What does it mean to be a Roman Catholic?
Bishop Murphy dedicates his weekly “Reflections” column in the Montana Catholic Register to answering the question, “What does it mean to be a Roman Catholic?” He characterizes Roman Catholics as people who share in the mission of Jesus as priest,…
A Shared Responsibility
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…
A Variety of Thoughts
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.
Presbyterate Meeting of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billiings, MT
Bishop Murphy provides an overview of the current state of the Church of Eastern Montana in this address to the Presbyterate of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, MT. He concluded this address by saying, “I will be asked to retire…
Catholic Education A Gift we must Preserve
In his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column, Bishop Murphy focuses on the material formational aspect central to the mission and ministry of Catholic education. He puts forth the idea that Catholic education is supposed to make a difference in…
Ordination to the Diaconate – Brother Michael Sullivan
Bishop Murphy delivered this homily at the ordination of Brother Michael Sullivan to the diaconate at Blessed Sacrament Church in Lame Deer, MT. He said, “A deacon is ordained to serve. As an ordained person, this must be your…