th Provincial of Australia-Pacific Province for the Salesians of Don Bosco by Rector Major (World Leader) of the Salesian Order, Fr Ángel Artime SDB, for a period of 6 years running from 2018 to 2024.

Musicians conference to foster joyful song and unity

By Josh Low Unification as the ‘Body of Christ’ to worship the Lord with joy will be the focus of the third Australian Pastoral Musicians Network (APMN) Conference, which will be held in October this year. Being held for three days from 5 to 7 October at the Rendezvous Hotel, Scarborough, the theme of this year’s Conference is ‘Sing with Joy! United in Diversity’. The event will se...

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