The Cursillo Movement

Experience God's love like never before

A movement of the Catholic Church approved by the Holy See, supported by the Archbishop of Milwaukee and bishops throughout the world

Upcoming Weekends

Men's Weekends

September 25 - 28, 2025

Schoenstatt Retreat Center, Waukesha, WI

February 26 - March 1, 2026

Schoenstatt Retreat Center, Waukesha, WI

Women's Weekends

October 2 - 5, 2025

St. John the Baptist, Plymouth, WI

March 26 - 29, 2026

Schoenstatt Retreat Center, Waukesha, WI

What is Cursillo?

Cursillo (pronounded kur-see-yo) is a Spanish word meaning "short course." Cursillo is a full-immersion, spiritually life-changing experience to be lived over the course of three days alongside fellow Catholics who desire to reignite and transform their faith. 

Through fellowship, the sacraments, and "short courses" highlighting piety (prayer), study, and action, Cursillo rejuvenates prayer life, offers friendship within a vibrant Catholic community, ignites the Holy Spirit to kickstart personal discipleship, and opens the heart for a deeper love and relationship with Jesus Christ.

Cursillo Testimonials

Cursillo Testimonials

Patrick Madrid

Host of The Patrick Madrid Show, Relevant Radio

Listen to Patrick's perspective on Cursillo

Relevant Radio's Patrick Madrid discusses the benefits of living a Cursillo weekend.

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