Who are we?
The subject of Bishop Murphy’s weekly “Reflections” column in the Montana Catholic Register is our Catholic identity. He says, “Catholic identity comes from our relationship to others who profess a common faith and worship. This identity goes beyond the local…
I hate to ask but .
In his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column, Bishop Murphy provides an overview of the Care and Share Annual Diocesan Financial Appeal. He describes in detail how the annual appeal helps fund the many ministries operated by the Diocese of…
Pastoral Planning and the Church of Tomorrow
Bishop Murphy delivered this address to the National Pastoral Planning Conference in Seattle, WA. He expresses his strong advocacy for meaningful and forward looking pastoral planning and the fundamental benefits it can create. From his perspective, “Planning is essential to…
Its beginning to make sense
In his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column, Bishop Murphy offers a series of thoughts and observations on the concept of grace. He asserts that there is an absolute need for grace in all our lives as Christians Bishop Murphy…
A variety of thoughts during Lent
Bishop Murphy in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column provides updates on a variety of developments taking place throughout the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, MT.