noun
- a title of honor given to certain Roman Catholic priests
Usage: ecclesiastical
Examples
- The bishop appointed him as monsignor in recognition of his service.
- Monsignor Smith delivered the sermon at Sunday mass.
- The Vatican honored the priest with the title of monsignor.
- Monsignor Rodriguez has served the parish for twenty years.
- The ceremony was presided over by Monsignor Thompson.
- He was addressed as Monsignor after receiving the papal honor.