Matthew Biddle, Author at The Record

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.

Breakfast touches lives in unseen ways

More than 100 people gathered in Burswood on March 9 for the tenth annual ‘Breakfast in the Park’ event held by the Mary MacKillop Foundation.

Some of the winners of one of the door prizes offered at the breakfast in the park event. PHOTO: Sr Marie Moriarty

Australian Jesuits are happy at their confrere’s election

Jesuits around Australia have expressed both surprise and excitement at the news of the election of Pope Francis, writes Matthew Biddle.

Voters scrutinise the stances

The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) forum at Mount Pleasant Baptist Community Centre on February 26 witnessed several important statements from the State’s political leaders.

ACL’s Lyle Shelton listens as Opposition Leader Mark McGowan speaks. PHOTO: Matthew Biddle

Boyanup celebrates St Louis’ blessing

About 180 people celebrated the 100-year anniversary of the blessing and dedication of St Louis’ Catholic church in Boyanup on February 10.

Grace abounds at Our Lady’s festival

Almost 300 people gathered to celebrate the annual fruit harvest festival at Our Lady of Grace church in Pickering Brook on Sunday.

boys present some of the local harvest for blessing at the Madonna delle Grazie festival at Pickering Brook on Sunday, March 3. PHOTO: Matthew Biddle

We can’t answer your question

Candidates address Christians to distinguish themselves – but some are left unimpressed

As moderator Lyle Shelton looks on, WA Premier Colin Barnett addresses voters at the information evening convened by the Australian Christian Lobby at the Mt Pleasant Baptist Community Centre on February 26 while Opposition Leader Mark McGowan, at left, waits his turn to speak. Both candidates faced a range of questions, including from Perth Bishop Donald Sproxton on housing and from CYM director Anita Parker on abortion. PHOTO: Matthew Biddle

Unfinished business for the VC

Celia Hammond says she wants the University of Notre Dame Australia to be “more daring” as she begins her second five-year term as Vice Chancellor.

Professor Celia Hammond has been re-appointed as Vice Chancellor of the University of Notre Dame Australia for a further five years. There is, she told The Record, plenty of unfinished business to address and she is looking forward to the challenges of building the institution. PHOTO: UNDA

Students are part of ongoing Mercy story: Sister

More than 120 Year 7 students from Ursula Frayne Catholic College visited Perth’s Mercy Heritage Centre last week. The students were led through a variety of activities and given a tour of the historic convent building by Sister Joan Smith RSM.

Sr Joan Smith RSM taking Year 7 students from Ursula Frayne College around the Mercy Heritage Centre last week. PHOTO: Matthew Biddle

RCIA group largest in years

Almost 200 people were admitted as the Elect for Initiation or as Candidates to enter the Catholic Church on February 19 at St Mary’s Cathedral.

Mgr Tim Corcoran welcomes a candidate preparing to enter the Catholic Church as Mr Hugh Ryan, looks on. PHOTO: Matthew Biddle

Putting lives back together

For post-abortion grief helpers like Jenny Shier, the job is one day at a time …

Jenny Shier is the state director of Rachel's Vineyard in WA, the organisation is looking for volunteers to assist at their weekend retreats. PHOTO: Matthew Biddle

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