SAN ANTONIO – Msgr. Albert Hubertus, who earlier this year marked the 75th anniversary of his ordination and would have turned 100 on December 3, passed away on October 13 at the age of 99.
Born on December 3, 1925, in Comal County, Hubertus grew up in a deeply Catholic family with strong ties to the region. Influenced by his uncle, Father Bruno Hubertus, and encouraged by his pastor, he entered St. John’s Seminary at age 13, where he studied until his ordination on May 27, 1950.
Though he never received a high school diploma due to the seminary’s lack of accreditation, he recalled feeling “a free man” when he was ordained.
His ministry spanned decades and multiple parishes across Texas. His first assignment was at St. Mary’s in Fredericksburg, where he also served as chaplain at the Kerrville Tuberculosis Hospital. He later served at Notre Dame in Kerrville, Our Lady of Grace, Our Lady of Sorrows in San Antonio, Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Selma, St. Michael the Archangel in Weimar, and parishes in El Campo.
In 1976, he returned to San Antonio as pastor of St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles in Alamo Heights, where he also served as principal of the parish school. In 1988, he became pastor of St. Anthony Mary Claret, overseeing the construction of the parish church and fostering a strong sense of community through initiatives like Unity Day.
Even after retiring at age 74, Msgr. Hubertus continued his ministry at Casa de Padre, assisting at parishes and religious communities throughout the region, including Comfort, Tilden, Boerne, and San Antonio.
His Golden Jubilee and 75th ordination anniversary were celebrated with family, fellow priests, and Church leaders, including Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller.
He is survived by the legacy of decades of service to parishes and communities across Texas.
Funeral arrangements are pending.