June 18, 2012 – Catechism 1590 – 1600

This is an “in brief” section, so nothing new, just a review of things we have already gone over in more detail.  One thought is that the Catholic hierarchy is so similar to that which we see in the Old Testament that it just makes more logical sense it is God’s plan.  After all that foundation, God would not just turn the organization of religion into something completely different. 

Someone asked me how a priest gets the title Monsignor.  This is an answer that I found. 

Monsignor

A Catholic priest is given the title of Monsignor by the Pope in recognition of outstanding service to the Catholic Church. A monsignor is still a priest but also has this great honor to his name.

Nomination

The process begins once a diocese bishop nominates a priest for this high honor. The bishop submits the priest's name, biography and works to the Holy See. At that point, the Pope reviews the information and determines whether or not to make the priest a monsignor. The Vatican will issue a diploma designating the new title and rank.

Three Grades

There are three grades of monsignor. The Protonotary Apostolic is given to a priest who serves seven positions in the Roman Curia. A Protonotary Apostolic wears a black cassock with red buttons and a fuchsia sash and cape. A grade 2 monsignor is Prelate of Honor to His Holiness. It can be given to priests outside the papal court. The Prelate of Honor to His Holiness wears a bishop's choir cassock and a fuchsia sash. The Chaplain to His Holiness is grade 3 and is given to a priest inside or outside the Roman Curia. They wear a black cassock with a fuchsia sash.

http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4923399_catholic-priest-become-monsignor.html