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.
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Geraldton’s St Francis Xavier Cathedral blessed and rededicated
Bishop Morrissey said the cathedral is not a museum but a living building of the presence of God within this community. Photo: Peter Fiorenza
By Josh Low
Having a Cathedral as a sacred space in which the presence of God is visible, was the message, Bishop of Geraldton, Michael Morrissey said at the blessing and re-dedication of St Francis Xavier Cathedral in Geraldton last week.
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Willagee parishioners tell of Fatima pilgrimage experience
David and Brenda Low spoke to The eRecord about their journey to Fatima for its centenary celebrations. By Josh Low & Jamie O’Brien.
ORDINATION TO THE DIACONATE: John Bosco called to be sign of God’s presence in the world
Living out the call of being a visible sign of God’s presence in the world was the message Bishop of Broome, Christopher Saunders had for newly ordained Deacon John Bosco last week. Deacon Bosco was ordained to the Diaconate by Bishop Saunders at St Benedict’s Church, Applecross, on 10 November. His ordination to the office of Deacon will now take him to the remote parts of the Kimberley in far north Western Australia, where he will join some 15 clergy members in the Diocese of Broome. The Mass, celebrated by the Bishop of Broome, was concelebrated by St Charles Seminary Rector Father Philip Fleay and priests from across the Archdiocese of Perth. By Josh Low.
Indian Catholic music band dazzles the masses
Some 1600 people gathered last weekend on 12 November to see renowned Indian Catholic music band, Rexband at the Perth Convention Centre. Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB was also present for the night which saw music, dance and worship along with testimonies by various members of the band. By Josh Low
Flame Ministries International kick-starts new Catholic Online Bible College
Providing the opportunity for an experiential and active knowledge of the Word of God is behind FMI’s new Online Bible College. By Josh Low.
Living lives of faithful discipleship – Bateman Parish celebrates Church’s 25-year anniversary
Being bearers of God’s Word ‘into the concrete and specific world in which we live our daily lives’ was at the heart of Archbishop Timothy Costelloe’s message at the 25th anniversary celebrations of Bateman Parish’s St Thomas More Church, last weekend. Past and present clergy of the parish gathered to concelebrate Mass with Archbishop Costelloe SDB, including the Vicar General the Very Rev Fr Peter Whitely and St Mary’s Cathedral Dean Monsignor Michael Keating, together with Fr Brennan Sia, Fr Nelson Po, Fr Garner Vergara, Fr Daniel Boyd, Fr Thi Lam and current Parish Priest Fr Phong Nguyen, assisted by Deacon Bruce Talbot. By Josh Low.
Exploring the Mystagogia at RCIA State Conference
With the 2017 RCIA State Conference held at Morley Parish on Saturday 21 October, RCIA State Director Karen Hart spoke with The eRecord about her talk at the conference exploring the Mystagogia and her hopes for the future of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). By Josh Low.
Mt Lawley Parish Priest: Church building a reminder to focus on God and community of believers
“We need a somewhere, a special someplace, where we can pray – and pray together, because Jesus came into our world to save us as a people, as a community of believers who share faith in Him,” Fr Deeter said. “Our communication by phone and by email may be fast, but the effort to meet face-to-face seems more difficult. We have people sitting together at a table with their phones, each one in his or her own little world, ignoring the others. But by coming to Church to worship together, face-to-face, we open ourselves to the task of forming community.” By Josh Low
ORDINATION TO THE DIACONATE – CONVERSION STORY: Deacon Mark’s search for truth
Born on 29 May 1969 in Perth, it wasn’t until 33 years later, in 2002, that Mark Rucci began a deep search for the truth and an exploration of the richness of the Catholic faith. Having been ordained to the Diaconate last week by Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton at Applecross Parish on 20 October, Deacon Mark opened up to The eRecord journalist Josh Low about his life, conversion and his hopes for the future.
Deacon Mark explained that while occasionally attending Sunday Mass in his teenage years and twenties, he was by no means a practising Catholic. “My conversion came when I was 33 years old, when I began asking myself, ‘Jesus died when he was 33, what have I done with my life?’ Deacon Mark said. “I began the journey searching for the truth, and having a background in engineering, I always had some sense that there was an objective truth. That was what I was seeking for my life.” By Josh Low.
Little Sisters of the Poor celebrate significant milestones
Love as ‘not simply words or mere talk, but something living and active’ was the focus for Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton at the home of the Little Sisters of the Poor on 19 October. The order last week celebrated the 225th Anniversary of the birth of their foundress, Saint Jeanne Jugan. By Josh Law.
