THE CURSILLO MOVEMENT: WHAT IS IT? 

The Cursillo Movement arose within the Catholic Church in Spain in the 1940’s and was canonically recognized by the Holy See on June 11, 2004. The Cursillo Movement seeks to remind laity of their unique role in the world as Christians and empower a Christian life. The term “Cursillo” means “short course,” and people (candidates) attend a Cursillos over a 3-day weekend.  Topics are presented by both trained laity and clergy. The Movement’s foundation is symbolized by a “tripod”. One tripod “leg” represents Piety/Holiness and ways are taught on how candidates can grow in piety. The second “leg” represents Study/Formation, which challenges candidates to learn more about the Faith through the Bible, the Roman Catholic catechism, the lives of the Saints, spiritual writings, etc. The final “leg” represents Action/Evangelization, which, simply put, means living obvious Christian lives. Following the introductory weekend, “graduates” or Cursillistas, as they are now called, are encouraged to join small groups of other Cursillistas and meet regularly throughout their lives. These small groups provide encouragement and accountability for each individual as they try to live out their Christian calling as laity. 

Diocese of Yakima Cursillo Movement

Spiritual Director

Fr. John O'Shea 

Lay Director

Dan Sisk

Christ the King Parish, Richland (509)946-2264

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Treasurer

Diane Turley

St. Joseph Parish, Sunnyside (509) 837-6930

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Secretary

Emily Johnson

Christ the King Parish, Richland (509) 554-8176

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Committee Members

Mary Garcia

St. Mary's Parish, White Swan (509) 847-2946

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Debbie Patterson

Holy Apostles, E. Wenatchee (509) 663-2339

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Flora Matt

St. Joseph's Parish, Wenatchee (509) 667-1474

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Virgil/Rita Warren

Holy Spirit Parish, Kennewick (509) 783-8886

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Gene Drass

Christ the King Parish, Richland (509) 375-0283

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Trish Wilmoth

Holy Apostles Parish, East Wenatchee (509) 884-3329

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Don Curet

Christ the King Parish, Richland (509) 375-3278

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For more information for Diocese of Yakima Cursillo Movement please  visit our website at: http://www.cursillo.org/yakima/