William Francis Murphy

Background

Murphy, William Francis was born on May 14, 1940 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Cornelius John and Norma (Duggan) Murphy.

Education

AB, St. John Seminary, Brighton, Massachusetts, 1961. S.T. License, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, 1965. S.T.D., Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, 1974.

Career

Ordained priest Archdiocese of Boston, 1964, assistant pastor, 1965-1970, secretary for community relations Brighton, since 1987, auxiliary bishop, 1995—2001. Assistant professor theology Emmanuel College, Boston, 1968-1974, Pope John XXIII Seminary, Weston, 1974. Under-secretary Pontifical Council, Justice and Peace, Rome, 1974-1987.

Lecturer social ethics St. John Seminary, Brighton, since 1987. Bishop Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York, since 2001.

Achievements

• William Francis Murphy has been listed as a noteworthy bishop by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Tavern Club (Boston).

Connections

Father:

Cornelius John Murphy

Mother:

Norma (Duggan) Murphy