The Cursillo Movement

Experience God's love like never before

A weekend encounter with Christ that can renew your faith, your purpose, and your daily life.

Upcoming Weekends

Men's Weekends

September 24 - 27, 2026

Schoenstatt Retreat Center, Waukesha, WI

April 22- 25, 2027 

Schoenstatt Retreat Center, Waukesha, WI

Women's Weekends

October 29 - Nov 1, 2026

Schoenstatt Retreat Center, Waukesha, WI

May 20 - 23, 2027

Schoenstatt Retreat Center, Waukesha, WI

What is Cursillo?

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

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. 

Cursillo is for practicing Catholics who desire a deeper relationship with Jesus but may not know exactly how to take the next step.  Through a weekend of fellowship, prayer, sacraments, witness, and practical teaching, Cursillo helps open the heart to the Holy Spirit and offers a practical framework for living your faith more deeply each day.  Participants are invited into a joyful Catholic community where they can continue growing in prayer, strengthening their discipleship, bringing Christ’s love into their everyday lives. 

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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