George Vance Murry

George Vance Murry in 2018

George Vance Murry (December 28, 1948 – June 5, 2020) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church who served as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago, as the bishop of the Diocese of Saint Thomas, and as the bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown.

Quotes

• Can we find ways to be more open, more receptive and more welcoming to people who don't fit into standard categories? That's the essence of the debate. Some say: You can't adjust the practice without influencing the doctrine. Others say that you can maintain the doctrine and adjust the practice. I would be in the latter category. It's a matter of theological debate.
  • Bishop George Murry discusses synod process, supports more lay involvement (20 October 2015) America

• We can't just talk about liturgical matters or translations of particular books of the Bible, as important as they are. We have to deal with the fact that people are suffering.
  • Calls for concrete action for justice follow bishops' meeting (17 November 2017) National Catholic Reporter