Cursillo History (English)

FIESTA DE COLORES CELEBRATES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CURSILLO MOVEMENT

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From the South Texas Catholic Archives
Published July 18, 2008
Written By Consuela Martinez

There has been 308 men Cursillos and 247 women Cursillos English and Spanish, celebrated in the diocese. Over 8,000 men and over 7,500 women have made a Cursillo in the Diocese of Corpus Christi. Most of the Cursillo leaders of the Corpus Christi Diocese have availed themselves of the opportunities to expand their knowledge of the basic principles of Christianity in order to persevere and continue working diligently with the movement, within the family, as well as spreading God’s kingdom in their respective environments. 

Leaders have had the opportunity of attending workshops and national conferences all over the United States. A large delegation attended the World Ultreya in Mexico City in 1970 where they had the opportunity to meet Eduardo Bonin and Bishop Juan Hervas from Mallorca, principal founders of the Cursillo Movement, before they passed away.

Today because of Bishop Edmond Carmody’s continuous concern toward diocesan Evangelization, his gracious support caused the movement to build a new Cursillo Center. The new Center is a blessing of opportunity to collaborate with Evangelization movements that are using the facilities for week-end retreats, i.e., Walk to Emmaus, Youth groups, Acts, Journey to Damascus, and many other Evangelizations groups.  With deep gratitude to Bishop Edmond Carmody the movements’ purpose to evangelize has become a joint effort throughout the diocese.

Come and visit with the many Cursillistas you’ll have the opportunity to see after many years of having lived your Cursillo Week end.  Come see the new center, come and enjoy the live music, food, games, and so many wonderful memories the Lord has given us through the gift of “Cursillo”.

Christ Is Still Counting On You! De Colores!