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The deans in the Church of England are the senior Anglican clergy who head the chapter of a collegiate church (almost all of which are cathedrals). If they are dean of the diocesan chapter, they are the senior priest of the diocese and often also undertake some other diocesan and civic duties in the area. As of 31 May 2022 [update] , there are 46 deans (including vacancies): 44 of cathedrals plus the two royal peculiars.
Church | Acting dean | Person | Date of birth & age | Acting since |
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Norwich Cathedral | Acting Dean of Norwich, the Vice-Dean and Canon Librarian | Peter Doll | 1962 (age 60–61) [74] | 1 May 2022 [75] |
Canterbury Cathedral | Acting Dean of Canterbury and Canon Residentiary | Jane Hedges | 1955 (age 67–68) [76] | [77] | mid-June 2022
Durham Cathedral | Acting Dean of Durham, the Vice-Dean and Canon Precentor | Michael Hampel | 1967 (age 55–56) [78] | 25 September 2022 [79] [33] |
Leicester Cathedral | Acting Dean of Leicester, Sub-Dean and Canon Missioner | Karen Rooms | 1955 (age 67–68) [80] | 17 December 2022 (announced) [81] |
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