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What is a Monsignor?Question: What is a Monsignor? Is this a special rank for priest? |
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title of Monsignor is usually bestowed on a priest either because of
a position of prominence in the diocese (like, say, the Vicar General,
the Rector of the Cathedral, the Director of Education or pastor of
a large and prominent parish), or because of years of faithful and esteemed
service in a diocese. In and of itself, it carries no extra power with
it. It is simply a title of honor.
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