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Ernesto Cofiño

(Guatemala, 1899 - 1991)
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A PASSION FOR LIFE

A PASSION FOR LIFE

Pediatrician and father of five children, he strove to draw close to God and to serve his fellow men and women in both their spiritual and physical needs, carrying out an extensive social work in Guatemala.

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No Small Goals: The Life of Dr. Ernesto Cofiño

Biography06/04/2020
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 ...

Documentary: "Ernesto Cofiño. All can be saints"

Biography10/13/2017
PlayDocumentary: "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 ...

News of the Cause for Ernesto Cofiño

News04/18/2012
News of the Cause for Ernesto Cofiño

The opening session of the diocesan phase of the process was presided over by the Archbishop of Guatemala City.

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