The Challenge To Be Catholic
In his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column, Bishop Murphy emphasizes the importance for all the members of the Church of Eastern Montana to come to a mature understanding and acceptance of what it means to be a Roman Catholic.…
Ordination of Rev. Msgr. Greg Staudinger
Bishop Murphy delivered this homily at the ordination of Rev. Msgr. Greg Staudinger to the priesthood. He offered the following meaningful thought on celibacy, “Celibacy, according to St. Thomas Aquinas, is the experience of ’emptiness for God.’ But to be…
75th Anniversary of St. Patrick’s Co-Cathedral and 45th Anniversary of Rev. Msgr. Andrew Zarek
Bishop Murphy gave this homily at the dual celebrations of the 75th Anniversary of St. Patrick’s Co-Cathedral and the 45th Anniversary of the ordination of Rev. Msgr. Andrew Zarek.
A Letter on Religious Education
Bishop Murphy describes in this letter how the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, MT will provide financial assistance and additional personnel to all parishes who operate a formal religious education program.
Vocations To Religious Life and Priesthood
The shortage of vocations to the priesthood and religious life is the subject of Bishop Murphy’s weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column. He identifies some of the causes for the precipitous drop in vocations and also offers a number of…
Mother’s Day and Vocations
Bishop Murphy dedicates his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column to sharing his thoughts on the role mothers and fathers play in fostering and encouraging vocations to the priesthood and religious life. From his perspective, “The inspiration and desire to…