Is there a shortage of priests?
In his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column, Bishop Murphy offers a number of ideas to address the shortage of priests in the diocese. He concludes by saying, “Is there a shortage of priests? The answer is YES! Is…
Luncheon Address to the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women
Bishop Murphy delivered this address to the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) in Lewistown, MT. He asserts that this council has an important role to play in the renewal of the church. In this address, Bishop Murphy presents the…
Dedication of the Church of St. Philip Bonitus
Bishop Murphy offered this homily at the Mass to celebrate the dedication of the Church of St. Philip Bonitus in Scobey, MT. In closing he offered the following thought, “As a bishop, it is always a joy and a privilege…
Ordination to the Diaconate: Rev. Mr. Timothy Struckman
In his homily given at the ordination of Rev. Mr. Tim Struckman to the diaconate, Bishop Murphy acknowledges and thanks all of those who nurtured his vocation to ordained ministry. Bishop Murphy shared the following concluding observation, “Tonight Tim, we…