Bishop

Capitalize when part of a proper name, but lowercase in all other uses. Bishop John Smith presided over the service. An alternative title when referencing a U.S. bishop is the Rt. Rev.: The Rt. Rev. John Smith, bishop of the Diocese of Louisiana, presided over the service. See also titles: clergy and religious, presiding bishop

Preferred form is to use and capitalize “Bishop” before the individual’s name. Substitute “the Rt. Rev.” if applicable and appropriate to the context. Bishop Jane Doe of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi; the Rt. Rev. Jane Doe, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi; Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi Bishop Jane Doe. The title “the Rt. Rev.” also applies to assistant bishops, bishops coadjutor, bishops suffragan, and diocesan bishops.