1.1. the Deanery Provides an Important Two-Way Line Of
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1. THE DEANERY STRUCTURE 1.1. The Deanery provides an important two-way line of communication and information between the parishes and the Diocese for collaborative efforts and the sharing of best- practices in a radian. The deanery facilitates the convening of priests (pastors, parochial vicars, active, and retired), deacons, and administrators of parishes of the Deanery, at least four times a year, for meetings to discuss and achieve a uniform application of diocesan policies, programs, and broad implementation of the pastoral initiatives of the Bishop, as well as uniform observance of the diocesan statues and policy. The deanery structure fosters cooperative endeavors and the sharing of resources between parishes and the Diocese as well as between parishes themselves. 1.2. A direct line of communication is to be maintained between the Presbyteral Council and the local deaneries. Each deanery will have an Ex-Officio representative on the Presbyteral Council, who will share information from meetings with the deaneries as well as bring suggestions and concerns to the Presbyteral Council. While each deanery is to meet at least four times a year, some deaneries choose to meet monthly which helps to keep open communication between the Presbyteral Council and the local deaneries. To help inform this conversation, it is important that minutes from the deanery meetings be sent as soon as possible to the Office of the Chancellor for dissemination to Presbyteral Council members. 1.3. There are five deaneries within the Diocese. The Deaneries are divided along county lines, with the exception of Hampden County being split into “East” and “West”. The deaneries are: Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden East and Hampden West. It is recommended that the Franklin and Hampshire deaneries hold joint Deanery meetings. The new deaneries would be broken down as follows: 1.4. Berkshire 1.4.1. St. John Paul II Parish, Adams • with St. Stanislaus Kostka Mission, Adams 1.4.2. St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Cheshire • with North American Martyrs Chapel, Lanesborough 1.4.3. St. Agnes Parish, Dalton • with St. Patrick Chapel, Hinsdale 1.4.4. St. Peter Parish, Great Barrington 1.4.5. St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Housatonic 1.4.6. St. Mary Mother of the Church Parish, Lee • with St. Mary of the Lakes Mission, Otis • and St. Joseph Mission, Stockbridge 1.4.7. St. Ann Parish, Lenox 1.4.8. St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Lenox Dale 1.4.9. St. Elizabeth of Hungary, North Adams 1.4.10. Sacred Heart Parish, Pittsfield 1.4.11. St. Charles Parish, Pittsfield The Dean, The Deanery and The Episcopal Vicar in the Diocese of Springfield - 2/14/19 page 1 1.4.12. St. Joseph Parish, Pittsfield 1.4.13. St. Mark Parish, Pittsfield 1.4.14. Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Sheffield • with Our Lady of the Hills Mission, Monterey 1.4.15. and St. Patrick Parish, West Stockbridge 1.4.16. St. Patrick and Raphael Parish, Williamstown 1.5. Franklin 1.5.1. Blessed Sacrament Parish, Greenfield 1.5.2. Holy Trinity Parish, Greenfield 1.5.3. St. Patrick Parish, Northfield 1.5.4. St. Mary Parish, Orange 1.5.5. St. Joseph Parish, Shelburne Falls • with St. Christopher Mission, Charlemont • and St. John the Baptist Mission, Colrain 1.5.6. Holy Family Parish, South Deerfield • with St. Mark Mission, Conway 1.5.7. Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, Turners Falls 1.5.8. Our Lady of Peace Parish, Turners Falls 1.6. Hampshire 1.6.1. Newman Center, Amherst 1.6.2. St. Brigid Parish, Amherst 1.6.3. St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Belchertown 1.6.4. Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Easthampton 1.6.5. Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Granby 1.6.6. Most Holy Redeemer Parish, Hadley 1.6.7. Our Lady of Grace Parish, Hatfield 1.6.8. Our Lady of the Hills Parish, Haydenville 1.6.9. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Northampton 1.6.10. St. Patrick Parish, South Hadley 1.6.11. St. Theresa of Lisieux Parish, South Hadley 1.6.12. All Saints Parish, Ware 1.6.13. St. Mary Parish, Ware The Dean, The Deanery and The Episcopal Vicar in the Diocese of Springfield - 2/14/19 page 2 1.7. Hampden East 1.7.1. St. Christopher Parish, Brimfield 1.7.2. Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Chicopee 1.7.3. St. Anne Parish, Chicopee 1.7.4. St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Chicopee 1.7.5. St. Rose de Lima Parish, Chicopee 1.7.6. St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr Basilica, Chicopee 1.7.7. St. Michael Parish, East Longmeadow 1.7.8. St. Mary Parish, Hampden 1.7.9. Immaculate Conception Parish, Indian Orchard 1.7.10. St. Mary’s Parish, Longmeadow 1.7.11. Christ the King Parish, Ludlow 1.7.12. Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Ludlow 1.7.13. St. Elizabeth Parish, Ludlow 1.7.14. St. Patrick Parish, Monson 1.7.15. St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Palmer 1.7.16. All Souls Parish, Springfield 1.7.17. Blessed Sacrament Parish, Springfield 1.7.18. Holy Cross Parish, Springfield 1.7.19. Holy Name Parish, Springfield 1.7.20. Mary, Mother of Hope Parish, Springfield 1.7.21. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Springfield 1.7.22. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish, Springfield 1.7.23. Sacred Heart Parish, Springfield 1.7.24. St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Springfield 1.7.25. St. Michael’s Cathedral Parish, Springfield • St. Francis Chapel, Springfield 1.7.26. St. Patrick Parish, Springfield 1.7.27. St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Springfield 1.7.28. Divine Mercy Parish, Three Rivers 1.7.29. St. Cecilia Parish, Wilbraham 1.8. Hampden West 1.8.1. St. John the Evangelist Parish, Agawam The Dean, The Deanery and The Episcopal Vicar in the Diocese of Springfield - 2/14/19 page 3 1.8.2. Sacred Heart Parish, Feeding Hills 1.8.3. Blessed Sacrament, Holyoke 1.8.4. Our Lady of the Cross, Holyoke 1.8.5. Immaculate Conception Parish, Holyoke 1.8.6. Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Holyoke 1.8.7. St. Jerome Parish, Holyoke 1.8.8. Holy Family Parish, Russell 1.8.9. Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Southwick 1.8.10. St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, West Springfield 1.8.11. Holy Trinity Parish, Westfield 1.8.12. Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, Westfield 1.8.13. St. Mary Parish, Westfield 1.8.14. St. Peter and St. Casimir Parish, Westfield 2. THE DEAN 2.1. The Dean is the Bishop’s special representative within the deanery. 2.2. The office of Dean is to be exercised in accordance with the prescriptions of Canon Law [Canon 553-555]. 2.3. The Dean’s role is primarily pastoral, being an extension of the Bishop’s pastoral role as shepherd in a particular area of the diocese known as a Deanery, promoting and sustaining the mission and ministry of the local church as envisioned by the Second Vatican Council, embracing clergy, religious and lay people alike. 2.4. Furthermore, the Dean is the Bishop’s personal representative in the Deanery and acts in this capacity when the necessary authority is delegated to him by the Bishop for carrying out the duties set forth in this document. 2.5. The Dean is also a vital channel of communication between the Bishop and the priests, deacons and people of his Deanery. This implies a two-way flow of information and communication: 2.6. The Bishop relies on the Dean to implement, at Deanery level, all major diocesan decisions, policies and recommendations. 2.7. Working in concert with the Bishop, the Dean has the obligation to share with him any concerns that he may have about the common good of all the People of God in the Diocese. 2.8. He must also represent to the Bishop the views of priests, deacons, religious and people under his pastoral care as the Dean. 2.9. The establishment of good communication, and the care for appropriate confidentiality, must be priorities for the good working of the Deaneries and the Diocese as a whole. The Dean, The Deanery and The Episcopal Vicar in the Diocese of Springfield - 2/14/19 page 4 3. THE APPOINTMENT OF THE DEAN 3.1. Any Pastor or Administrator in the Deanery is eligible for this office. 3.2. The Bishop will invite nominations from all the priests of the Deanery (both active and retired) before appointing a Dean. 3.2.1. The priests of the Deanery should nominate a man who has their confidence and support: to initiate, promote and co-ordinate, together with priests, laity and religious, the projects and activities which will develop and realize the potential of the Deanery. 3.2.2. Who has leadership ability and good communication skills. 3.2.3. Who will have a special care for the priests and deacons within the Deanery. 3.2.4. Who can work collaboratively and effectively with the Bishop, brother priests, the deacons, religious, and laity – all for the good of the Church. 3.3. The Dean is appointed for a period of three years. A Dean may also be reappointed for a second three-year term, but then is ineligible for a third consecutive term. The Bishop may remove a Dean from office at will 3.4. At the time of his installation, the Dean is to make a profession of faith and oath of fidelity. 4. THE BISHOP AND THE DEAN 4.1. The Bishop will, from time to time, assemble the Deans and Vicars for discussion, consultation, planning, and sharing of best practices.