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 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

She previously acted as Bishop of Southampton after the sudden retirement of the Right Reverend Tim Dakin.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2024

Saturday's service will be the last time new clergy are ordained by the Bishop of Exeter, the Right Reverend Robert Atwell, who is due to retire in September.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2023

I could tell that the Right Reverend wasn’t about to head back to the middle of New York State with me in tow.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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