Beginning a New Ministry
Archbishop Murphy dedicates his weekly Catholic Northwest Progress “In Joy and Hope” column to share his thoughts and perspectives on the future in his new role as spiritual leader of the Church of Western Washington. He celebrated Mass for the…
Feast of St. Pius X – First Mass as Archbishop in St. James Cathedral
The Feast of St. Pius X marks the first occasion of the Most Reverend Thomas J. Murphy celebrating Mass as the Archbishop of Seattle. Archbishop Murphy uses this occasion to communicate his vision for the future as the leader of…
August 12, 1991 – A Day of Transition
In his weekly Catholic Northwest Progress “In Joy and Hope” column, Archbishop Murphy shares his thoughts on the many transitions taking place in the Church of Western Washington including ecumenism, the death of a parish minister and his assumption of…
Sisters of Providence – 1991 Jubilee Celebration
Archbishop Murphy gave this sermon at the Jubilee Celebration Mass for five members of the Sisters of Providence. He based the homily on the Word of God proclaimed that afternoon and also in the Providence Prayer: “By name I have…
15th Annual Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference
Building the Kingdom of God is the main theme of Archbishop Murphy’s homily delivered at the opening Mass of the 15th Annual Northwest Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference in Tacoma, WA. He urges all present to view this challenge as one…
Thanks, Archbishop Hunthausen
Archbishop Murphy dedicates his weekly Catholic Northwest Progress “In Joy and Hope” column to express his gratitude for the ministry of Archbishop Raymond Hunthausen. He remembers how their paths first crossed at his ordination as Bishop of Great Falls in…