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Philadelphia Cathedral Chapter

The Right Reverend Daniel G. P. Gutiérrez, Chair

The Very Reverend Judith A. Sullivan, President

The Reverend Canon Jordan F. Casson

The Reverend Asha George-Guiser

The Reverend Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt

The Reverend Joseph A. Wallace-Williams

Honorary Canons of the Cathedral
Mr. Wilson M. Brown, III
Mr. John Canterbury
Mr. Gie Liem
Ms. Lisa Liem
Mr. Norman McClave, III
The Rev. Canon Stephen Price
Mr. Eric Rabe
The Rev. Canon Emily Richards
The Very Rev. Canon Martini Shaw
Ms. Nokomis Wood


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The life and work of the Cathedral is governed by the Cathedral Chapter, the legal corporation on which the Diocesan Bishop serves as chair, and the Dean of the Cathedral as president. Twelve of the fifteen members (both clergy and lay) are drawn from across the Diocese, nominated by the Bishop and ratified by the Diocesan Convention. Three members are appointed from the Cathedral congregation. The term of office is three years.
The Right Rev. Daniel G. P. Gutierrez, Chair The Rt. Rev. Daniel G. P. Gutiérrez was consecrated on July 16, 2016 serving as the 16th bishop of the historic Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, which is the second oldest and fourth largest in the Episcopal Church. After his initial “listening pilgrimage” to all of the Diocese’s 133 parishes, Gutiérrez became focused on emphasizing the sacred presence of Jesus Christ and a call to holiness. In addition, the focus is empowering laity, inspiring creative solutions for church growth, emphasizing the missions of the church, social justice, poverty and ensuring that transparency is part of everything.
The Very Rev. Judith A. Sullivan, President The Very Rev. Judith Sullivan returned to the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral in 2010, following her election as the fourth dean. She has led a $120 million real estate project, including the development of a community center, childcare center, 18-story apartment building, and a 3-story office building which formerly housed the Offices of the Diocese of Pennsylvania. The project has resulted in the revitalization of the Cathedral campus, the stabilization of the historic Cathedral building, and the renewal of the Cathedral’s ministry in Philadelphia.
Mr. Charles Carr			The Rev. Canon Jordan F. Casson The Rev. Canon Jordan F. Casson is rector of St. Michael's Episcopal Church. He serves as diocesan Canon for Peace and Reconciliation.
Ms. Phyllis B. Cater Phyllis B. Cater is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Spectrum Community Health Services, Inc. a Federally Qualified Health Center with three locations in Philadelphia.			Mr. John Chou John is Executive Vice President and Special Advisor to the Chairman & CEO of AmerisourceBergen Corporation. He is a parishioner at the Church of St. Asaph in Bala Cynwyd.
Ms. Penny Cutler Penny is a member of Church of Our Saviour in Jenkintown where she serves on the Vestry and Altar Guild and teaches Sunday school.			Dr. Susan B. Ficke Susan Ficke has been Superintendent of Monroe Township Schools in New Jersey since September 2020.
The Rev. Asha George-Guiser Asha maintains a therapy practice in Blue Bell, PA integrating spirituality and psychology in cross-cultural settings. She serves St. Mark's Church in Honey Brook.			Ms. Anna Gerrity Anna, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is a lifelong Episcopalian, and a member of the Church of the Redeemer, Bryn Mawr, since 1990.
Ms. Carolyn Green Carolyn L. Green is a member of the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Chestnut Hill, where she has served on the vestry and sings in the choir.			The Rev. Jarrett Kerbel The Rev. Jarrett Kerbel is the rector of the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia.
The Rev. Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt The Reverend Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt serves the Diocese of Pennsylvania as Rector of St. Peter's Church in the Great Valley, Malvern, PA.			Ms. Luisa Rabe
The Rev. Joseph A. Wallace-Williams The Rev. Wallace-Williams is the ninth rector of the Church of Saint Luke and The Epiphany, Philadelphia. Originally from New Orleans, Fr. Joseph is a graduate of the University of the South's School of Theology, Sewanee, TN.