William F. Hughes

Background

Hughes, William F. was born on October 27, 1874 in New York City. Son of Edward and Jane Aldrich (Newton) Hughes.

Education

Studied Urban College of Propaganda, Rome, Italy.

Career

Ordained Roman Catholic priest, 1898. Professor of history, Saint Joseph’s Seminary, Yonkers, New York, 1902-1909, Catholic University of America, 1909-1910. Secretary to Papal Legation, Washington, District of Columbia, 1910-1911.

President Cathedral College, New York, 1911-1917.

Pastor Saint Gregory’s Church, New York, since 1918. Chaplain Camp Dix, New Jersey, 1916.

Achievements

• William F. Hughes has been listed as a noteworthy clergyman by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Father:

Edward Hughes

Mother:

Jane Aldrich (Newton) Hughes