Response to Recommendations of Task Force on Staffing of Priests
Bishop Murphy, after careful consideration of a report written by a special task force formed to address the challenges caused by a shortage of priests, provides his final decisions on the new structure to support the mission and ministry of…
Advent – A Time of Grace
In his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column, Bishop Murphy urges all of the faithful to embrace the sacred and spiritual aspects of Christmas as the season of Advent begins. “Advent is a time to prepare to celebrate the birth…
Some November Thoughts
As is his tradition each year in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column, Bishop Murphy offers a series of poignant thoughts on the meaning of Thanksgiving. He says, “In so many ways, November is a reflection of life itself.…
Is the Bible a Catholic Book?
Bishop Murphy, in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column, emphasizes the importance of the Bible to the practice of our faith. He says, “As Roman Catholics, we look to God’s Word as one of the two founts of revelation.…
A Journey with Father DiOrio
In his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column, Bishop Murphy reounts his recent experience of traveling to different parts of the diocese with Father Ralph DiOrio to conudct evangelization and healing services.
Bridger Parish and Church Anniversaries
Bishop Murphy began his homily at the Mass celebrating these two anniversaries by saying, ” the celebration of these events responds to some of the deepest needs of the human heart – to be conscious of a past in…