Secretariat

Catholic Diocese of Memphis, Cursillo Movement

As stated within documents from the National Cursillo Center, “The Diocesan Secretariat is composed of clergy and laity, men and women. The whole Secretariat is entrusted by the Bishop with the responsibility of promoting, developing and directing the Cursillo Movement in a diocese”.

Spiritual Advisor: Rev. Robert Favazza and Rev. Enrique Granados
spiritualdirector@memphiscursillo.com
The Spiritual Advisor oversees the spiritual needs of the Cursillo Movement as a member of the clergy and is appointed by the Bishop of Memphis and is the liaison between the movement and the diocese.

Lay Director: David Hall (2022-2024)
laydirector@memphiscursillo.com
The Lay Director is the lay person who is the leader of the Cursillo in a diocese.  This person presides over all Secretariat meetings, gives a yearly report to the bishop, and insures the use of the guidelines of the National Cursillo Movement in the Precursillo, 3-Day Cursillo and Postcursillo.

Spanish Secretariat Chairperson: Pedro Aguilar (2019-2022)
mcc.spanishmemphis@yahoo.com
Responsible for the overall coordination of the Spanish Cursillo Movement, works with the Lay Director to ensure consistency within the Cursillo Movement of the Diocese of Memphis.

Pre-Cursillo Director: Bridget DiCello (2021-2023)
precursillo@memphiscursillo.com
This chairperson works with the candidates, sponsors and Parish Reps before the Cursillo weekend to answer any questions about the application process and the weekend itself to insure that after the weekend, the candidate has a smooth transition to their 4th Day.
To scan and email completed forms, or to request US Mail instructions, please contact Bridget at precursillo@memphiscursillo.com.

3 Day Directors: Tom and Kathy O’Bryan (2020-2023)
3day@memphiscursillo.com
The 3 Day team ensures that everything is in place for the weekend to happen. This includes selecting and forming the team (team members come from the School of Leaders) and ensuring that the atmosphere during the weekend provides the candidates a chance to encounter Christ.
Contact Tom and Kathy if you can donate supplies, snacks, or drinks for the upcoming weekends.

Post Cursillo Director: Debbie Coletta (2021-2023)
postcursillo@memphiscursillo.com
This person helps the Cursillistas in the diocese grow in their 4th Day to ensure that the Ultreyas are a lively reunion of all the Group Reunions and/or a place where people can find a Group Reunion to join.
Contact Debbie if you know someone who would be a good witness speaker at an Ultreya.

School of Leaders Director: Scotty Sneed (2021-2023)
Co-director: Amie Sims
schoolofleaders@memphiscursillo.com
This chairperson ensures that the School of Leaders provides an ongoing opportunity for Cursillistas to grow spiritually, to learn about the Cursillo method and to help in the work of the Precursillo, 3-Day Cursillo, and Postcursillo.

Treasurer: Paul Schifani (2019-2022)
treasurer@memphiscursillo.com
This person handles the financial aspects of the Cursillo Movement to ensure that we have enough money for our Cursillo weekends along with paying our regional and national fees.

Secretary:Amy Hall (2022-2024)
secretary@memphiscursillo.com
This person keeps the minutes for all Secretariat meetings and sends out Cursillo related cards and correspondence as needed.

Jackson Deanery Liaison: “Vacant”.
Contact laydirector@memphiscursillo.com if you are interested.
This person represents the Jackson Deanery.  This position is currently vacant.

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