Fr. Robert Murphy

Fr. Robert Murphy
Fr. Robert Murphy

Pastors Associate

Born: April 15, 1923

Family History:
Father: Joseph Gordon Murphy
Mother: Ella Morgan Murphy
Brother: Rev. Gordon E. Murphy S.J.

Education:
St. Mel Elementary
St. Mel & St. Ignatius High School
West Baden College, West Baden Springs, IN.

Degree: Philosophy

Ordination: June 13, 1954 by Archbishop Paul Schulte

Ministry Assignments:
1956-1958         Secretary in the Chicago Province’s provincial offices
1958-1968         Master of Novices Milford, OH
1968-1971         Pastor and Superior Barrington Retreat House, Barrington, IL
1972-1982         Pastor and Superior St. Ignatius, Chicago, IL
Province Promoter of Christian Life Communities at Loyola University
1982-2002        Associate Pastor Christ the King, Lexington, KY
2002-2010        Retirement Colombiere Healthcare Retirement Center, Clarkson, MI

Death:     May 1, 2010 Colombiere Healthcare Retirement Center, Clarkson, MI.

Memorial Mass:  May 5, 2010 Christ the King Cathedral