2007-12-13 16:11:14 · 6 answers · asked by ciabatta 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2007-12-13 16:13:38 · answer #1 · answered by Underground Man 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Monsignor is a title of honor given to a priests who distinguishes himself by outstanding service.
Local priests are nominated by their bishop and each is approved by the pope.
There is no difference in duties between a monsignor and a priest.
With love in Christ.
2007-12-16 16:42:54 · answer #2 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the location and the priest's assignment. For the most part, Monsignor is merely an honorary title recognizing the spiritual life and accomplishments of the priest on whom the title is bestowed.
2007-12-13 16:15:02 · answer #3 · answered by Taylor's Dad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These days? to avoid class action suits.
but seriously:
SpacerThe 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.
2007-12-13 16:17:12 · answer #4 · answered by Geminat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As my priest friend explained it to me like this . . . looks like a Bishop but ain't.
2007-12-13 16:21:06 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monsignor
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2007-12-13 16:15:57 · answer #6 · answered by wcowell2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋