Dean (religion)

In religious terminology, a dean is a title accorded to persons holding cartain positions of authority within a religious heirarchy. It is used mainly in the Anglican Communion and the Roman Catholic Church.

Roman Catholic Church

In the Roman Catholic Church, a dean is a priest responsible for a number of parishes within a diocese. The office is sometimes referred to as the deanery of the diocese.

Related Topics:
Roman Catholic Church - Diocese

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Another important use of the term within the Roman Catholic Church is in the office of the Dean of the College of Cardinals, currently Angelo Cardinal Sodano.

Related Topics:
Dean of the College of Cardinals - Angelo Cardinal Sodano

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