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- The purpose of this arrangement is to assist the bishop in his administration of the diocese. Often a diocese is a large geographical region and in order to govern the diocese effectively, the bishop needs deans to help oversee the parishes and ensure they are functioning properly.
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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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Dec 31, 2010 · Canon 43 of the Code of Canons of the Scottish Episcopal Church states that the bishop of each diocese appoints a dean. The dean holds office for a period of five years, renewable for a further period or periods of five years by mutual consent.
Apr 8, 2019 · Often a diocese is a large geographical region and in order to govern the diocese effectively, the bishop needs deans to help oversee the parishes and ensure they are functioning...
The Area Dean has responsibilities involving the care of people and church buildings in a Deanery and is appointed by the Diocesan Bishop after consultation with the clergy and lay people of a Deanery. The Area Dean works in partnership with the Deanery Lay Chair.
Once it is known that a Deanery is to become vacant, the Diocesan Bishop will need to liaise with the Archbishops’ Secretary for Appointments (ASA) to set out an outline timetable for the process of selecting the next Dean.
One of the most important objectives of the Synodical Government Measure 1969, was to strengthen church organisation at deanery level. The task of the deanery synods, as set out in the Measure is as follows: to raise matters, as the deanery synod consider appropriate, with the Diocesan Synod.
The Dean’s role is to lead, counsel and assist all the priests in the Deanery in their pastoral ministry. He should promote priestly fraternity and spirituality, developing a real sense of mutual concern, support and co-operation among all the clergy of his Deanery, encouraging social contacts between them.
