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Ernesto Cofiño

(Guatemala, 1899 -— Guatemala, 1991)
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No Small Goals: The Life of Dr. Ernesto Cofiño

No Small Goals: The Life of Dr. Ernesto Cofiño

A new biography of Ernesto Cofiño, who was born on 5 June 1899 and whose cause of canonization has been opened, is now available from Scepter Publishers.

Biography 06/04/2020
Play Documentary: "Ernesto Cofiño. All can be saints"

Documentary: "Ernesto Cofiño. All can be saints"

Dr. Ernesto Cofiño died on October 17, 1991. He dedicated his life to assisting those most in need and vigorously defending human life in his native Guatemala. His cause of canonization was opened in the year 2000.

Biography 10/13/2017
Biography of Ernesto Cofiño

Biography of Ernesto Cofiño

Ernesto Cofiño was born in Guatemala City on June 5, 1899.

Biography 04/18/2012

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