Monsignor
Monsignor noun - (Roman Catholic Church) an ecclesiastical title of honor bestowed on some priests.
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Priest
Priest noun - A person specially trained and authorized to conduct religious services in a Christian church.
Usage example: searched for a priest who could perform an exorcism
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- Monsignor Ryan from Angel of the Bat is a priest of Irish descent, though he and his family have been in America long enough that he doesn't have many stereotypes attached to him.
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In Monsignor George Ryan's backstory in Angel of the Bat, his parents were part of a superstitious sect of the Irish Mob, who agreed to forgive his father's debts if they raised him to be a priest.
Source: Nice Job Fixing It, Villain -
A "Monseigneur" (or "monsignor") is actually the chief priest of a parish.
Source: Bad Habits
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