Albert Sanschagrin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Albert Sanschagrin, O.M.I. |
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| Bishop of Saint-Hyacinthe | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| See | Saint-Hyacinthe |
| In Office | 1967-79 |
| Predecessor | Bishop Arthur Douville |
| Successor | Bishop Louis-de-Gonzague Langevin, M. Afr. |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1936 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 5, 1911 Saint-Tite, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | April 2, 2009 (aged 97) Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada |
| Previous post | Bishop |
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.
Biography
He was ordained a priest in the order of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate on May 24, 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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