Background
Murphy, Michael Joseph was born on July 1, 1915 in Cleveland. Son of William and Mary Bridget (Patton) Murphy.
Murphy, Michael Joseph was born on July 1, 1915 in Cleveland. Son of William and Mary Bridget (Patton) Murphy.
Bachelor in Philosophy, Gregorian University, Rome, 1938. Licentiate of Sacred Theology, Catholic University America, 1942.
Ordained priest, Roman Catholic Church, 1942; professor pro-tem, St. Mary Seminary, Cleveland, 1943-1945; professor, St. Mary Seminary, Cleveland, 1947-1948; vice-rector, St. Mary Seminary, Cleveland, 1948-1963; rector, St. Mary Seminary, Cleveland, 1963-1976; Episcopal vicar, Chancery Office, Cleveland, 1976-1978; coadjutor bishop of Erie, Chancery office (Pennsylvania), 1978-1982; bishop of Erie, 1982-1990. Member scripture translations committee National Conference Catholic Bishops.