Correct use of titles and names

[Thomas_Casey]

When speaking about saints, blesseds, religious, priests, bishops and popes, please use their titles and names correctly. Sometimes we can be a little too informal.

 

[Joe_5859]

Does this mean we should not use abbreviations such as “JPII” for Blessed John Paul II?

 

[Thomas_Casey]

No, your examples are are fine, because they are commonly used. This is not Jp2 or B16. They sound like fighter bombers.

 

[Joe_5859]

No, your examples are are fine, because they are commonly used. This is not Jp2 or B16. They sound like fighter bombers.

Thanks for the clarification.

Yes, whenever I see B16, I don’t know whether to yell “Bingo!” or “You sunk my battleship!”

 

[felsguy]

Thanks for the clarification.

Yes, whenever I see B16, I don’t know whether to yell “Bingo!” or “You sunk my battleship!”

You should yell “Heresy.” Catholics believe that 16 is alway found under the letter I.