Saturday, 18 January 2025 22:34

RIP, Chris Murphy MSC

RIP, Chris Murphy MSC

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We received the sad news today that Fr. Chris Murphy MSC, passed away this morning at St Joseph's Aged Care, Kensington (NSW).  We thank the staff of St Joseph's who cared for Chris, especially as his health deteriorated in recent days.

Chris' first appointment was to the teaching staff at Downlands College.  He then transitioned to parish ministry. Throughout the years, he served as an assistant priest in the parishes of Moonah (TAS), Kippax (ACT), and Hindmarsh (SA), and parish priest of Hindmarsh (SA), Henley Beach (SA), Kippax (ACT), Kensington (NSW), and Blackburn (VIC).

Early days in Blackburn, Cuskelly House and St Thomas Parish, 2009

Cuskelly House community 2009

Wherever he was appointed, there was an overwhelming sense of love and appreciation for Chris, and the respectful and caring approach in the way he presented himself was affirmed by many.  An exemplary pastor. 

Farewell from Hindmarsh, MSC priests who served there.

Hindmarsh msc group

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