Before the
motu proprio Pontificalis Domus of 28 March 1968,
Honorary Prelates (
HP) were called
Domestic Prelates (). Those who held certain offices were also granted the title, such as an Archbishops- or Bishops-
Assistant at the Pontifical Throne, or members of the
Roman Prelature. The title was retained by
archbishops,
bishops and
protonotaries apostolic who had been awarded it before their appointment to their higher episcopal or curial role. The Prelates of Honor are entitled to the appellation "Reverend Monsignor". Historically associated with the
chamberlain of the papal court, it is the second rank of monsignor: above
Chaplain to His Holiness, but below
Protonotary Apostolic. Prelates of Honor
durante munere are: •
Canons of the cathedrals of
Pisa,
Siena and
Vercelli • Canons of the Metropolitan Chapters of
Genoa,
Taranto, and
Bologna • Dignity of the Metropolitan Chapter of
Catania • Senior of the Canons of
San Lorenzo in Damaso in Rome • Conventual Chaplains
ad honorem of the
Sovereign Military Order of Malta • Chaplains of the
Royal Chapel of the Treasure of San Gennaro in Naples • Judges of the of the
Apostolic Nunciature to Spain •
Superior and
Dean of of
Prabuty (Poland) •
Provost of
Canzo (Archdiocese of Milan), 5 years after taking office • Provost of
Asso (Archdiocese of Milan) •
parish priests of the
Diocese of Rome • Provost
pro tempore of
Clusone (Bergamo) • Members of the Colleges of the Tribunal of the
Apostolic Penitentiary, retaining their proper habit, or the Minor Apostolic Penitentiaries •
pro tempore parish priest of
Caravaggio (Bergamo). File:Mgr.Alfred Vanneste.JPG|Mgr. Alfred Vanneste, Honorary Prelate ==See also==