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Bishop Howard Hubbard

Bishop Howard Hubbard dies at 84

The former Albany bishop was accused of sexual abuse, and admitted to reassigning abusive priests.

The Pillar
Aug 19, 2023
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Bishop Howard Hubbard, the controversial retired bishop of Albany, died Saturday after suffering this week from a stroke. Hubbard was 84.

The bishop was hospitalized after suffering a stroke on Thursday, with Albany’s Bishop Edward Scharfenberget asking for prayers in a statement Friday.

Bishop Howard Hubbard. Credit: Diocese of Albany.

In a statement Satu…

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