R. William Franklin
R. William Franklin | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Western New York | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Western New York |
| Elected | November 20, 2010 |
| In office | 2011–2019 |
| Predecessor | J. Michael Garrison |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 2005 |
| Consecration | April 30, 2011 by Katharine Jefferts Schori |
| Rank | Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ralph William Franklin January 3, 1947 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse |
Carmela Vircillo (m. 1971) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Virginia Theological Seminary |
Ralph William Franklin (born January 3, 1947) was the eleventh Bishop of Western New York in the Episcopal Church between 2011 and 2019. He is Assisting Bishop of Long Island.