Below is a list of pastoral letters written by Bishop William Murphy during his time as Bishop of Rockville Centre. Select the title of a given pastoral letter to view the full text.

I Will Give You Shepherds Vocations to the Priesthood  [Les Dare Pastore - En Español]
Issued: November 6, 2009

Do This in Memory of Me
A Pastoral Letter to the Priests of the Diocese Regarding the Proper Celebration of the Eucharist and Distribution of Holy Communion
Issued: May 9, 2008

Rediscovering Sunday
Issued: Easter Sunday, April 20, 2003

Seeking the Face of Christ: A Christmas Time Pastoral
Issued: Christmas Day, December 25, 2003

Saint Agnes, Patroness of Youth
Issued: Feast of St. Agnes, January 21, 2004

For the Life of the World: A Pastoral Letter on the Church
Issued: Feast of Pentecost, May 30, 2004

United in Heart and Mind
Issued: Ash Wednesday, March 1, 2006

Penance and Reconciliation [En Español]
A deeper understanding of what this Sacrament means to us