Albert Sanschagrin

Albert Sanschagrin, O.M.I. (August 5, 1911 April 2, 2009) was Bishop Emeritus of Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada, and the oldest Canadian bishop of the Roman Catholic Church at the time of his death.

Albert Sanschagrin, O.M.I.
Bishop of Saint-Hyacinthe
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
SeeSaint-Hyacinthe
In office1967-79
PredecessorBishop Arthur Douville
SuccessorBishop Louis-de-Gonzague Langevin, M. Afr.
Orders
Ordination1936
Personal details
BornAugust 5, 1911
DiedApril 2, 2009(2009-04-02) (aged 97)
Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada
Previous post(s)Bishop

Biography

He was ordained a priest in the order of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate on May 5, 1936. He was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Amos, Quebec, Canada on August 12, 1957. He was ordained Bishop of Bagis on September 14, 1957. He was appointed Bishop of Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec on June 13, 1967. He retired on July 18, 1979.

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