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
Community the answer to bucking decline
THREE out of four parishes in metropolitan Perth have a smaller percentage of Catholics than they did ten years ago according to recent census data.
Sixty-two parishes in the Perth Archdiocese had less Catholics in 2011 than they did in 2001, while only 20 metropolitan parishes have increased in size.
St Joseph Pignatelli Parish in Attadale witnessed the largest increase, rising from 33.9...
Servite’s students look to Maria Incinta in 2013
Servite Catholic College in Tuart Hill celebrated one of its most important feast days on April 8, that of the Annunciation. Students and staff filled the school hall for the Mass, which was celebrated by Fr Vincent Gilbertraj OSM. the school’s chaplain.
Pilgrims set to enjoy WYD the Brazilian way
Seventy-three young Catholics from the Perth Archdiocese will attend World Youth Day in Brazil later this year as part of a Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) group.
Concert to aid crisis Pregnancy body’s work
Three young Catholics will perform at a concert on April 27 at the Infant Jesus parish hall in Morley to raise funds for the work of Pregnancy Assistance.
After the boarding house doors shut
Parents of students at Nagle Catholic College in Geraldton are concerned for the future of their families when the College closes its boarding facilities at the end of 2015.
The school announced its decision in February citing a change in rural dynamics and substantial financial losses as the main determinants.
Parent of two current boarding students and a 2012 graduate, Allison Whybr...
Girls at crossroads hold audience in play’s thrall
Students and staff at Santa Maria Catholic College in Attadale staged five enthralling showings last week of the school’s production, Daughters of Venice.
The school’s theatre was filled to capacity for each performance from Wednesday night’s opening to Sunday evening’s final show.
In total, more than 700 people saw the show over the five nights.
Daughters of Venice is set in 18th ...
Relics draw faithful to feast of Mercy
Devotions in honour of the feast of Divine Mercy were held at several parishes around Perth on Sunday, April 7. In the city, at St Mary’s Cathedral, almost 300 attended the afternoon Mass at which Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB was the main celebrant.
La Salle’s Pia takes the cake for organ scholarship
Pia Schelfhout was presented with the FJ Larner Organ Scholarship for 2013 at St Mary’s Cathedral on April 5. The Year 12 student at La Salle College in Midland won the prestigious award after submitting an outstanding application and performing well at a subsequent audition.
New voices for media cycle
A group of young Catholics in Melbourne is strengthening the image of the Church in Australia by representing it in an informed, educated and orthodox way.
Relics draw faithful to feast of Mercy
Devotions in honour of the feast of Divine Mercy were held at several parishes around Perth on Sunday, April 7.
In the city, at St Mary’s Cathedral, almost 300 attended the afternoon Mass at which Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB was the main celebrant.
During his homily, the Archbishop said that, as recipients of God’s mercy, all need to show the same mercy towards others.
“We are...
