William Thomas Larkin
William Thomas Larkin (March 31, 1923 – November 4, 2006) was a prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as bishop of the Diocese of St. Petersburg in Florida from 1979 to 1988.[2] Larkin became pastor in 1967 of St. Cecilia Parish in Clearwater, Florida, also serving as vicar general of the diocese.[3] After the death of Bishop Charles McLaughlin in 1978, Larkin served as interim administrator of the Diocese of St.[6] During Larkin's tenure as bishop, the diocese added 15 new parishes, three new schools, and a radio station (WBVM 90.5 FM).[6] On November 29, 1988, John Paul II accepted Larkin's resignation as bishop of St. Petersburg for health reasons.
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