The Meaning of All Saints Day and All Souls Day
Bishop Murphy in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column explains the significance of the feasts of All Saints Day and All Souls Day. He expresses the following poignant thought about his parents, “For myself, the feast of All Souls…
Election of John Paul II
Bishop Murphy in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column offers some thoughts on the election of Pope John Paul II to lead the world’s more than 1 billion Catholics.
The Sunday Liturgy – An Opportunity for All to Participate
Bishop Murphy in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column emphasizes the importance of Sunday liturgy as the focal point for gathering the local Christian community together. He begins, “It is at the celebration of the Sunday liturgy, whether on…
The Death of Pope John Paul I
Bishop Murphy in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column shares some reflections on the sudden death of Pope John Paul I after only 34 days in office. He concludes, “In his short reign, Pope John Paul I was a…
The Value of Catholic Education
Bishop Murphy in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column acknowledges the tremendous value created by Catholic education. He shares the following thought, “Young people today are searching, asking, probing for the meaning of their lives and the best way…
Diocesan Convention of the Council of Catholic Women
Bishop Murphy delivered this address to the Diocesan Convention of the Council of Catholic Women of Eastern Montana. Working with and serving alongside lay and religious women was one of the most meaningful aspects of his ministry. He expressed the…