The gift of liturgy
Archbishop Murphy dedicates his weekly “In Joy and Hope” column for the Catholic Northwest Progress to the liturgy. “The liturgy is the experience which celebrates our faith and brings our faith community together to worship God and to appreciate the…
“A City of Destiny: A Time of Destiny” – Catholic Schools Week
Archbishop Murphy delivered the keynote address at the Discover Catholic Schools Convention in Tacoma, WA. His address touched on four major topics: quality education infused with Gospel values, availability of schools, public and private funding and competitive salaries and benefits…
Catholic schools – an incredible gift
“But who I am and the values which I share have their roots and foundation in the invaluable gift which my parents and others offered to me which is Catholic education in a Catholic school,” said Archbishop Murphy at the…
Vocations in the Church – Looking Back and Looking to the Future: Vocations and Prayer Magazine
Archbishop Murphy wrote this article for Vocations and Prayer Magazine. He describes how many political and societal changes in the world have had a profound influence on vocations to the priesthood since the Second Vatican Council. This lack of vocations…
Catholic health care ministry a gift we cant afford to lose
In his weekly Catholic Northwest Progress “In Joy and Hope” column, Archbishop Murphy offers his thoughts on the essential gift of Catholic healthcare. He characterizes this ministry as one sharing many traits with Jesus Christ’s outreach on earth – expressing…
National Migration Week Celebration
Archbishop Murphy celebrated Masses in Seattle and Tacoma to mark the beginning of National Migration Week. Since so many immigrants coming to America share our faith traditions, he believes the Catholic Church has an obligation to welcome them. The archbishop…
Ordination to the Diaconate – Robert Camuso
Archbishop Murphy ordained Robert Camuso a Deacon in a Mass celebrated at Sacred Heart Church in Lacey, WA. Discovery is the central theme of his homily. He uses the example of the three wise men who traveled many miles to…
1992 a new year
Archbishop Murphy shares his perspectives on the gift of time in his first “In Joy and Hope” column of 1992 published in the Catholic Northwest Progress. He established a tradition of writing an annual New Year’s Day column. The archbishop…