The Unity of Faith in the Church
Bishop Murphy in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column shares his thoughts on the universal nature of the church. In his view, “No parish can exist by itself independent of other parishes in our own diocese or in the…
Ordination to the Priesthood for the Rev. Mr. Rich Munsell
Bishop Murphy delivered this homily at the ordination of the Rev. Mr. Rich Munsell. In it he declared, “What will happen to you this evening cannot be earned; it is not owed you in any shape, way or fashion; it…
Priestly Ordination, Marriage, Confirmation and Vatican II
Bishop Murphy in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column offers a series of observations and updates on a variety of topics taking place throughout the Diocese of Great Falls, MT.
The Elements of a Vibrant Church
Bishop Murphy in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column discusses the vibrant nature of the Church of Eastern Montana. As an example of the vitality of this local church, he shared the following observation, “A vibrant Church not only…
Role of the Laity in the Mass
Bishop Murphy in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column offers his perspective on the critical roles members of the laity fulfill in all facets of the church’s mission. He states, “Lay people in our parishes are asked to be…
Catholic Hospital Association – Catholic Health Assembly Opening Liturgy
In this homily Bishop Murphy identifies the ministry of healthcare professionals as one that is at the center of the mission of the Catholic Church. He offered the following thought, “The ministry of healthcare is a ministry which responds to…