Where are the saints today?
“More than at any other time in our history, there is need for us to recognize saints today, people who live among us and who live lives in tremendous fidelity to the Gospel as disciples of Jesus,” said Archbishop Murphy…
Catholic Secondary Education – An Essential Ministry for the Church Today
Archbishop Murphy shared his vision of the future of Catholic education in this address to leaders of Catholic secondary schools throughout the Pacific Northwest. Catholic schools provide a safe environment for adolescents who must grow and learn in a very…
Religious educators invaluable ministers in the church
Archbishop Murphy offers his perspectives on the fundamental elements of religious education in his weekly Catholic Northwest Progress “In Joy and Hope” column. He believes all religious education programs must have articulated goals to help ensure students have a catechetical…
Red Mass 1992 – Legal and Judicial Communities
Archbishop Murphy offered this homily at the Red Mass celebration in St. James Cathedral in Seattle, WA. The Red Mass is an annual celebration of all members of the legal profession – judges, lawyers, professors, government officials and law students.…
The Church’s Mission of Healing – St. Francis Community Hospital
The mission and ministry of Catholic healthcare was the subject of Archbishop Murphy’s address at St. Francis Community Hospital in Federal Way, WA. All Catholic healthcare organizations share one unique trait – a respect and reverence for the gift of…
St. John the Evangelist Parish 75th Anniversary Celebration
Archbishop Murphy presided at the Mass to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Seattle, WA. His homily focused on perseverance. He describes all the members of the parish as a persevering people who have managed…
Come join the celebration
Archbishop Murphy uses his weekly Catholic Northwest Progress “In Joy and Hope” column to celebrate National Vocations Awareness Week. He reminds all readers of the urgent need for vocations to the priesthood. The priesthood is a life-giving and energizing experience…
Go west, young man
An appreciation of Native American tribes is the subject of Archbishop Murphy’s weekly “In Joy and Hope” column for the Catholic Northwest Progress. He shares how moving West from Chicago to serve as the Bishop of Great Falls, MT opened…
I have called you by name: Respect Life
In his weekly “In Joy and Hope” column for the Catholic Northwest Progress, Archbishop Murphy provides an overview of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops message this year’s Respect Life Week. It is based on the following: A) Concern for…