John Murphy

Tales from the archives: ‘The Gingerbread Man’ and a recipe for the holidays at Saint Marys

Earlier this month, John Murphy from Public Affairs sat down with Sister Lauren Wienandt, archivist at Saint Marys, to talk holiday traditions. She let him[...]

By In the Loop • December 23, 2021
Ringing in 97: Plummer Carillon Plays Happy Tune to Ring in Restoration

A birthday concert in honor of Sister Lauren Weinandt's 97th birthday was a special coda ahead of a major restoration and refurbishing of the carillon[...]

By In the Loop • July 31, 2018
A Lunch Date, An Age Spot and Lifesaving Advice

When John Murphy and Carol Lammers met for lunch as they had often done, Lammers noticed something different about her longtime colleague and friend. It[...]

By In the Loop • April 10, 2018
We Shared a Name and So Much More — A Remembrance of Sister Antoine Murphy

Public Affairs’ John Murphy shares his memories of Sister Antoine Murphy, the last living Sister to have worked with Mayo founders Drs. Will and Charlie[...]

By In the Loop • February 20, 2018
From Dancing on Cans to Well-Oiled Machine: The Surprising Origins of Mayo’s Recycling Program

Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, is one day when most folks pay particularly close attention to protecting the environment. This year, we're finding inspiration in[...]

By In the Loop • April 18, 2017
Servant Leadership, Mayo Values and a Message From the Pope

Two weeks ago, John Murphy learned he was going to get to see Pope Francis address a joint meeting of Congress. When he first heard[...]

By In the Loop • September 24, 2015
A grassroots values statement

Tim Walsh and his colleagues at Mayo's Technology Drive Center in northwest Rochester are badge-carrying members of the Mayo Clinic employee family. But he says[...]

By In the Loop • June 24, 2014