Albert Sanschagrin
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| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
|---|---|
| Senior posting | |
| See | Saint-Hyacinthe |
| Title | Bishop of Saint-Hyacinthe |
| Period in office | 1967 - 1979 |
| Predecessor | Bishop Arthur Douville |
| Successor | Bishop Louis-de-Gonzague Langevin, M. Afr. |
| Religious career | |
| Priestly ordination | 1936 |
| Previous post | Bishop |
| Personal | |
| Date of birth | August 5, 1911 |
| Place of birth |  Canada |
Albert Sanschagrin, O.M.I. (born August 5, 1911) is the oldest living Canadian bishop of the Roman Catholic Church. He is Bishop Emeritus of Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec.
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, Québec, Canada on August 12, 1957. He was ordained Bishop of Bagis on September 14, 1957. He was appointed Bishop of Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada on June 13, 1967. He retired on July 18, 1979.
