monsignor

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Representing the church was the diocesan administrator, Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, the now retired Bishop Philip Boyce and the Bishop of Down and Connor, Bishop Alan McGuckian.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

Monsignor John Kennedy, who heads the Vatican office that investigates abuse cases, said his staff was working diligently to process cases and had received praise from individual bishops, entire conferences who visit and religious superiors.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 19, 2024

I once uncovered a 1975 Archdiocese of Los Angeles memo addressed to a Monsignor Hawkes, recommending that Ramos enter psychological care at the suggestion of “the district attorney as a result of a recent incident.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2024

“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