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 Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Popayán Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Popayán The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption () also called Popayán Cathedral It is a cathedral church of Catholic worship dedicated to the Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of the Assumption of Popayán. The building is located on the west side of Caldas Park in the historic center of the city of Popayán (Cauca) in the South American country of Colombia. It is Metropolitan Cathedral and Basilica minor. It is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Popayan, seat of the Archbishop and Metropolitan Chapter. In 1546,