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Monsignor is the way in which we refer to members of the clergy upon whom certain honorific titles have been bestowed:

- Protonotary Apostolic (this role can be traced back to the Early Church in Rome)

- Honorary Prelate

- Chaplain of His Holiness

One is not "made a monsignor", but rather one is called a monsignor if the Holy Father bestows one of those honors upon him, by recommendation of the bishop, for having rendered an especially valuable service to the Church.

The same form of address can be employed for the priest holding the office of Vicar General (unless he is also a religious).

Usage of the term "monsignor" was not always employed to address these members of the clergy, but rather became widespread around the XIV Century.

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