Matthew Biddle is a journalism graduate from Curtin University (2007) who began writing for The Record in 2008. He then furthered his academic repertoire by completing a degree in the liberal arts in 2011. Often mistaken for his identical twin brother, Matthew is a keen AFL follower and a long-time Essendon supporter.
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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
What’s in a Name?
The Holy Name Society was established in the 13th century to encourage reverence for the name of Jesus, as a means of counteracting the blasphemy that was common in society. Today, when there are arguably more examples of blasphemy surrounding us, the Society’s practices remain relevant, as Matthew Biddle explains…
Taking wickets for God
ON 365 DAYS of the year, Fr James McCarthy will don his priestly vestments, celebrate Mass, and talk to his parishioners about the Church and God.
But on 22 Saturdays every summer, Fr James will wear his grass-stained whites, run around after a cricket ball, and talk about batting orders, inswingers, and that huge six he hit over cow-corner.
The Sydney-based Catholic priest isn’t exac...
Divorce and bereavement ministry ends hopefully
Organisers of the Beginning Experience in Perth, a ministry for the divorced, separated and bereaved, are hopeful the ministry will be revived, despite closing at the weekend.
Confusion on when to stand at Mass
More than five years after their implementation, there’s still confusion among Australian Catholics regarding the changes to the Order of the Mass.
Fremantle marks a great Tradition
Every year since 1948 the streets of Fremantle have been home to the Fishing Fleet Festival, and this year’s event was one of the biggest, with thousands taking part in the procession. The streets were full of smiles, colour, prayer and music as Matthew Biddle explains…
Trying to keep it Christian
CATHOLICS and Protestants are taking to social media to engage in reasoned discussion about God, Jesus Christ, and the Church.
A Facebook group titled ‘Catholic – Protestant Debate’ now has more than 1,000 members from around the world, including Australia.
The group has several rules, prohibiting the use of profanities and insults, instead encouraging mutual respect.
It states tha...
Bringing our Aboriginal Catholics back to the Church
“The Church herself in Australia will not be fully the Church that Jesus wants her to be until you have made your contribution to her life and until that contribution has been joyfully received by others.”
These were the words of Pope John Paul II during his momentous address to the Aboriginal people of Australia in 1986. But, almost 30 years later, the Australian Church is arguably ...
ACT adopts gay marriage, court challenge looms
THE ACT has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to legalise same-sex marriage after the bill passed the territory’s Legislative Assembly on October 22.
Same-sex marriages could take place as early as December, although the Federal Government will challenge the constitutionality of the legislation in the High Court.
A statement from the Attorney-General George Brandis’ office co...
Vinnies back screening for poverty-related diseases
The St Vincent de Paul Society has thrown its support behind Catholic Health Australia’s (CHA) call for poverty screening tests to be included in standard doctor’s appointments.
ACT adopts gay marriage, court challenge looms
The ACT has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to legalise same-sex marriage after the bill passed the territory’s Legislative Assembly on October 22.
