Hierarchy of the Catholic Church chapter of his cathedral or of a collegiate church (so called after their chapter). These priests are given the title of canon. He also appoints six to twelve priests from the presbyteral council to serve as a college of consultors. They have the responsibility to elect the diocesan administrator in the event of the vacancy of the see. The bishop appoints priests and other members of the faithful to various advisory bodies. These include the presbyteral council, the diocesan synod, and the pastoral council. "The Vicar Forane known also as the Dean or the Archpriest or by some other title,
Cathedral Church of Saint Matthew (Dallas) local church setting. The Instituto Teologico de San Mateo provides theological formation in Spanish language for those discerning for deaconal ministry. The cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Dallas. The Right Reverend James Monte Stanton was consecrated the sixth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas March 6, 1993. Bishop Stanton retired on May 31, 2014. The diocese is currently under the stewardship of the Right Rev. Paul Lambert, the current suffragan bishop, and the Standing Committee until a new bishop is elected. In 2013, the cathedral vestry called The Very Reverend Dr. Neal Michell to be the