A deanery is one form of division of a diocese into smaller groupings of parishes. Usually deaneries are named simply by a geographic designation.
A dean (appointed by the bishop) is responsible for each deanery.
The Diocese of Superior is divided into five deaneries (listed below).
Northwest Deanery | DEAN: Very Rev. Jim Tobolski
Total Population 75,521
Southwest Deanery | DEAN: Very Rev. John Gerritts
Total Population 174,672
North Central Deanery | DEAN: Very Rev. Aloysius Royan Anthony
Total Population 36,928
South Central Deanery | DEAN: Very Rev. Gregory Hopefl
Total Population 65,984
East Deanery | DEAN: Very Rev. Christopher Kemp
Total Population 86,074
View the Diocese of Superior as part of the Ecclesial Province of Milwaukee.
View the Diocese of Superior to see counties, cities and clusters of cities/parishes.
Canon 555 defines the duties of a dean as:
Additionally, the dean must follow the particular norms of the diocese. Canon 555 also particularly mentions that a dean must visit the parishes of the district in accord with the regulations made by the diocesan bishop.