A retired bishop who is a defendant in multiple sexual misconduct lawsuits revealed on Tuesday that he recently married a woman after the Vatican declined his plea to leave the clergy. Bishop Howard J Hubbard (pictured) served as the leader of the Albany NY diocese from 1977 until his retirement in 2014. He holds the Read more
The former bishop of the diocese of Albany, New York, has acknowledged covering up allegations of sexual abuse against children by priests. Howard J Hubbard made the admission during a deposition taken last year. He said he didn’t take action in part to avoid scandal and protect the reputation of the diocese. Hundreds of people Read more
The New York diocese of Albany handled abuse allegations against priests in the 1970’s and 1980’s by sending them to counselling and treatment rather than notifying law enforcement. The admission came from Emeritus Bishop Howard Hubbard, through his lawyer, in a statement provided to the Albany Times-Union. “When an allegation of sexual misconduct against a Read more