Albert Sanschagrin, O.M.I. (August 5, 1911 – April 2, 2009) was Bishop Emeritus of

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, Canada, and the oldest

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bishop of the

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at the time of his death.

Biography

He was ordained a priest in the order of the

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on May 5, 1936. He was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of

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, Canada on August 12, 1957. He was ordained Bishop of

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on September 14, 1957. He was appointed Bishop of

on June 13, 1967. He retired on July 18, 1979.

References

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