Vocation Ministry Ordination
Bishop Murphy sets out to clearly define and differentiate the terms vocation, ministry and ordination in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column. His goal is to create a better understanding of these terms and in the process help all…
Why “Care and Share?”
In his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column, Bishop Murphy provides an overview of the Care and Share Annual Diocesan Financial Appeal. He describes in detail how the annual appeal helps fund the many ministries operated by the Diocese of…
Why Bother to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Bishop Murphy offers some personal insights into the meaning of the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column. He shares the following poignant thought, “For myself, St. Patrick’s Day is a reminder to me…
Celebration of Election
Bishop Murphy provides an overview of the revitalized Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column. In his view, “The RCIA calls the entire faith community to accountability and consequently to a renewal…
An Invitation To Take A Journey
As the season of Lent begins, Bishop Murphy uses his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column to offer some ideas on how we all can prepare for and make the most of this graced time. He says, “As you journey…