ADL Deaneries
A Deanery or a Vicariate Forane is a subdivision of a diocese, consisting of a number of parishes, which is presided over by a dean appointed by the bishop. It could also be defined in the Catholic Church as regional group of neighboring parishes within a diocese.
Structure and Purpose
- Geographic grouping: A bishop divides a large diocese into smaller local areas, also known as vicariates forane, to make administration and cooperation easier.
- Bridge to the bishop: It connects local parish needs directly to the diocesan bishop.
- Shared work: Parishes coordinate pastoral activities, youth programs, and community outreach together.
The Role of a Dean
- The Dean: A local parish priest appointed by the bishop to lead the deanery.
- Clergy support: The dean checks on local priests, helps them when they struggle, and builds brotherhood among them.
- Supervision: The dean ensures that churches follow liturgical laws, keep proper records, and care for their buildings.
Would you like to know how many deaneries are in your specific diocese or learn more about the responsibilities of a parish priest?
The Archdiocese is divided into the following deaneries, to help in the smooth operations and communications within the archdiocese. There are a total of twelve (12) deaneries across Lusaka namely,
- Chawama Deanery
- Chelstone Deanery
- Chilanga Deanery
- Ibex Deanery
- Kabanana Deanery
- Kafue Deanery
- Kanyama Deanery
- Longacres Deanery
- Luangwa Deanery
- Matero Deanery
- Mumbwa Deanery
- Roma Deanery
These have been strategically positioned so as to minister the word of God to people and that all may recieve the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
