Dean Transition
Interim Dean
As our Calling Committee searches for St. Paul’s Cathedral’s next Dean, Bishop Susan Brown Snook has appointed the Reverend Canon Allisyn L. Thomas to serve as our Interim Dean.
The Very Rev. Penny Bridges (Left) The Rev. Canon Allisyn Thomas (Right)
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Protocol dictates that she distance herself from the cathedral community until such time as the new dean is established and comfortable with her presence.
The ministry and mission of the Cathedral will continue without a pause, thanks to our wonderful staff team and many dedicated congregants.
Chapter has called the Rev. Canon Allisyn Thomas as interim Dean. Allisyn, who is well known and beloved in the Cathedral community, will work in partnership with the Dean’s Warden, Mark Lester, Chapter, and the executive staff.
Chapter will appoint a calling committee from among the congregation. The calling committee will work with guidance from the Bishop’s office and will ultimately present one or more final candidates to Chapter: Chapter will make the call to the chosen candidate. All candidate names will be kept confidential.
No. Although the Rev. Canon Brooks Mason will reach mandatory retirement age this year, the Bishop has given permission for him to stay through the interim.
About 12-18 months, so we hope to welcome our new Dean in early 2028.
