Charles Borromeo McLaughlin

Charles Borromeo McLaughlin (September 28, 1913 – December 14, 1978) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the first bishop of the new Diocese of Saint Petersburg in Florida from 1968 to 1978. He previously served as an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Raleigh in North Carolina from 1964 to 1968.

Biography

Early life Charles McLaughlin was born on September 28, 1913, in the Bronx borough of New York City. After completing seminary, McLaughlin was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of New York by Cardinal Francis Spellman in New York City on June 6, 1941. McLaughlin later served as pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Auxiliary Bishop of Raleigh McLaughlin was named titular bishop of Risinium and auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Raleigh by Pope Paul VI on January 13, 1964. McLaughlin received his episcopal consecration at Our Lady of Grace Church in Greensboro, North Carolina, on April 15, 1964, from Bishop Vincent Waters. McLaughlin, a licensed pilot, often flew from one church event to another, earning him the nickname "Hurricane Charlie."

Bishop of St. Petersburg On May 8, 1968, Paul VI established the Diocese of St. Petersburg, with McLaughlin as its first bishop. He was installed on June 17, 1968. Knights of Columbus Assembly 1818 in Venice, Florida, bears his name as well.