In 1958, Father Murray joined the Knights of Columbus.In 1964 he was appointed Chaplain of Carnation Council No. 1863, Fort Lee and of Madonna Council No. 5200 in Englewood.In the same year he became Father Prior of Dominic Salvio Circle No. 1622 at St. John's Council No. 1345 in Dumont-Bergenfield.In 1986 he was appointed Chaplin of St. John's Council No. 1345 in Dumont-Bergenfield.Father received his Fourth Degree in 1965 (First New Jersey District) and in 1980 was appointed Faithful Friar of Pope John 23rd Assembly in Chffside Park. One of Father Murray's favorite quotes is of Bishop Thomas J. Walsh from our 1922 Convention: "If the Knights of Columbus take care of the growing boy, the boy grown into manhood will take care not only of the Knights of Columbus but of the church and Nation as well." You can see by his involvement in the Knights of Columbus that he loves the order and because of his dedication to youth was appointed State Father Prior of the Columbian Squires thirty nine years ago and is still serving in that post with the same enthusiasm and dedication as well he started. This scholarship is an opportunity for all councils in the State (Those with or without a Squire Circle) to help the Columbian Squires, and in particular those who are entering a Catholic high school and to honor this Priest of God who has given so much to the Knights of Columbus and to our youth.
