VALE REV. MONS JOHN MURPHY OAM PE

Monsignor Murphy died at St George’s hospital, Kew on 14 November. Monsignor Murphy served the church in a very positive and pastorally enriching manner, giving the fine example to both his brother priests and the community for over 48 years. He  served as Assistant Priest at West Melbourne, Alphington and Coburg parishes. He was  then  appointed  to the  Catholic Immigration  Office  in  Melbourne, whilst undertaking pastoral work at Oak Park parish. He retained this appointment full time until his appointment as Dean of the  parish of Mentone. He was awarded the Order of the Medal of Australia for services to the Catholic immigration in 1994 and became the foundation Director of the Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office in Canberra from 1995 to 2009. Mgr Murphy was then appointed Pastor Emeritus in 2009.