What is Cursillo?
Cursillo (cur See yo) is a Lay Catholic movement. It's about friends helping friends grow in Christ and shared Christian values in our challenging world. Cursillo began in Spain, on the island of Mallorca, in the 1940's and has spread to countries throughout the world. The Cursillo charism is rooted in an understanding that God, in Christ, loves us deeply just as we are. Through the Cursillo Movement we encounter Christ in the lives we live every day, and, especially, through friendship and community. Read more.
Upcoming Retreats
April 15 - 18, 2027
Rectora: Melanie Rigney
Missionhurst
Nov 9 -12, 2026
Rector: Rob Doerschner
San Damiano Retreat Center
Recent & Upcoming Events
Leesburg Regional Ultreya
Sunday, Oct 25
2:00 - 5:00pm
RSVP to cursillo@stjohnleesburg.com for location information.
Bring food and drink to share, all are welcome!
Looking for an upcoming Ultreya near you? Check the Ultreya page or reach out to your Parish Sparkplug!
Men's Cursillo
Monday, Nov 9 - Thurs, Nov 12
Please support the men with prayer.
Sign up to pray:
The retreat is at San Damiano:
125 Old Kitchen Road
White Post, VA 22663
(If you haven't been to the San Damiano Spiritual Life Center it is about 10 minutes from Winchester.)
Mananita is on Thursday at 7am - please arrive 15 minutes early. We may be outside - dress warmly. We will gather in the parking lot.
Closing is on Thursday at 4 pm in the San Damiano chapel. Again arrive 15 minutes early if possible. The reception after the Closing ceremony will be downstairs. Please bring food or drink to share.
If you have questions email Jen Pence at communications@arlingtoncursillo.org.
Arlington Regional Ultreya
Saturday, Dec 12
6:45pm (after the 5:30 Vigil Mass)
Our Lady Queen of Peace, Arlington
Founder's Room in the Ministry Center
Bring food and drink to share, all are welcome!
Formation, Faith, and Friends
Reflect and pray with the O Antiphons - seven ancient prayers to celebrate the final days of Advent and to welcome the Christmas season.
Thursday, Dec. 17
7:30pm
St. Mark Parish
9970 Vale Road, Vienna
Join fellow Cursillistas for this great learning opportunity sponsored by School of Leaders.
