Into the 1990’s: The Call to Priesthood
Archbishop Murphy offered his thoughts on a wide range of topics related to the priesthood and the Catholic Church in this address to the National Federation of Priests’ Councils (NFPC) 20th Annual Convention in Louisville, KY. He also shared some…
Mass for the Handicapped Community
In his homily at the Mass for the Handicapped Community in St. James Cathedral in Seattle, WA, Archbishop Murphy prays for all of the handicapped and those who care for them. He calls on the entire Christian community to discover…
Mary’s Call to Discipleship
Archbishop Murphy delivered the address “Mary’s Call to Discipleship” to the Council of Catholic Women of the Archdiocese of Portland. He characterizes Mary as the model for discipleship. The archbishop offers insights and perspectives on three aspects of Mary’s discipleship:…
Role of the Pastor in the Church Today and Its Implications for Seminary Formation
Archbishop Murphy’s address to the National Catholic Education Association’s National Seminary Department seeks to answer a fundamental question: Does the present experience of seminary formation and education help prepare a candidate for priesthood to fulfill the role of pastor in…