Metropolitan Zachariah Mar Nicholovos expressed his heartfelt condolences on the passing of the Most Reverend Bishop William Murphy, former Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre.
In his message of condolence to Bishop John Barres, Metropolitan Nicholovos remembered Bishop Murphy as a devoted servant of God who faithfully shepherded the people entrusted to his care with humility, wisdom, and pastoral compassion. He noted that Bishop Murphy’s leadership and commitment to the Gospel left a lasting legacy within the Diocese of Rockville Centre and the wider Christian community.
The Metropolitan affirmed the shared bonds of Christian fellowship, offering prayers for the repose of Bishop Murphy’s soul and strength for the clergy and faithful of the Diocese of Rockville Centre during this time of mourning.