A diocese is divided into "contracts" kontrakt (deaneries), each with a kontraktsprost (provost), as the leader. Deaneries with a diocesan cathedral are called . Titular provosts can also sometimes be appointed, in Swedish called prost or . The dean and head minister of a cathedral is called domprost, "cathedral dean" or "cathedral provost", and is a member of the cathedral chapter as its vice chairman.
a diocese is divided into "contracts" kontrakt (deaneries) each with a kontraktsprost (provost) as the leader deaneries with a diocesan cathedral are called  titular provosts can also sometimes be appointed in swedish called prost or  the dean and head minister of a cathedral is called domprost "cathedral dean" or "cathedral provost" and is a member of the cathedral chapter as its vice chairman