Edward C. Chalfant

Edward Cole Chalfant (born August 14, 1937) was bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine from 1986 to 1996.

The Right Reverend

Edward C. Chalfant

D.D.
Bishop of Maine
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseMaine
In office1986-1996
PredecessorFrederick Wolf
SuccessorChilton R. Knudsen
Orders
Ordination1963
ConsecrationSeptember 21, 1984
by John Allin
Personal details
Born (1937-08-14) August 14, 1937
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
NationalityAmerican
DenominationAnglican
ParentsEdward Tumble Chalfant & Helen Louise Cole
SpouseMarydee Wimbish
Children2
Previous postCoadjutor Bishop of Maine (1984-1986)
Alma materWesleyan University

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 first as Associate rector of Ascension Church and then from 1967, as rector of St John's Church. 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 five priests nominated for the post of 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
  1. "Chalfant of Ohio Elected in Maine", The Archives of the Episcopal Church. Retrieved on 14 July 2018.
  2. "'Betrayal of Trust' Leads to Leave of Absence in Maine", The Archives of the Episcopal Church. Retrieved on 14 July 2018.
  3. "Bishop Chalfant of Maine Resigns", The Archives of the Episcopal Church. Retrieved on 14 July 2018.


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