CURSILLO Make a Friend. Be a Friend. Bring A Friend to Christ.
The Cursillo (pronounced 'kur-see-yo) movement began in the 1940's in Spain. In 1957 it came to the U.S. a nd 10 years later - to Rochester, New York. The name, “Cursillo” translates into English as “short course". The founders were dedicated to helping adult Catholics come to know Christ better. Their intention - then and now - was to give the laity of the Church a renewed spirituality and a clearer understanding of how Christ can work through them to bring Christian values to all environments and people with whom they come in contact.
Cursillo develops a consciousness of our Baptismal responsibility to be evangelizers and leaders in the task of Christian renewal.
For more information on Cursillo in the Diocese of Rochester, NY please contact Lay Director: Mary Liz Bartell 607-324-0372 maryliziz@aol.com Thank you!