Dean E. Wolfe

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Dean E. Wolfe
Rector of St Bartholomew's Church
Church Episcopal Church
Appointed2016
In office2017-present
PredecessorF. M. Stallings Jr.
Orders
Ordination1992
by  William E. Swing
ConsecrationNovember 8, 2003
by  D. Bruce MacPherson
Personal details
Born (1956-06-04) June 4, 1956 (age 68)
Dayton, Ohio, United States
Denomination Anglican
ParentsBill and Millie Wolfe
SpouseElle Frantz-Wolfe
Children1
Previous post(s) Bishop of Kansas (2004-2017)

Dean Elliott Wolfe, D.D. (born June 4, 1956) is a prominent Episcopal bishop currently serving as the thirteenth rector of the historic St. Bartholomew's Church in New York City since January 2017. Previously, he served as the ninth Bishop of Kansas between 2004 and 2017. With a career spanning over four decades, Wolfe has held various significant roles within The Episcopal Church, providing spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and engaging in extensive administrative and outreach activities.

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Early life and education

Wolfe was born on June 4, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, to Bill and Millie Wolfe. He was raised in the Church of the Brethren and by the age of 16 was licensed to preach in that church while, at the age of 21, he was given responsibility for a parish. [1] He pursued his undergraduate studies at Miami University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and religion in 1987, and then worked in sales and marketing. He joined the Episcopal Church when he was studying at Bethany Theological Seminary. Later, he enrolled at Virginia Theological Seminary from where he earned his Master of Divinity degree in 1992. The latter also awarded him a Doctor of Divinity in 2004. [2]

Ordained ministry

Wolfe was ordained deacon and priest in 1992 at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco. He then served as associate rector of Saint Clement's Episcopal Church, Berkeley, California (1992-1994). In 1994, he became associate rector of Trinity Church in Boston, contributing to the dynamic growth and spiritual renewal of the largest Episcopal parish in New England (1994-1998). He then served as vice rector of the Church of St. Michael and All Angels in Dallas, Texas, [3] overseeing ministries in what was then the largest Episcopal parish in the United States (1998-2003).

Bishop of Kansas

On July 12, 2003, Wolfe was elected on the fifth ballot to serve as Coadjutor Bishop of Kansas. He was consecrated at Grace Cathedral on November 8, 2003, by the Bishop of Western Louisiana, D. Bruce MacPherson. [4] He succeeded as diocesan bishop on January 1, 2004. During his episcopacy he revised the campus ministry program to provide an opportunity for an Episcopal presence on a larger number of campuses across the diocese. He also was committed to a robust diocesan youth ministry. He helped strengthen the Kansas School for Ministry and later helped create it successor, the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. He also officiated the first authorized Episcopal same-sex marriage in the diocese. He resigned as bishop on January 31, 2017 as he became the rector of St. Bartholomew’s Church in New York City, [5]

Vice President, House of Bishops

From June 2009 to January 2017, Wolfe served three terms as Vice President of the House of Bishops of The Episcopal Church. In this role, he worked closely with the Presiding Bishop and represented The Episcopal Church to the Archbishop of Canterbury and other leaders of the Anglican Communion.

Rector of St. Bartholomew's

In 2016, Wolfe was called as rector of St. Bartholomew's Church in New York City and accepted on November 13, 2016. [6] He commenced his ministry on February 5, 2017, and was formally installed as the 13th rector by the Bishop of New York, Andrew M. L. Dietsche, on June 9, 2017. [7] He provides leadership to one of the largest Episcopal parishes in the city.


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References

  1. ↑ "Dallas Priest Elected in Kansas". The Living Church . 227: 6. August 3, 2003.
  2. ↑ "MORE ABOUT DEAN WOLFE", St Barts. Retrieved on February 8, 2022.
  3. ↑ "The Right Rev. Dean Wolfe", day1. Retrieved on February 8, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Kansas bishop takes risks quickly". The Living Church . 227: 7. November 30, 2003.
  5. ↑ "Previous Bishops of Kansas". Episcopal Diocese of Kansas . Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Kansas Bishop Dean E. Wolfe announces call to become rector of St. Bart’s, New York City", Episcopal News Service, November 14, 2016. Retrieved on February 8, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Dean Elliott Wolfe inducted rector of St. Bart’s in Manhattan", Episcopal News Service, June 26, 2017. Retrieved on February 8, 2022.
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