“He didn’t seek to do extraordinary things; he simply let God be the center of his life”
On 11 July, the remains of Venerable Ernesto Cofiño were transferred to the Church of Santa María Reina de la Familia, in Ciudad Cayalá (Guatemala). The faithful will now be able to visit him more easily to ask God for favors and miracles through his intercession.
Ernesto Cofiño: Pediatrician
Ernesto Cofiño, a pioneering Guatemalan pediatrician, was the first married member of Opus Dei in his country.
Novena to Doctor Ernesto Cofiño
A new three-part novena to ask God for graces through the intercession of the Venerable Ernesto Cofiño, a Guatemalan pediatrician and father of a family. He is widely recognized for his extensive work in assisting underprivileged families and children. Dr. Cofiño was declared Venerable on 14 December 2023 by Pope Francis.
From Hong Kong: An Unexpected Recovery, Thanks to Dr. Cofiño
After a complex surgical procedure and a diagnosis of cognitive decline, a patient’s family found comfort and hope by entrusting themselves to the Venerable Servant of God Ernesto Cofiño. In this account, they express their gratitude for the remarkable restoration of his faculties.
Biography of Ernesto Cofiño: A Life of Service
Ernesto Cofiño (1899-1991), Guatemalan, studied medicine in Paris. He is considered the father of pediatrics in Guatemala. He married Clemencia Samayoa in 1933 and they had five children. He worked in favor of the neediest people, trained thousands of university students and was recognized for his scientific contributions. He sought to live close to God, praying daily and offering Him his work. He discovered his vocation to Opus Dei in 1956. His process of canonization began in 2000.
Ernesto Cofiño Declared Venerable
Guatemalan, husband and father of five, he was a pioneer in pediatrics in Guatemala.
Timeline of Ernesto Cofiño's cause for canonization
On the occasion of the promulgation of the decree on Ernesto Cofiño's heroic virtues, here is a timeline of the main steps in his cause for canonization.
Interview with the Postulator for the Cause of Ernesto Cofiño
Interview with Fr. Santiago Callejo, postulator of the cause for Ernesto Cofiño, on the occasion of the authorization for the promulgation of the decree on his heroic virtues.
Ernesto Cofiño intercedes in Hong Kong
Dr. Ernesto Cofiño dedicated his life to serving the most underprivileged children in Guatemala. He was the first professor of Pediatrics and founded the Pediatric Association in the country. He passed away with a reputation for holiness. In this account, the mother of a four-year-old boy recounts how she turned to his intercession before God.