The Pastoral Letter on Stewardship – How It BeganÂ….And Where It’s At
Archbishop Murphy was a pioneer in advancing the concept of stewardship. He chaired an ad hoc committee of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops charged with writing a pastoral letter on this subject. This address given to the National Catholic…
Sacred Heart Parish – 50th Anniversary Celebration
Archbishop Murphy offered this homily at the Mass to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Sacred Heart Church in Battle Ground, WA. He implored all present to hear the Word of God that asks all followers of Christ not to be…
Welcome Address – RCIA Workshop
In his Welcome Address titled “Beginnings and Beyond,” Archbishop Murphy expresses his strong support for the many benefits of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). In his view, it is critical for RCIA to be a community event.…
Centennial Celebration – Edmonds Dominicans
At a Mass held to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Edmonds Dominicans at St. Luke Church in Seattle, WA, Archbishop Murphy recalled the journey seven women made a century ago to establish the Edmonds Dominicans. Throughout his ministry as…
Pastoral Reflection – The Dignity of Work
Archbishop Murphy collaborated with Archbishop Hunthausen, Bishop Skylstad of Spokane, WA and the Reverend Perron Auve of Yakima, WA to author a pastoral reflection on the dignity of work in Washington State in September of 1990 to commemorate Labor Day.…