Important Moments in PeoplesÂ’ Lives
Depsite the massive size of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, MT, Bishop Murphy made it a priority to remain in touch with all the members of his flock. In his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column, he describes one way…
The Future of the Priesthood
Bishop Murphy delivered the address “The Future of the Priesthood” to the Serra International National Convention in Vancouver, British Columbia. This comprehensive overview of the priesthood consists of four parts: 1) Assess the main issues regarding the priesthood today, 2)…
Ordination to the Priesthood: Michael Wild and Dennis Druggan
Bishop Murphy delivered this homily at the ordination of Michael Wild and Dennis Druggan to the priesthood. He underscored the importance of service by stating the following, “Ordination to the priesthood celebrates the gift of service, but ordination is given…
Anniversaries – A Time for Vision and Gratitude
In his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column, Bishop Murphy congratulates all priests, religious men and women and the laity for the various anniversaries they are celebrating this Summer – in recognition of ordinations, religious commitments and/or weddings.
The Dignity of Human Labor: Developing a Christian Spiritualty of Work
In an address given at St. James Cathedral in Brooklyn, NY, Bishop Murphy speaks in great detail on two topics: the dignity of human labor and the development of a Christian spirituality of work.