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

But the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Right Reverend Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, and the Chelmsford diocesan safeguarding officer Amanda Knight said they "respectfully disagree" with some of the Commission's conclusions.

From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026

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

During the Bishop’s phased return, the Right Reverend Ian Paton - who is Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane - will assist with her duties.

From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2024

"The figures don't quite add up to me," the Right Reverend Guli Francis-Dehqani said.

From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2024

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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