The table below shows you how to address Clergy of the Church of England both verbally and in writing.
| Office | Address (in correspondence) | Dear... |
|---|---|---|
| Archbishop |
The Most Reverend and Right Honourable The Lord Archbishop of Canterbury (or York) |
Archbishop |
| Archbishop upon resignation | The Right Reverend and Right Honourable | Bishop |
| Diocesan Bishop | The Right Reverend The Lord Bishop of... | Bishop |
| Bishop of London | The Right Reverend and Right Honourable The Lord Bishop of London | Bishop |
| Suffragan Bishop | The Right Reverend The Bishop of... | Bishop |
| Bishop upon resignation | The Right Reverend John Doe | Bishop |
| Deans | The Very Reverend The Dean of... | Dean |
| Deans previously consecrated a Bishop | The Right Reverend The Dean of... | Dean |
| Canons (or Prebendaries) | The Reverend Canon (Prebendary) John Doe | Canon (Prebendary) or Canon (Prebendary) Jones |
| Archdeacons | The Venerable The Archdeacon of... | Archdeacon |
| Clergy - male | The Reverend John Doe | Mr Doe |
| Clergy - female | The Reverend Jane Doe | Mrs/Miss Doe |
Please note: The office of Provost has now been abolished, all Cathedrals now have Deans.