What is BellevilleCursillo?

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BellevilleCursillo is the local expression of the Cursillo movement serving the Diocese of Belleville, Illinois. Its website is a practical hub for people who want to make a Cursillo weekend, sponsor someone else, or stay connected through ongoing gatherings. Cursillo itself is described on the site as "a movement within the Catholic Church that with God's grace enables the Christian person to become aware of their potential and while accepting their limitations study their faith, live their faith more fully, and share their faith."

Who it serves

The movement is explicitly tied to the Diocese of Belleville, IL. If you live in or near that diocese and are curious about Cursillo, this is the local point of contact rather than a national or generic Cursillo page.

What the site actually offers

The homepage functions as a notice board and resource center. The main items are:

  • Upcoming weekend dates — the 2026 Cursillo Weekends are Women's Weekend #47 (August 6–9, 2026) and Men's Weekend #42 (August 20–23, 2026), both held at King's House at Our Lady of the Snows.
  • Applications — Sponsor and Candidate Application forms for 2026 are available to download.
  • Ongoing groups — School of Leaders meets the second Tuesday of each month at Corpus Christi Parish Center in Shiloh, IL, with a virtual option. Secretariat meets in person.
  • Ultreyas — the Belleville Area Ultreya meets the third Tuesday of the month at St. Teresa, Belleville, after the 5:30 PM mass. The St. Joseph/St. Agatha/St. John the Baptist Ultreya meets the last Monday of the month at 7 PM, with rotating locations.
  • A brochure — a 2026 Cursillo Brochure is available for download.

How to take a next step

If you are considering attending a weekend, the candidate application is the entry point, and the site notes that a sponsor is part of the process — hence the paired sponsor and candidate forms. For questions, the listed contact is Debbie Blume at 618-806-6951. For School of Leaders, the contact is Anna Feurer at 618-779-1388.

Because dates, locations, and contacts can change, check the site's Events page for the most current details before making plans.