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
Abetz outlines prostitution’s nemesis
MEMBER of WA’s Legislative Assembly Peter Abetz is calling on the State Government to become the first jurisdiction in Australia to adopt the Nordic approach to addressing the problem of prostitution.
The Liberal Member of Southern River told a gathering of almost 100 people at the Gosnells Golf Club on June 16 that the Nordic Model – which makes it illegal to buy or attempt to buy sexua...
Youthful zeal and faithfulness to God
HE MAY still be getting used to being called “Father”, but newly-ordained Fr Christopher Knapman has big plans to re-energise the Catholic diocese of Broome.
Speaking to The Record just two days after his ordination on June 21 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cathedral in Broome, Fr Christopher said he was looking forward to the challenge of ministering in one of Australia’s most remote dioces...
WA Catholic teachers to education children detained on Christmas Island
The Catholic Education Office of WA (CEOWA) will be the sole provider of education for about 150 children detained on Christmas Island for at least the next 12 months, after signing a contract with the Federal Government.
The new learning centre – which will provide full-time education for children in kindergarten, primary school and high school – will commence operation on July 21, at t...
Cardinal Burke to visit Sydney and Melbourne
Prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura Cardinal Raymond Burke will visit Sydney and Melbourne in August.
The American Cardinal arrives on August 26, and during his week-long visit will deliver several public talks and celebrate two Masses.
In Sydney, Cardinal Burke will host a question and answer session at the University of Sydney on August 27, before celebrating ...
Steve making a difference
He travels for 45 weeks of the year, taking his original Christian music to crowds of young people around the world. Steven Angrisano tells The Record’s Matthew Biddle that he tries to give young people more than amenable music, but an experience. Evangelisation, bringing the faith alive, is the most important thing he does. And it wouldn’t be possible, he says, without the loving support of his wife-of-25-years Jenni and their three children.
Presentation to priests ‘inspiring and formative’
Perth Catholic priests say the recent fortnight of clergy seminars led by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB were among the best they have ever attended.
Prison chaplaincy crying out for help
Catholics in Perth are being encouraged to perform one of the corporal works of mercy and, in the process, help to change lives, by volunteering their time to visit those in prison.
Son shines on families and so should the church
June is ‘Growing Families Month’ for Perth radio station 98.5 Sonshine FM, with the Como-based team focusing on highlighting the value of families.
Young and old join to mark 100 years
Hundreds of past and current students and staff gathered on May 24 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of St Michael’s Catholic Primary School in Bassendean.
A hidden life of contemplation and prayer
Since their arrival in Western Australia in 1935, the Carmelite nuns in Nedlands have lived a quiet, hidden life devoted to prayer. The Record’s Matthew Biddle spoke to four of the community’s 14 members recently about life in the cloister…
