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monsignor

[mon-see-nyer, mawn-see-nyawr] / mɒnˈsi nyər, ˌmɔn siˈnyɔr /




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That news reads like a bit of a genre-mashed Mad Libs, so we’ll slow down a bit: Monsignor Stephen Rossetti has been working in the Washington Archdiocese for the past 15 years as an exorcist.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

It said the cardinal "distances himself from Monsignor Micheletti's statements and expresses his disappointment over what happened" and stated its "commitment to the protection of its artistic and spiritual heritage" against misuse or exploitation.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

His new boss is the imposing Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, despotically played by Josh Brolin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

Before working at the San Francisco high school, Pellegrino was a teacher and track coach at Monsignor Farrell High School in Staten Island, N.Y.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2025

“Even Monsignor Thomas always said, 'Heil Hitler!’ first when he entered our classroom,” said Alfons Heck.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




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