Celebrating the Eucharist
Bishop Murphy in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column discusses the critical role celebrating the Eucharist plays in bringing the Catholic community together. He said, “The words and action of the Eucharistic celebration are not to be confined to…
Recommitment Ceremony for Teachers
Bishop Murphy delivered the keynote address on the vital importance of the mission and ministry of Catholic school teachers at the National Catholic Education Association’s Annual Convention. He said, “The most important dimension of Catholic education whether in Catholic schools…
The Importance of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Bishop Murphy in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column urges all the members of the Church of Eastern Montana to take full advantage of the sacrament of reconciliation. In Bishop Murphy’s view, “The Sacrament of Reconciliation, the means whereby…
Seminaries and Numbers
Bishop Murphy delivered this address to the National Catholic Education Association’s Annual Convention on the dual challenge of the dwindling number of seminaries and candidates for priesthood faced by the Catholic Church. He shared the following observation, “The issue of…
Preparing for Holy Week
Bishop Murphy in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column describes the events scheduled to take place in the diocese during Holy Week. He shared the following thought on the contributions women make to the church, “I find it interesting…
Celebrating the Liturgies of Holy Week
Bishop Murphy in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column emphasizes the importance of celebrating the liturgies of Holy Week. He concluded this column with the following thought, “As the Roman Catholic community of Eastern Montana, may I invite you…