“Spirituality and Its People””El Valle de San Luis” is a 10-minute short segment of a 24-minute documentary of the communities in San Luis, Capulin, Conejos and San Antonio during holy week. Narrated by Fr. Pat Valdez and Sister Rene Weeks, this short film highlights the Stations of the Cross Shrine in San Luis with special focus on the Penitente Brotherhood during holy week.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn of the history, contributions and rituals of the Penitente brotherhood. The documentary includes exclusive interviews by,
Hermano Mayor Max Taylor, Hermano Charlie Maestas, Enos Ruybal Jr. and other participating community members.


The tradition of the Encuentro as it is celebrated in San Antonio and Capulin comes from the Penitente Brotherhood dating back a couple hundred years. The tradition’s roots come from a biblical portrayal of the meeting of Jesus and Mary on their way to Calvary on Good Friday. To this day the Encuentro is still celebrated in Capulin and San Antonio.

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