Proper Manner in Which to Write to and Address Clergy and Religious

The Holy Father

Address on envelope: His Holiness Pope Francis, 00120, Vatican City State, Europe

Salutation: Your Holiness

Cardinals

Address on envelope: His Eminence Cardinal (full name)

Salutation: Your Eminence

Archbishops

Address on envelope: Most Reverend (full name), D.D.

Salutation: Your Excellency

Bishops

Address on envelope: Most Reverend (full name), D.D.

Salutation: Your Excellency

Abbots

Address on envelope: Right Reverend (full name), Initials

Salutation: Dear Abbot (last name)

Monsignors

Address on envelope: Reverend Monsignor (full name)

Salutation: Dear Monsignor (last name)

Diocesan Priests

Address on envelope: Reverend (full name)

Salutation: Dear Father (last name)

Religious Order Priests

Address on envelope: Reverend (full name), Initials

Salutation: Dear Father (last name)

Permanent Deacons

Address on envelope: Deacon (full name)

Salutation: Dear Deacon (last name)

Transitional Deacons

Address on envelope: Reverend Mr. (full name)

Salutation: Dear Deacon (last Name)

Religious Brothers

Address on envelope: Brother (full name), Initials

Salutation: Dear Brother (First name)

Religious Sisters

Address on envelope: Sister (full name), Initials

Salutation: Dear Sister (First name)