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: Deacon Mick Hovanec
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: Alejandro Vega (2023-2025)
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: Kat Goldberg
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 Kat at precursillo@memphiscursillo.com.
3 Day Directors: Bridget DiCello and Mark Underwood
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 Bridget and Mark if you can donate supplies, snacks, or drinks for the upcoming weekends.
Post Cursillo Director: John Durfee and Juan Kindelan
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 John or Juan 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.