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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Right Reverend

When asked about this, the Right Reverend Rod Reid said both the award-winning band and Flint's family had been "very respectful" in their design.

From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026

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 Dr John Perumbalath has denied the allegations made by two women outlined in a Channel 4 News investigation.

From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2025

On Thursday, Bishop of Derry the Right Reverend Donal McKeown had appealed for calm ahead of the bonfire.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2024

The Right Reverend had told me I should be grateful to live there, a girl with no relations left in the world.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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