The Ministry of Chaplains – An Ecclesial Reflection
In an address to the United States Catholic Conference in St. Louis, MO, Bishop Murphy offers a detailed overview and analysis of the ministry of the chaplain and the ecclesial awareness we are asked to have as members of the…
A Family Gathering
Bishop Murphy, in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column, shares some personal thoughts and memories of his Aunt Kathleen. He had just returned from Chicago after presiding at her funeral. The journey prompted him to recognize and appreciate the…
Ones heritage and faith
In his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column, Bishop Murphy reflects on how celebrating St. Patrick’s Day prompted him to make the connection between his Irish heritage and Christian faith. He wraps up this column by saying, “Im grateful for…
Planning for the Future Begins Now!
Bishop Murphy provides an overview of the first steps of the implementation of a plan to restructure the assignment and allocation of priest personnel throughout the diocese in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column. The Church of Eastern Montana…
Ash Wednesday at St. Ann’s Cathedral
Bishop Murphy in his Ash Wednesday homily challenges the entire congregation at St. Ann’s Cathedral in Great Falls, MT to live the Christian life on God’s terms, not their own during the season of Lent. He invites all members of…
Rite of Enrollment for Catachumens
Bishop Murphy welcomes and blesses all of the catachumens and thanks them for sharing the gift of faith in his homily for the Mass celebrating the Rite of Enrollment at St. Gerard’s Church in Great Falls, MT. He concludes with…
Lent An Invitation to Journey with the Lord
In his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column, Bishop Murphy describes the meaning of Lent. He exhorts all the faithful to make Lent about more than just finding time to pray, study or reflect on the Passion of Jesus. In…