Long Island Catholics Mourn Bishop Emeritus William Murphy

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By Currents News

Catholics on Long Island are remembering their former shepherd.

On Tuesday, the Diocese of Rockville Centre said goodbye to Bishop Emeritus William Murphy at a Mass of Christian Burial at the Cathedral of St. Agnes.

Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan delivered the homily and shared a personal connection to the Long Island bishop.

In a statement after the announcement of Bishop Murphy’s passing, Bishop Brennan said, “I had the privilege of learning so much from him and enjoying his friendship. And I know that for many other bishops in the United States, he was to them also a mentor and friend.”