Texas has ten convocations, the head of which, nominated by the bishop and elected by council, is called the “dean.”
A larger geographical entity within the diocese is called a convocation. It is geographic and usually includes one metropolitan area with surrounding counties. Texas has ten convocations, the head of which, nominated by the bishop and elected by council, is called the “dean.” The dean arranges meetings of the convocational clergy to provide fellowship, continuing education, communication, planning and moral support for clergy and their families and to gather lay members to share ideas and projects. Deans are ex-officio members of the Executive Board of the Diocese.
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Bi-Vocational Priests
The Rev. Paul Skeith, SoCo, Austin
Vocational Deacons
The Rev. Janet Halstead, Christ Church, Cedar Park
South Region
East Harris, The Rev. Victor Thomas, St. James’, Houston
Galveston, The Rev. Mike Stone, St. Thomas the Apostle (Nassau Bay), Houston
West Harris, The Rev. James “Jimmy” M. L. Grace, St. Andrew’s, Houston
East Region
Northeast, The Rev. Mitchell “Mitch” Tollett, St. Francis, Tyler
San Jacinto, The Rev. Dr. Gerry Sevick, Trinity, The Woodlands
Southeast, The Rev. James Pevehouse, St. Mark’s, Beaumont
West Region
Austin, The Rev. Eileen O’Brien, St. James’, Austin
Central, The Rev. Daryl Hay, St. Andrew’s, Bryan
Northwest, The Rev. Aaron Zimmerman, St. Alban’s, Waco
Southwest, The Rev. Travis Smith, Holy Comforter, Angleton
North Region
Fort Worth, The Rev. Karen Calafat, St. Luke’s in the Meadow, Fort Worth
