Positions in the Church

[FrDavid96]

My friend is a chaplain to His Holiness. The Prelate to His Holiness has a cassock that is completely magenta in color, almost like a bishop’s, but, without the pastor’s cape. I remember because when I attended my friend’s investiture, there was one lone monsignor who had that designation. He was the judicial vicar of the diocese. I don’t know what the last one is.

Protonotary Apostolica is a rare one in the United States today because technically, they are entitled to the mitre and crosier (and I believe there are/were rules on when they could use these).

 

[melissa09]

wow…thanks for all the information…I think my head might explode…haha just kiding…but this has been very helpful…

now for a question that would be more of an opinion or pro/con response…

My diocese is…or at one time was considering combining with another diocese to create an archdiocese…i think that was what it was

What would be the good or bad things about this?

I knew many thought it would be a good idea because of more priests…

 

[Aramis]

I have a question that fits this thread.

What is a Monsignor, and who gives them the title?

Thanks,

Ruthie

In the Roman Church, it is an honor bestowed by Rome at the request of the local bishop.

In the Ruthenian Church, it is an honor bestowed by the Primate (Metropolitan) in lieu of the proper eastern term, Archpriest.

I’m not aware of other uses for the term within the Catholic Church

 

[osmond]

In the Roman Church, it is an honor bestowed by Rome at the request of the local bishop.

In the Ruthenian Church, it is an honor bestowed by the Primate (Metropolitan) in lieu of the proper eastern term, Archpriest.

I’m not aware of other uses for the term within the Catholic Church

Are monsignors bestowed by the Pittsburgh Metropolitan in the USA any longer? I thought they had fixed that?

 

[AHapka]

Cardinals are created during events called consistories. During the Consitory, the entire college comes together. The new meet the current and then, at some point, they have a meeting with the Holy Father. Then, there is a ceremony when the new cardinals receive the red beretta (hat) and the ring.

Well, if we want to add to the confusion, don’t forget that some cardinals have been created in secret. Which means we don’t know who they are.

This is usually done in countries where the Church is suppressed. Pope John Paul II named several in China.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_pectore

 

[benedictgal]

Well, if we want to add to the confusion, don’t forget that some cardinals have been created in secret. Which means we don’t know who they are.

This is usually done in countries where the Church is suppressed. Pope John Paul II named several in China.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_pectore

Yes, these appointments are called “in pectore.”

 

[Aramis]

Are monsignors bestowed by the Pittsburgh Metropolitan in the USA any longer? I thought they had fixed that?

No, they are not. There are a few left, tho’.

 

[zab]

When I was growing up, it was common to hear of priests with the title of “Monsignor”. It seemed that all of our pastors (when I was younger) were Monsignors. Why is it that today, you rarely hear of a priest being addresed as “monsignor” even when he has been given this title? Many want to be addressed as “Father”.