Addressing invites to priest, monsignor, deacon?

alliesono

Could someone please help with the proper titles for a Catholic priest, monsignor, and deacon on wedding invitations?  I've found several conflicting answers online, and no one in my family seems to know.

Thank you!

Calypso1977

I believe we did:

The Reverend John Smith for our priest...but we might have done Father John Smith.  i honestly cant remember.  sorry, that isnt much help!

[Deleted User]

I believe we did Reverend Mr. John Jones for our Priest.

http://weddings.weddingchannel.com/wedding-planning-ideas/wedding-invitations/articles/invitations-the_most-commonly-asked-questions.aspx?MsdVisit=1

http://www.wedding-invitation-ideas.com/addressing-wedding-invitations.html

You may want to ask your church office for the proper way for a Monsignor. However, if my memory serves me correctly, I think it is The Most Reverend John Jones.

mica178

For our priest, it was The Reverend FirstName LastName on the outer envelope, and on the inner envelope, we put Father LastName.  

clearheavens

Transitional deacon: Reverend Mr. or Deacon

Permanent deacon: Deacon

Diocesan priest: The Reverend

Priest who are members of religious orders: The Reverend Father

Priests who are abbots of monasteries: The Right Reverend

Monsignor: The Very Reverend or The Reverend Monsignor (this one isn't as clear as the others because monsignor is an honorary title and not a part of the Sacrament of Holy Orders so the titles change culture to culture)

Bishop: The Very Reverend or The Most Reverend

Keep in mind that this is just for the Latin Rite Catholic Church.  It will change for those who are in the Eastern Catholic Church.

rcj2rcd

Hi - Sorry to hijack the thread, but I have a follow up question. Our priest is a Jesuit, should I put "S.J." after his name on the invitation and in the wedding program? I noticed that "S.J." is included in everything he signs.

TIA

clearheavens

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_catholic-weddings_addressing-invites-priest-monsignor-deacon?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:615Discussion:2f12741b-34c1-496e-b22a-e26fdcce9b91Post:bb973660-2236-4394-bd40-89c726754316">Re: Addressing invites to priest, monsignor, deacon?</a>:
[QUOTE]Hi - Sorry to hijack the thread, but I have a follow up question<strong>. Our priest is a Jesuit, should I put "S.J." after his name on the invitation and in the wedding program?</strong> I noticed that "S.J." is included in everything he signs. TIA :)
Posted by rcj2rcd[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>Since you said he adds it to everything he signs, I would mention it.  I would do this:</div><div>
</div><div>Written: The Reverend Father John Smith, S.J.</div><div>Formal introduction: Father John Smith of the Society of Jesus</div><div>
</div><div>On that same note, you may see some priests sign with their academic degrees like PhD, DCL (Doctor of Canon Law), DD (Doctor of Divinity), etc.  For a wedding, I wouldn't mention it, just like I wouldn't put DDS (dentist) or Esq. (lawyer) for any of the lay people.</div>