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      • Each deanery is headed by a vicar forane, also called a dean or archpriest, who is—according to the definition provided in canon 553 —a priest appointed by the bishop after consultation with the priests exercising ministry in the deanery.
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  2. Apr 8, 2019 · On occasion Catholics might hear or see the term “deanery” or “dean” talked about in the parish bulletin or during Sunday announcements. What does it mean? In the most recent Code of Canon Law,...

  3. DEANERY. A subdivision of a diocese, consisting of a number parishes, over which presides a dean appointed by a bishop. The duty of the dean is to watch over the clergy of the deanery,...

  4. A dean, in an ecclesiastical context, is a cleric holding certain positions of authority within a religious hierarchy. The title is used mainly in the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion, and many Lutheran denominations. A dean's assistant is called a sub-dean.

  5. The role of the Dean is primarily pastoral, a sharing in the Bishop’s ministry as shepherd of the diocese. It is an office of apostolic caring for a particular area of the diocese, and of promoting and sustaining action among parishes as envisaged by the Second Vatican Council.

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  6. It’s called a deanery. The Diocese of Fargo is made up of eight deaneries, which are eight geographical territories with their own boundaries. Each deanery is led by a dean nominated by the priests within that deanery and approved by the bishop. In most cases the dean is an experienced pastor.

  7. Aug 3, 2024 · Meaning of “Chosen” in the Bible. The concept of being “chosen” in the Bible extends beyond mere selection; it encompasses a profound relationship between God and His people marked by grace, purpose, and responsibility. In Deuteronomy 7:6, God proclaims to Israel, “For you are a people holy to the LORD your God; the LORD your God has ...

  8. A dean, according to Bishop McClory, should be “someone who is a good listener, who is respected by his brother priests, someone who is respected for his leadership ability and is willing to have a spirit of corporation with the priest and lay faithful in the deanery – and also someone who has a passion to serve the people of God.”

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