Who Is Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló and Why Is He on the National Cursillo USA Site?

Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló (1917–2008) is identified on cursillousa.org as the founder of the Cursillos in Christianity Movement, and the site features him because his cause for beatification and canonization was opened in Mallorca, Spain, on February 5, 2015. The National Secretariat presents him as “Servant of God” and invites visitors to pray for his canonization, while also offering materials to learn about his life and thought.

His Role in the Movement

The site describes Bonnín as “An Apprentice Christian” and “Founder of Cursillos in Christianity.” The Movement itself is defined as one that, “by its own Method, attempts from within the Church, to give life to the essential Christian truths in the singularity, originality and creativity of the person.” Its stated aim is to help people discover their potential, accept their limitations, and direct their freedom, will, and friendships with constancy in daily life.

The homepage summarizes the charism with the phrase “Christ – Person – Friendship” and describes the Cursillo as facilitating “three fundamental encounters: with oneself, with Christ, and with others.”

Why the Canonization Process Matters to the Site

The first step in the process for Bonnín’s beatification and canonization began in Mallorca on February 5, 2015. Because of this, the National Cursillo Movement refers to him as “Servant of God” and asks visitors to join in prayer for his canonization into the Sainthood of the Church. This is a devotional and informational feature of the site, not a declaration that he has been beatified or canonized.

What You Can Find on the Site About Him

The homepage gathers several resources in one place:

• Prayer Card — for those who wish to pray for his canonization.
• Biography of Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló — an account of his life.
• Learn More — a link to further material.
• Interview: Signs of Hope — a conversation connected to his legacy.
• Evangelization Through Conversion — a reflection on the Movement’s purpose.
• Foundational Charism of Cursillo — background on the Movement’s origins.
• Encounter with Oneself — one of the three encounters he emphasized.
• Essential, Important, and Accidental Elements — a framework for understanding what is core to Cursillo.
• What is Fundamental for Being Christian — a statement of the Movement’s central concern.
• Eduardo Bonnín’s Address at the III World Ultreya in Rome — a primary text in his own words.

The site also quotes him on the Movement’s purpose: Cursillo “should not lower its target,” and should give attendees “a ‘living’, simple, clear, and true experience of the Christ of the Gospel as best as possible.”

How to Use This Information

If you encountered Bonnín’s name and want to understand the reference, start with the biography and the “What is Fundamental for Being Christian” article, then read his III World Ultreya address for his own framing. If your interest is devotional, the prayer card is the direct entry point. If you are researching the Movement’s identity, the “Essential, Important, and Accidental Elements” page explains which parts are considered non-negotiable and which are adaptable.

The site is available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and offers a newsletter signup for updates from the National Cursillo Movement.