Redemptorists’ Provincials
Bishop Murphy, in this address to the Redemptorist order of priests in San Francisco, CA, defines the mission and ministry of the Church and how it interfaces with their founding principles and vision. He calls for a greater level of…
Consultation in the Church Today
Bishop Murphy dedicates his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column to clarifying the role of the parish council in consultations with the pastor. He cites the revised Code of Canon Law as the theological source for the layperson’s right and…
Ursuline Centennial Celebration
Bishop Murphy offered this homily to celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of the Ursuline Sisters at St. Ann’s Cathedral in Great Falls, MT. He offered his appreciation and gratitude with the following thought, “These sisters left their home a 100 years…
What is the Pastoral Mission of the Parish?
In his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column, Bishop Murphy discusses the importance for a parish to clearly define its pastoral mission. He cites Canon Law in defining the core elements of a pastoral mission – one that is broad…
The Call to be Church – Revisited
Bishop Murphy, in his closing address to a Convocation of the Archdiocese of Seattle titled “Called to Be Church,” defined the “call to be Church” as the response whereby people acknowledge the invitation they have to be members of the…
National Catholic Church Vocations Week
Bishop Murphy celebrates Naitonal Church Vocations Week in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column. He in specific detail reminds us all that a vocation in today’s church is not reserved only for those seeking ordination to the priesthood. According…
Called to be Church
The focus of Bishop Murphy’s keynote address to a Convocation of the Archdiocese of Seattle titled “Called to Be Church” is the current reality of parish life with a vision of the responsibilities for the future and a challenge to…
October A Time for Devotion to Mary
Bishop Murphy offers thoughts and observations on the subject of Marian Devotion in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column. He emphasizes the essential importance of celebrating the life of Mary as the Mother of Jesus. At the same time,…