Happy New Year
Bishop Murphy uses his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column to describe the importance for all members of the church to properly to prepare and participate in the celebration of the Sunday Mass each week. He offers the following challenge,…
Thanksgiving
Bishop Murphy in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column comments on Thanksgiving and how this holiday shares much in common with the core mission and identity of the Catholic Church. He says, “In many ways, Thanksgiving reflects the basic…
An Evening on Vocations – Des Plaines, IL
Bishop Murphy in this address to a gathering of vocation directors offers his perspective on their ministry and the many challenges they face. He concluded his remarks with the following thought, “The ministry of the vocation director today must be…
Priorities in Eastern Montana
Bishop Murphy dedicates his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column to identifying the priorities of the diocese for next year – two of the most prominent being ministering to families and young people. In his view, “Families themselves are asked…
The Sacred and the Secular
Bishop Murphy uses his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column to draw attention to the importance for all the faithful to be very much aware of the sacred dimensions of our faith – especially in light of the much greater…