Mario Casariego
Guatemalareligious leaderMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Mario Casariego was a chaplain at the Escuela Politécnica in Guatemala, who played a crucial role in attempting to persuade rebellious cadets to abandon their insurrection against the government during the chaotic events of 1954.
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Monsignor Mario Casariego, auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese, read the corresponding papal bulls.
Templo de Esquipulas es elevado a BasílicaPrensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·Guatemala· 2026-08-08
Guatemala· 2026-08-08
Mario Casariego was appointed as the new archbishop following the death of Mariano Rosell.
La economía de Guatemala creció 8.3% anualPrensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·Guatemala· 2025-12-03
Guatemala· 2025-12-03
Mario Casariego is noted as the chaplain of the Politécnica who was tasked with convincing the cadets to surrender.
Entre la Escuela y el jolgorioPrensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·Guatemala· 2025-08-23
Guatemala· 2025-08-23
