Dean of Lichfield

The cathedral close at Lichfield

The Dean of Lichfield is the head (primus inter pares – first among equals) and chair of the chapter of canons, the ruling body of Lichfield Cathedral. The dean and chapter are based at the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Chad in Lichfield. The cathedral is the mother church of the Diocese of Lichfield and seat of the Bishop of Lichfield. The current Dean is Jan McFarlane, since 21 September 2024.[1]

  1. ^ "The Dean's Installation: Rediscovering Faith". Lichfield Cathedral. 27 September 2024. Archived from the original on 4 October 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.