Right Reverend

American

noun

an official form of address for abbots, abbesses, Anglican bishops, and other prelates.

Right Reverend British

adjective

(in Britain) a title of respect for an Anglican or Roman Catholic bishop

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Weaving between the two sides is the Bishop of Kirkstall, the Right Reverend Arun Arora, who is handing out chocolates.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025

The former Bishop of Liverpool the Right Reverend James Jones published a report into the Hillsborough disaster in 2017 and called for the creation of the charter.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2025

The Right Reverend Bev Mason released an open letter accusing the Church of England of "not properly and satisfactorily" addressing concerns about the Right Reverend Dr John Perumbalath.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2025

The Scottish Episcopal Church's Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney, the Right Reverend Anne Dyer, was suspended in 2022 and was due to face a disciplinary tribunal after three complaints were made against her.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2024

As I write, I have packed my bag and am sitting in the tree out front of Right Reverend Abernathy’s door.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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