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A Catholic fraternal order of men, formally known as La Fraternidad Piadosa de Nuestro Padre de Jesus Nazareño, or informally as Los Penitentes.
Journalism about Los Hermanos Penitentes has been sensationalistic, with lengthy descriptions of their Semana Santa rituals, especially when Anglo Americans migrated to New Mexico during the late nineteenth century.
The Penitentes, the ancient religious brotherhood, have attracted much research and been scrutinized by many writers and journalists.
See also Los Penitentes
During Holy Week ceremonies Los Penitentes pull the death cart along in their processions.