The right to vote a precious gift
In his weekly Catholic Northwest Progress “In Joy and Hope” column, Archbishop Murphy shares his perspectives on the importance for all Catholics to exercise their right to vote – especially this year when Initiatives 119 and 120 are on the…
Political responsibility: It’s not an option
Archbishop Murphy addresses the role of the Catholic Church and religious organizations in general in the political arena in his weekly Catholic Northwest Progress “In Joy and Hope” column. He believes it is not only our right but our obligation…
The parish: Where we find God and God finds us
“The parish is the single most important part of the church,” said Archbishop Murphy in his weekly Catholic Northwest Progress “In Joy and Hope” column. He described the parish as the place where people find God and God finds us.…
Do we dare to meet the real needs of the Church?
The urgent need for vocations to the priesthood is the subject of Archbishop Murphy’s weekly Catholic Northwest Progress “In Joy and Hope” column. He describes how the shortage of priests is impairing the archdiocese’s ability to deliver quality pastoral ministry…
Catholic Fund Mass
Making the Kingdom of God come alive was the crux of Archbishop Murphy’s homily delivered at a Mass for the Catholic Fund of the Archdiocese of Seattle. He acknowledged how the efforts of all those associated with the Catholic Fund…
Mass of the Holy Spirit – University of Washington
Archbishop Murphy celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit at the Newman Center on the campus of the University of Washington. His homily spoke of the sanctity of life in the context of the pending ballot Initiatives 119 and 120.…
Anointing Service
At the Anointing of the Sick Mass celebrated in St. James Cathedral in Seattle, WA, Archbishop Murphy’s homily focused on the gift of life. He offered this homily in the weeks just prior to Election Day when residents of Washington…
Respect Life Sunday
Archbishop Murphy offered this homily at a Respect Life Sunday Mass celebrated less than one month prior to Election Day when residents of Washington State will vote yes or no on Initiatives 119 and 120. These initiatives will respectfully legalize…
Reflections on several themes
Archbishop Murphy uses his weekly Catholic Northwest Progress “In Joy and Hope” column to offer some perspectives on a number of topics including the Mass of Welcome marking the beginning of his ministry as the leader of the Archdiocese of…