Hermann Schäufele (14 November 1906 – 26 June 1977) was the Archbishop of Freiburg from 1958 to 1977, appointed by Pope Pius XII.

During the Nazi years, Schäufele continued theological and philosophical studies, leading to doctorates in both disciplines.

A deeply spiritual person and fervent admirer of the Virgin Mary, he prayed daily the rosary.

[2][better source needed] Becoming archbishop of Freiburg on 16 September 1958, Schäufele was one of the last appointees of the Pontiff, who died only three weeks later.

[3] In 1946, Schäufele published a book on the social order and international relations according to the teachings of Pope Pius XII.