“The Church in Montana” –
At a luncheon for bishops, priests and religious at Carroll College in Helena, MT, Bishop Murphy provides a history of the Catholic Church in Montana.
Council of Catholic Women of the Diocese of Helena – Centennial Celebration
Bishop Murphy was a strong proponent for the meaningful participation of lay and religious women in the Catholic Church throughout his life as a priest and bishop. In his address to the Diocese of Helena’s Council of Catholic Women, Bishop…
Are Catholics Religious Illiterates?
Bishop Murphy dedicates his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column to addressing the issue of religious literacy of all the faithful. His main point being expressed as follows, “I believe there is a real need to share the teachings of…
St. Mary’s Church Centennial Celebration
In his homily celebrating the Centennial of St. Mary’s Parish, Bishop Murphy stated, “The 100 year experience of this parish community is more than a collection of names and buildings, but rather the struggle of a people to recognize the…
The Memories Are Still Fresh
Bishop Murphy, in his weekly Montana Catholic Register “Reflections” column, describes how a recent visit to Rome for meetings in the Vatican and participation in a General Audience with Pope John Paul II gave him a greater awareness of the…
Priestly Formation
In his address on priestly formation to the Serra Midwest Regional Conference at Notre Dame University, Bishop Murphy identifies the fundamental goal of this process by saying, “Priestly formation must form true pastors of the People of God after the…
A Journey of Hope in Ministry
Bishop Murphy delivered this address to the 1984 Tekawitha Conference in Phoenix, AZ. The central focus of his remarks was on ministry – the service we offer, share and receive in the name of Jesus Christ. He offered the following…