What is a Region? Canon 20: Regions and Regional Deans
A Region is a group of parishes that work together for communication, support, and consultation. Each Region is guided by a Regional Council, a Regional Dean, and an Archdeacon. The Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island has 10 Regions.
Role of the Regional Dean
Each Region has a Regional Dean, who is responsible for:
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Providing leadership within the Region
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Gathering clergy for collaboration and council
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Convening the Regional Council
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Overseeing administration for that part of the Diocese (including finance and property)
Regional Council Membership
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All clergy in a Region are members of the Regional Council.
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Their regular collegial meeting is called clericus.
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Lay delegates are elected at each Parish’s annual meeting and also serve on the Regional Council.
In Prince Edward Island, the Diocesan Church Society serves as the Regional Council for Region 1, representing all PEI parishes.
Below are links to each Region and the contact information for each REgional Dean.
Region 1: Prince Edward Island
Regional Dean: Rev’d Shirley Cole
Region 2: Cape Breton
Regional Dean: Vacant
Region 3: Northumbria
Regional Dean: Sandra Matheson
Region 4: Eastern Shore
Regional Dean: Rev’d Dawn Dickieson‑Leger
Region 5: Dartmouth
Regional Dean: Rev’d Matthew Sponagle
Region 6: Chebucto
Regional Dean: Rev’d Tammy Hodge Orovec
Region 7: Rivers to Trails
Regional Dean: Rev’d Cathy Lee Cunningham
Region 8: Valley
Regional Dean: Rev’d Nicole Uzans
Region 9: South Shore
Regional Dean: Rev’d Dr. Patti Brace
Region 10: Chignecto
Regional Dean: Rev’d Dr. Brian Spence