Bishop William Murphy
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May the people hasten to this church when they hear the call of the bell
Thanks to Jim’s leadership, the healing ministry of the Catholic church in the Diocese of Rockville Centre stands on a solid financial footing, remains clear in its affirmation of the sanctity of all human life, continues to advocate for the poor and underserved, and serves the common good
The First Amendment, conscience protection and the right to religious freedom and its exercise are too valuable, too inalienable, too God-given, too essential for human freedom and dignity for us to let this mandate become the law of the landMore quotes »
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Diocese sues Obama over birth control plan
that no regulation, contrary to Church teachings, be forced on the Catholic Church and her members and institutions," said Bishop William Murphy of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.The Archdiocese of New York joined in the lawsuit, which was filed in federal Read more »
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LI church leaders fight contraceptive plan
of 18-34 struggle to afford it," said a White House statement. Issue of religious liberty Catholic leaders, including Bishop William Murphy of the Diocese of Rockville Centre , say that forcing religious institutions to provide the service against their beliefs Read more »
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Letter: Two sides in birth-control issue
Bishop William Murphy attempts to make a compelling case for religious freedom ["This 'accommodation' doesn't cut it," Opinion, Feb. 15], his argument, in the final analysis, doesn't cut it.There are no unlimited freedoms, including freedom of religion. As Read more »
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Papal honors for five new Rockville Centre monsignors
Bishop William Murphy has announced that papal honors have been conferred on five Long Island priests. Named chaplains to His Holiness with the title of Reverend Monsignor are Msgr. Robert Clerkin, Msgr. Thomas Costa, Msgr. Joseph Mirro, Msgr. Gerard Rin from The Long Island Catholic Read more »
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Bishop Murphy ordains six to permanent diaconate
Bishop William Murphy and other clergy gather with the new deacons and their wives after the ordination. From left, Msgr. Robert Brennan, diocesan vicar general, Deacon Tom Connolly, director of deacon formation, Michael and Sue Ann Appel, Darrell and Di from The Long Island Catholic Read more »
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Six men to be ordained permanent deacons
ROCKVILLE CENTRE — Bishop William Murphy will ordain six men to the permanent diaconate for the Diocese of Rockville Centre on May 12 at St. Agnes Cathedral here. The permanent diaconate is a vocation, a call to serve God and His people in ordained minis from The Long Island Catholic Read more »
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At national convention, Bishop Murphy acknowledges great gift of the diaconate
WOODBURY — The restored diaconate is a great gift to the modern Church, Bishop William Murphy told deacons and their wives from dioceses around the country gathered at the Inn at Fox Hollow here last week. The Diocese of Rockville Centre hosted this year from The Long Island Catholic Read more »
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Convent renovation will allow rich history of care to continue
Bishop William Murphy at the Sound Beach groundbreaking last month. SOUND BEACH — Our Lady of Perpetual Help convent in Sound Beach has been a place of respite for more than 60 years for the Daughters of Wisdom. It has served them as a home away from hom from The Long Island Catholic Read more »
