Former “gay” Albany bishop seeks laicization - The Catholic Thing

Wilma Lopez

1 442Nov 22, 2022

"The Albany diocese has not confirmed that Hubbard plans to “marry.”"

Former “gay” Albany bishop seeks laicization - The Catholic Thing

Howard Hubbard, 84, has asked Pope Francis to remove him from ministry. He is facing allegations of sexually abusing minors, and has …

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John A Cassani

Nov 22, 2022

Dispensation from celibacy is, pretty much, the only reason a priest would request laicization. It’s very easy to break all of the other promises, while canonically remaining in the clerical state.