Diocesan Pastoral Council
Bishop Murphy expresses his wish for the creation of a Diocesan Parish Council in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column. He also emphasizes the importance for all parishes in the diocese to establish parish councils. In closing he says,…
Haunting Questions for All of Us Today
Respect for the gift of life and the basic human rights of justice and peace are the subjects of Bishop Murphy’s weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column. He urges all Catholics to be staunch defenders of these rights. In his…
The Sounds of Silence
Bishop Murphy stresses the importance of periods of silent reflection during Mass and in our daily lives in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column. He concludes, “A sense of prayer in word and song which is our experience of…
The Ministry of Women – A Gift to the Church
In his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column, Bishop Murphy recognizes the countless contributions lay and religious women have made to the church throughout its history. He wraps up this column with the following thought, “As the Church of Eastern…