What are the titles of the clergy?
The chief minister of a parish is a rector, while a vicar presides over a mission; the chief minister of a cathedral is the dean. Bishops are titled “the Rt. Rev.” (as in “right good” or “right much”), deans are “the Very Rev.”and priests and deacons are simply “the Rev.” Priests are sometimes called “Mother” or “Father” and bishops are called “Bishop.” It is always correct to address a priest as “Mr.,” “Mrs.,” “Ms.,” or whatever is preferred, and deacons are usually called by such a title. But our clergy are never called “Reverend.” And they are not referred to as “preacher” unless they are in the actual act of preaching. While presiding at the Eucharist, they are called the “celebrant.” In some dioceses, the bishop’s administrative aide is an archdeacon, who is called “the Venerable.” Other aides to the bishop or priests on the staff of a cathedral may be called “Canon.” Monks and nuns who are not ordained clergy may be called “brother” or “sister.” Some Episcopalians take much delig
