Background
Hubbard, Howard James was born on October 31, 1938 in Troy, New York, United States. Son of Howard James and Elizabeth D. (Burke) Hubbard.
Hubbard, Howard James was born on October 31, 1938 in Troy, New York, United States. Son of Howard James and Elizabeth D. (Burke) Hubbard.
Bachelor, St. Joseph's Seminary, Yonkers, New York, 1960. Licentiate of Sacred Theology, Gregorian University, Rome, 1964. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Siena College, 1977.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), College St. Rose, 1977.
Ordained priest Diocese of Albany, 1963. Former parish priest St. Joseph's Church, Schenectady, 1964. Parish priest Cathedral Parish, Albany, 1964-1965.
Ordained bishop, 1977. Bishop of Albany Diocese of Albany, New York, since 1977. Assistant director Catholic Charities, Schenectady, 1966.
Chaplain Convent of the Sacred Heart, Kenwood, Albany, 1966. Director Providence House, Albany, 1966. Vicar general Diocese of Albany, 1976.
Director Catholic Interracial Council. Coordinator Urban Apostolate, from 1972. Director Office of Pastoral Planning, Albany, 1974-1976.
Diocesan consultor Diocese of Albany, 1976-1977.
President Urban League.