What are the Task Forces in Great Falls and Billings doing?
Bishop Murphy provides an overview on a diocesan-wide initiative to assess the best and most equitable way to assign priests and religious and allocate resources to fulfill the mission of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, MT. He once again prays…
Evening on Ministry
Bishop Murphy offers a comprehensive overview of lay ministry in this address to the parishioners of St. Luke’s Parish in Great Falls, MT. He cites the Second Vatican Council as the source for the rapid growth of lay ministry in…
Are we keeping our promises to our children?
In his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column, Bishop Murphy focuses on the importance of parents sharing the gift of faith with their children. From his perspective, “Once a child begins formal religious education, the responsibility of sharing one’s faith…
What makes Parish Councils work?
Bishop Murphy discusses the factors that determine the success of parish councils in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column. In his opinion, the key to success depends on the importance given to spiritual renewal. He concludes with the following…
Reflections – four years later
Bishop Murphy looks back on his four years as the leader of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, MT in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column. He devotes the majority of this column to looking to the future – to…