Monsignor
noun
a title conferred upon certain prelates.
Monsignors
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pluralof Monsignor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“By failing to take any action, the Chancery Monsignors enabled the predatory and harassing conduct of Bishop Bransfield, and allowed him to recklessly spend Diocesan funds for his own personal use,” the report said.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 5, 2019
When the wires grew quiet, Count Dalla Torre had leisure and opportunity to confer with Monsignors, Cardinals and even the Most Blessed Father respecting the Grand Prix whizz-smash.
From Time Magazine Archive
Monsignors Giovanni Montini and Domenico Tardini labored long in the Vatican as equal advisers to the Pope until Pius XII appointed Montini Archbishop of Milan two years ago.
From Time Magazine Archive
The higher clergy in Christian circles, Bishops and Monsignors, were a favourite target, and among Moslems influential Sheikhs.
From Crescent and Iron Cross by E. F. (Edward Frederic) Benson
The Pope arrived at eight o’clock, and then proceeded to celebrate the communion, assisted by Monsignors Bacon, bishop of Portland, U.S., and Goro, bishop of Liverpool.
From Rome in 1860 by Edward Dicey
