Background
Franklin, William Edwin was born on May 3, 1930 in Parnell, Iowa, United States.
Franklin, William Edwin was born on May 3, 1930 in Parnell, Iowa, United States.
Attended, Loras College Attended, Mount St. Bernard Seminary, Dubuque, Iowa.
Ordained priest Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa, 1956, auxiliary bishop, 1987—1994. Ordained bishop, 1987. Bishop Diocese of Davenport, Iowa, 1994—2006, bishop emeritus, since 2006.