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Philadelphia Cathedral Chapter

The Right Reverend Daniel G. P. Gutiérrez, Chair
The Very Reverend Judith A. Sullivan, President

The Very Reverend Jonathan Clodfelter
The Reverend Gerald S. Collins
Mr. Dale Cranmer
The Reverend Ernest Curtin
Ms. Penny Cutler
Ms. Giby Garnier
Mr. Everett Gillison
Ms. Carolyn Green
Ms. Helen Jennings
Mr. Norman McClave, III
The Reverend Dr. Mary Ann B. Mertz
The Reverend Michael Rau
Mr. Arthur Sudler
Ms. Margaret Thompson

Honorary Canons of the Cathedral
Mr. Wilson M. Brown, III
Mr. John Caterbury
Mr. Gie Liem
Ms. Lisa Liem
Mr. Norman McClave, III
The Rev. Canon Stephen Price
Mr. Eric Rabe
The Very Rev. 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 Bishop Gutierrez was consecrated on July 16, 2016, to serve as the 16th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. Before his calling as Bishop, he served as Canon to the Ordinary, Chief Operating Office and Chief of Staff in the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande.
The Very Rev. Judith A. Sullivan, President Dean Sullivan returned to the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral in July, 2010, following her election as the fourth dean. She had served previously at this Cathedral, first as Missioner and then as Canon Residentiary, from 2004 to 2007. Prior to her return, she was the Associate Rector of the Church of the Redeemer in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
The Very Rev. Jonathan Clodfelter The Very Rev. Jonathan N. Clodfelter served for the last twelve years as the rector of St. Mark's Church, Frankford. He is the Dean of the Pennypack Deanery.			The Rev. Gerald S. Collins The Reverend Gerald S. Collins (Jay) serves the Diocese of Pennsylvania as Interim Rector of St. Paul's, Doylestown.
Mr. Dale Cranmer Dale Cranmer lives in Lansdowne and has been a member of the Cathedral congregation for 15 years.			The Rev. Ernest Curtin
Ms. Penny Cutler			Ms. Giby Garnier Giby Garnier has been a member of the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral (formerly The Church of the Saviour) since June 1970. She was a Vestry member for many years and Rector's Warden.
Mr. Everett Gillison Everett A. Gillison, Chief of Staff to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety, was appointed on October 19, 2011.			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.
Ms. Helen Jennings Helen Jennings is a lifelong Episcopalian. She is a member of St. David's Church, Wayne where she shares her gifts in the areas of centering and contemplative prayer.			Mr. Norman McClave III Norm and his wife Kathleen live in Bryn Mawr and attend the Redeemer. Norm served as Accounting Warden and Vestry member of the Redeemer for 3 years.
The Rev. Dr. Mary Ann B. Mertz The Rev. Dr. Mary Ann Mertz serves as Rector of St. Christopher's, Oxford. She also serves as the Chairperson of the diocesan Liturgical Commission.			The Rev. Michael Rau
Mr. Arthur Sudler Mr. Arthur K. Sudler is a member of the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas in Overbrook Hills where he is the Chair of the Historical Society.			Ms. Margaret Thompson Meg Thompson is a member of the Philadelphia Cathedral and recently served on Bishop Nominating/Search committee for the Diocese of Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia Cathedral Chapter

The Right Reverend Daniel G. P. Gutiérrez, Chair
The Very Reverend Judith A. Sullivan, President

The Very Reverend Jonathan Clodfelter
The Reverend Gerald S. Collins
Mr. Dale Cranmer
The Reverend Ernest Curtin
Ms. Penny Cutler
Ms. Giby Garnier
Mr. Everett Gillison
Ms. Carolyn Green
Ms. Helen Jennings
Mr. Norman McClave, III
The Reverend Dr. Mary Ann B. Mertz
The Reverend Michael Rau
Mr. Arthur Sudler
Ms. Margaret Thompson

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

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