Background
Habiger, James David was born on February 6, 1927 in Harvey, North Dakota, United States. Son of Joseph John and Edith Elizabeth (Renchin) Habiger.
Habiger, James David was born on February 6, 1927 in Harvey, North Dakota, United States. Son of Joseph John and Edith Elizabeth (Renchin) Habiger.
Bachelor, St. Mary's Seminary, 1947. Master of Arts, Catholic University, 1951. Student, University Minnesota, 1956.
Principal St. Augustine High School, Austin, Minnesota, 1955—1956, Cotter High School, Winona, 1956—1960. Superintendent schools Diocese Winona, 1960—1975. Pastor St. John Nepomucene, 1958—1975, St. Francis of Assisi, Rochester, 1975—1980.
Executive director Minnesota Catholic Conference, St. Paul, 1980—1995. Campus minister University St. Thomas, since 1995. President Chief Administrators Catholic Education, Washington, District of Columbia, 1971—1973, State Catholic Conference Directors, Washington, District of Columbia, 1987—1989.
Board member Minnesota Council Chs,, Minneapolis, 1980—1995. Chair Minnesota Food Share, St. Paul, 1985—1995. Chaplain Minnesota House Representatives, 1986—1991.