FR. BERNARD MARIE MURPHY, C.F.R. is presently the Community Servant (Superior) of the community of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Hands-on work with the materially poor, as well as the new evangelization initiated by the late pontiff, John Paul II, is at the heart of the community’s ministry. Fr. Murphy has spent many years, working in formation for his community, serving as Novice Master and Postulant Director. He has been actively involved in youth retreats, preaching to young adults throughout the world. He has also conducted parish missions and retreats for many communities of religious sisters.