: a Roman Catholic prelate having a dignity or titular distinction (as of domestic prelate or protonotary apostolic) usually conferred by the pope—used as a title prefixed to the surname or to the given name and surname
Recent Examples on the WebBut Stu persists and wins the monsignor over to his cause with a minimum of strain and effort. Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2022 The monsignor demands it, but that doesn’t mean Kristen has to be okay with it. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2021 And then there’s Father Pruitt, the monsignor who’s held mass at church for longer than anyone can remember. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2021 Riley and Erin are among the few residents of Crockett Island, a place known for its fishing industry, a recent catastrophe that wiped much of that industry out, and a deep and abiding faith, nourished by the parish’s beloved monsignor. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 20 Sep. 2021 Gipson was given the title monsignor by the Catholic Church.al, 31 July 2021 One Vatican monsignor who until recently was considered by prosecutors to be a key suspect, Monsignor Alberto Perlasca, managed to avoid indictment. Nicole Winfield, Star Tribune, 26 July 2021 See More