Funeral Liturgy of Mrs. Irene Dimke
Bishop Murphy offered this homily at the Mass of the Resurrection for Mrs. Irene Dimke at St. Ann’s Cathedral in Great Falls, MT. He said, “But for the Christian, death is the entrance to new life, the triumph of the…
An Anonymous Letter And A Surprise
Bishop Murphy uses his weekly “Reflections” column in the Montana Catholic Register to share some thoughts on the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. He brings this column to a close by stating, “Our nation celebrates Thanksgiving this week – a time to…
What Is The National Conference of Catholic Bishops?
Bishop Murphy provides an overview of the mission and founding principles of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB) and the United States Catholic Conference (USCC) in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column. He concludes this column by stating,…
Challenges of Seminary Education and Formation
In this address to a group of ordinaries of theologates, Bishop Murphy discusses the challenges faced by the Catholic Church in seminary education and formation. This address encapsulates in large part his efforts for the last three years as the…
Some Thoughts Before The Election
In his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column, Bishop Murphy addresses the issues of abortion, nuclear war and social justice in the context of the 1984 election season. He stakes out a place for the church in this debate and…