About the Dean
The Very Reverend John P. Downey has been Dean of the Cathedral of Saint Paul since April 4, 1987. He is a native of Corry, PA and graduated from Grove City College and Seabury-Western Theological Seminary. He has previously served at St. Laurences, Osceola Mills, Holy Trinity, Houtzdale and Grace Church, Ridgway, all in the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania. He has had extensive diocesan, national, and community experience and is currently, with his wife, Sharon, co-chair of the North American Cathedral Deans Conference.