Background
Chalfant, Edward Cole was born on August 14, 1937 in Pittsburgh. Son of Edward Trimble and Helen Louise (Cole) Chalfant.
Chalfant, Edward Cole was born on August 14, 1937 in Pittsburgh. Son of Edward Trimble and Helen Louise (Cole) Chalfant.
Bachelor of Arts, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, 1960. Certified Saint Augustines, Canterbury, England, 1962. Master of Divinity, Virginia Theological Seminary, 1963, honorary Doctor of Divinity, 1985.
Ordained to ministry Episcopal Church, 1963. Association.rector Church of Ascension, Clearwater, Florida, 1963-1967. Vicar Saint John"sEpiscopal Church, Clearwater, 1967-1972.
Rector Saint Mark"s Church, Columbus, Ohio, 1972-1984.
Bishop coadjutor Diocese of Maine, Portland, 1984-1986,bishop, 1986. Consultant in field
Board directors Young Men’s Christian Association, Clearwater, 1966—1972, Mental Health Association & Clinic,, Clearwater, 1969—1972. Board directors United Way, since 1988. Incorporator Maine Medical Center, since 1989.
Member of Athletic Club (Columbus), Bucks Harbor Yacht Club (Southern Brooksville, Maine).
Married Marydee Wimbish Chalfant, August 29, 1959. Children: Edward Cole, Margaret Louise.