Edward C. Chalfant
| The Right Reverend Edward C. Chalfant | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Maine | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Maine |
| In office | 1986-1996 |
| Predecessor | Frederick Wolf |
| Successor | Chilton R. Knudsen |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1963 |
| Consecration | 1984 |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
August 14, 1937 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Children | 2 |
| Previous post | Coadjutor Bishop of Maine (1984-1986) |
| Alma mater | Wesleyan University |
Edward Cole Chalfant (born August 14, 1937) was bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine from 1986 to 1996.
Biography
Chalfant was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1937. He is a graduate of Wesleyan University and the Virginia Theological Seminary. He was ordained in 1963 and served parishes in Clearwater, Florida until he was called to Southern Ohio in 1972 to be rector of St. Mark's Church in Columbus, Ohio. He also served as a deputy to General Convention and held numerous diocesan posts.
Bishop
In 1984 he was one of 5 priests nominated for the post of Co-coadjutor Bishop of Maine. He was elected in the 4th ballot on April 13, 1984. He succeeded Bishop Wolf in 1986.[1]
Resignation
In April 1996 it became known that Bishop Chalfant was involved in an extra-marital affair. He resigned his seat as Bishop of Maine on May 6 that same year upon the recommendation of the Presiding Bishop and standing committee of the diocese.[2] [3]
References
- ↑ "Chalfant of Ohio Elected in Maine", The Archives of the Episcopal Church. Retrieved on 14 July 2018.
- ↑ "'Betrayal of Trust' Leads to Leave of Absence in Maine", The Archives of the Episcopal Church. Retrieved on 14 July 2018.
- ↑ "Bishop Chalfant of Maine Resigns", The Archives of the Episcopal Church. Retrieved on 14 July 2018.
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