Is it time to get back to basics?
The importance for all Christians to understand and accept fundamental church doctrines and religious values is the focus of Archbishop Murphy’s weekly Catholic Northwest Progress “In Joy and Hope” column. He views parish communities as playing a major role in…
Feast of St. James
Archbishop Murphy bases his homily at the Feast of St. James Celebration in St. James Cathedral in Seattle, WA on the two questions Jesus asked James and his brother John: “What are you looking for?” and “Can you drink the…
Good parish experiences
Archbishop Murphy discusses the qualities of parish life in the Archdiocese of Seattle in his weekly Catholic Northwest Progress “In Joy and Hope” column. He describes the parish as the heart of our identity as a church. Parish communities throughout…
National Catholic Charismatic Conference
The Word of God is the crux of Archbishop Murphy’s homily delivered at a Mass celebrated for the National Catholic Charismatic Conference in Seattle, WA. He characterizes God’s Word as one of hope, healing, faith and love. “But the challenge…
Sisters of Providence Jubilee Celebration
Archbishop Murphy presided at a Jubilee Celebration for 17 members of the Sisters of Providence at St. James Cathedral in Seattle, WA. He acknowledged each jubilarian by name and thanked them for their service to the archdiocese. One of the…
Meeting at Ocean Shores
Archbishop Murphy recounts the achievements and contributions of the Archdiocese of Seattle during the past twelve months in his weekly Catholic Northwest Progress “In Joy and Hope” column. He also identifies some of the more significant challenges for the archdiocese…