Deaneries shall be constituted as determined by The Bishop. The Deanery clergy membership shall constitute all members of the clergy who are resident or have a cure in the Deanery. The Bishop shall appoint a Dean for each of the Deaneries. The Dean shall be a priest resident in the Deanery and shall be appointed for a term of three years. The Bishop may reappoint Deans at his discretion. The duties of a Dean of a Deanery are as determined by The Bishop. (See Canon 14 of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana)

The Deans of the Diocese of Louisiana

2021-2024

• Southwest: The Very Rev. Stephen Crawford (St. Mary’s, Franklin)

2023-2026

• Baton Rouge: The Very Rev. Chris Duncan (St. James, Baton Rouge)
• Jefferson: The Very Rev. Fred Devall (St. Martin’s, Metairie)
• New Orleans: The Very Rev. David duPlantier (Christ Church Cathedral, New Orleans)
• Northshore: The Very Rev. Seth Donald (Christ Episcopal, Mandeville)