Rite of Election – 1993
Archbishop Murphy in his homily at the Rite of Election Mass calls on all present in the congregation to receive a new heart and open their ears to the Good News. This evening’s Scripture tells us that God will give…
Lent A call to spirituality
In the first in a series of six columns on spirituality for the Catholic Northwest Progress, Archbishop Murphy describes the challenge for all Christians to live a life rooted in spirituality that makes a difference. He believes human beings possess…
Ash Wednesday
Archbishop Murphy characterizes Ash Wednesday as a symbol of life in his homily in a Mass at St. James Cathedral in Seattle, WA to mark the beginning of Lent. “The challenge of Lent is to turn – to turn from…
Expecting the unexpected
Fidelity, for priests, religious women and men and the laity, is the main focus of Archbishop Murphy’s weekly Catholic Northwest Progress “In Joy and Hope” column. Our faith is based on a strong commitment to fidelity. He comments on how…
St. Valentines Day: Hoax or hope?
A celebration of the sacrament of marriage is the subject of Archbishop Murphy’s weekly Catholic Northwest Progress “In Joy and Hope” column. In his view, Christian marriage offers a sign of hope to society. “Marriage is a unique expression of…
Schools Dinner
“Catholic schools make a difference” was the crux of an address Archbishop Murphy delivered at the Annual Fulcrum Foundation Schools Dinner in Seattle, WA. He conveyed a sense of urgency for all present to give generously of their time and…
Are Catholic schools worth the effort?
The answer to the question posed in the title of Archbishop Murphy’s weekly Catholic Northwest Progress “In Joy and Hope” column in an effusive “Yes.” Catholic schools make a difference in the lives of young people because of the…