Hundreds of family and friends gathered today to join in the celebration of Father John J. Murphy's 50th anniversary of his ordination into the priesthood. St. Patrick's Church in Catskill, NY was the site of this celebration. Father Murphy, is lovingly called 'Murph' by all of those fortunate souls whom he as touched throughout his life. Father was ordained on June 1, 1957 at The Cathedral in Albany, NY and celebrated his first Solemn High Mass on June 2, 1957 at Saint Francis de Sales Church in Troy, NY. 
For anyone who cares, Father Murphy was celebrating his first Mass at the same hour I was born. How lucky am I to have this in common with such a great man?
Father Murphy served our parish of St. Patrick's Catskill for 34 years from 1971 to 2005. We all love him and miss him. But most of all, we wish him the very best on this milestone of his life and dedication to serving the Lord.God Bless you Father Murphy.
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