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Arlington Diocese Cursillo

finding faith and friends

Welcome to our new and improved website! 

De Colores!

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 Weekends

June 4 - 7, 2026

Rectora:  Henri Johnson

Missionhurst 

NEW DATE: Nov 9 -12, 2026

Rector:  Rob Doerschner

San Damiano Retreat Center

Upcoming Events

Diocesan Ultreya

Saturday, July 18

1:30 - 3:00pm 

 

Two locations!  Attend the one closest to you.  Bring a friend and introduce them to Cursillo.  All are welcome!

 

Good Shepherd Parish

Creedon Hall #2

8710 Mount Vernon Hwy

Alexandria, VA

 

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Fredericksburg, VA

(The Fredericksburg location will be at a private home - please RSVP to FourthDay@arlingtoncursillo.org for the address) 

Regardless of which location you attend, bring food and drink to share! 

Formation, Faith, and Friends

Join fellow Cursillistas for this great learning opportunity sponsored by School of Leaders.  

Saturday, July 25

 

9:00am

St. Mark Parish 

9970 Vale Road

Vienna, VA

Karen Asta will present on "How to Find, Join, or Form a Group Reunion" and Father Tuck will share how best to "Make a Friend, Be a Friend, and Bring a Friend to Christ".

All Cursillistas are welcome to attend this event!

 

Coffee will be provided, please bring a snack to share.  

Springfield Regional Ultreya

Friday, June 19

7:00pm

St. Mary of Sorrows

Historic Church Hall

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Bring food and drink to share.  All are Welcome! 

Arlington Regional Ultreya

Saturday, June 20

6:45pm (after the Vigil Mass)

Our Lady Queen of Peace 

2700 19th Street South

Arlington, VA 22204 

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Bring food and drink to share.  All are Welcome! 

Find an Ultreya Near You

The word Ultreya means "onward".  In Cursillo it also refers to a gathering - medium or large - of Cursillistas.  People who haven't make a Cursillo are welcome to attend any Ultreya.  It is, in fact, a very good way to learn more about Cursillo.

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Support Arlington Cursillo

In addition to getting involved through Cursillo weekends, you can also support Arlington Diocese Cursillo by donating a financial contribution.

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Art by Catherine Fetterman

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