monsignor

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Representatives from most of Hong Kong's missionary groups were briefed by the monsignor during the meetings.

From Reuters • Jul. 5, 2022

Robert Duvall and Robert De Niro play siblings: Duvall is a detective; De Niro, a Roman Catholic monsignor whose future in the church depends on how his brother handles the case.

From New York Times • Dec. 24, 2021

He is now the monsignor for the Hendred parish which covers two churches - St Mary's in East Hendred, Oxfordshire, and St Patrick's in East Ilsley, Berkshire.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2021

One Vatican monsignor who until recently was considered by prosecutors to be a key suspect, Monsignor Alberto Perlasca, managed to avoid indictment.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2021

"But, monsignor, it would be a great disgrace for me to send my brethren far away while I remained idly here, sharing none of the tribulations which they must undergo."

From Life of St. Francis of Assisi by Houghton, Louise Seymour