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. In retirement, he is Assisting Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island and an adjunct professor at the Union Theological Seminary in New York.