Diocese of San Diego
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DEANS
1. To promote and coordinate pastoral life in the deanery, within the context of the entire local Church of the Diocese of San Diego, including:
a. to communicate deanery personnel needs and concerns to the bishop and/or Personnel Board;
b. to assist the bishop in parish evaluation and development.
2. To exercise pastoral leadership throughout the deanery in promoting the implementation of policies, guidelines and programs regarding evangelization and catechesis, liturgical and sacramental life, pastoral ministry and parish administration.
3. To preside over deanery meetings of the clergy.
4. To show concern for the welfare of the clergy of the deanery, especially at times of illness or difficulty, supporting them in their pastoral work and encouraging them to participate in the retreats and programs required for their physical, intellectual, emotional/relational and spiritual development.
5. To assist the bishop in the vocations apostolate, particularly as regards vocations to the priesthood, under the direction of the Office for Vocations.