San Miguel’s VooDoo Cave

In 1933 a 25-year-old priest arrived from Irapuato to serve in the Parroquia of Saint Michael the Archangel. His name was Jose Mercadillo, and few imagined the impact he would have on San Miguel de Allende. At that time, a city the size of San Miguel was only allowed one practicing priest, and Enrique Larrea was already the parish priest. Mercadillo was tasked with organizing activities for Catholic lay groups, dedicated to restoring the power of the Church; chipped away by the anticlerical government in power. Mercadillo shone in this role. He eventually became parish priest, and remained in this position for many years.

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