Monsignor
or mon·si·gnor
noun, plural Mon·si·gnors, Italian Mon·si·gno·ri [mawn-see-nyaw-ree] /ˌmɔn siˈnyɔ ri/. Roman Catholic Church.
Origin of Monsignor
Related Words for monsignor
evangelist, cleric, pontiff, rabbi, pastor, preacher, priest, chaplain, bishop, missionary, shepherd, vicar, curate, primate, clerk, father, abbey, cardinal, parson, rectorExamples from the Web for monsignor
Contemporary Examples of monsignor
The monsignor title has been around for centuries, for even longer than Goldman Sachs has existed.
An opening letter by Monsignor Robert Weiss, a pastor at Saint Rose of Lima Parish, in Newtown, CT, sets the tone.
The monsignor there agreed to offer a blessing when Capone was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
A “figure” apparently meaning the quantity of meth the monsignor should bring.
The story of Monsignor Kevin Wallins seems like a script pulled out of the Showtime offices.
Historical Examples of monsignor
"Why, a fortnight or perhaps three weeks, Monsignor," replied Pierre.
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If Monsignor Palma proves obstinate his Holiness will never consent.
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Monsignor Nani smiled with his usual amiable yet keen expression.
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Still smiling, Monsignor Nani listened and nodded approvingly.
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As he had said to Monsignor Fornaro, could the Pope disavow him?
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