Ephemerides

19 AUG 1944

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23 AUG 1944

Cursillos Universal Historical period Starts in 23 days

First Cursillo according to Eduardo Bonnín’s framework

Between 19 and 23 August 1944, the first Cursillo according to Eduardo Bonnín’s framework was held in Cala Figuera de Santanyí, Majorca. With Fr Juan Juliá as spiritual director and Eduardo Bonnín as rector, this gathering already contained the essential elements that would later shape the Cursillos in Christianity Movement. This anniversary should be understood as the historical and foundational milestone linked to Bonnín’s method, distinct from the first officially numbered Cursillo, held in 1949.

19 to 23 August 1944 Universal Cala Figuera, Maiorca, Spain

Ephemeris sources

Source 1 Fundación Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló — La persona de Eduardo Source 2 Fundación Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló — Apuntes de la Historia

30 NOV 1960

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03 DEC 1960

Cursillos Portugal Historical period Starts in 126 days

First Cursillo in Christianity held in Portugal

Between 30 November and 3 December 1960, the first Cursillo in Christianity in Portugal was held in Fátima. This Cursillo no. 1 marked the effective beginning of the Cursillos in Christianity Movement in the country, with the collaboration of a team from Vitoria, Spain, and the participation of Portuguese priests and laymen. At the closing session, the phrase “A work that begins in Fátima will never die” became associated with this event.

30 November 1960 to 3 December 1960 Portugal Fátima, Ourém, Santarém, Portugal

Ephemeris sources

Source 1 MCC Viana do Castelo — O MCC em Portugal Source 2 O 1.º Cursilho de Portugal em Fátima — do livro “Os Cursilhos de Cristandade em Portugal – Retalhos da sua história”, José Froes

14 DEC 1963

Recognitions Universal In 140 days

Saint Paul declared heavenly patron of the Cursillos in Christianity

On 14 December 1963, Pope Paul VI declared Saint Paul the Apostle heavenly patron of the Cursillos in Christianity through the pontifical brief Viget salubriter. This recognition linked the Movement in a special way to the missionary figure of Saint Paul, apostle of the proclamation of Christ, conversion and the evangelisation of peoples. For cursillistas, Saint Paul remains a model of transforming encounter with Christ and apostolic commitment in their environments.

14 December 1963 Universal Vatican City

Ephemeris sources

Source 1 OMCC — Viget salubriter, breve pontifício de Paulo VI Source 2 Cursillo — referência ao breve apostólico Viget salubriter, de 14 de dezembro de 1963

07 JAN 1949

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10 JAN 1949

Cursillos Universal Historical period Already ended this year

First officially recognised Cursillo in Christianity

Between 7 and 10 January 1949, the first Cursillo in Christianity properly speaking was held at the Monastery of San Honorato de Randa, in Majorca. Distinct from the previous cursillos, this gathering took on a new approach, purpose and meaning, becoming a decisive milestone in the definitive shaping of the Cursillos in Christianity Movement, with its evangelising method, its specific purpose and the minimum structure needed for its development.

7 to 10 January 1949 Universal Monastery of San Honorato de Randa, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Ephemeris sources

Source 1 OMCC — 75th anniversary of the first Cursillo Source 2 OMCC — History of the MCC

06 FEB 2008

Death Universal Already passed this year

Death of Eduardo Bonnín, founder of the Cursillo Movement

On 6 February 2008, Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló passed away in Palma de Mallorca at the age of 90. Founder of the Cursillo Movement, he devoted his life to helping each person discover the essence of the Christian faith and live it authentically. His legacy remains alive in the journey of thousands of Cursillistas around the world.

6 February 2008 Universal Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Ephemeris sources

Source 1 Fundación Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló — La persona de Eduardo / In Memoriam

18 MAR 1964

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21 MAR 1964

Cursillos Algarve Historical period Already ended this year

First Cursillo in Christianity held in the Algarve

The first Cursillo in Christianity in the Algarve was held, marking the foundation of the organised presence of the Cursillos in Christianity Movement in the diocese. This event opened the way for the establishment of the Movement in the Algarve, the formation of new cursillistas and the later development of Schools, Ultreyas and Ultreya Centres in the service of the evangelisation of environments.

18 to 21 March 1964 Algarve São Lourenço do Palmeiral, Silves, Faro, Portugal

Ephemeris sources

Source 1 MCC Algarve Source 2 Agência Ecclesia — Algarve: Diocese celebra 50 anos de presença do Movimento dos Cursos de Cristandade

04 MAY 1917

Birth Universal Already passed this year

Birth of Eduardo Bonnín, founder of the Cursillo Movement

On 4 May 1917, Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló was born in Palma de Mallorca. As the founder of the Cursillo Movement, his evangelising vision and innovative method influenced generations, leading thousands of people to a living encounter with Christ. His legacy continues to be present in Christian communities throughout the world.

4 May 1917 Universal Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Ephemeris sources

Source 1 Fundación Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló — La persona de Eduardo Source 2 National Cursillo Movement — Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló

14 MAY 1962

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17 MAY 1962

Cursillos Portugal Historical period Already ended this year

First Women’s Cursillo in Portugal

Between 14 and 17 May 1962, the first Women’s Cursillo of Lisbon and Portugal was held in Rodízio. With a team from Vitoria, Spain, this Cursillo marked a decisive moment in the history of the Cursillos in Christianity Movement in Portugal, opening to women a Christian renewal experience that had until then begun mainly among men. This anniversary also recalls the importance of the first Portuguese women cursillistas in the growth, witness and apostolic fruitfulness of the Movement.

14 to 17 May 1962 Portugal Rodízio, Sintra, Lisbon, Portugal

Ephemeris sources

Source 1 O Mastro — Boletim de Ultreia, Ano II, Nº20, Maio 2012 Source 2 MCC Grande Lisboa — O Primeiro Cursilho de Senhoras

30 MAY 2004

Recognitions Universal Already passed this year

Recognition of the OMCC by the Holy See

On 30 May 2004, the Pontifical Council for the Laity decreed the recognition of the World Organisation of the Cursillo Movement as a structure for the coordination, promotion and dissemination of the Cursillo Movement. This recognition confirmed the OMCC’s mission in serving the Movement’s fidelity to the teachings of the Church, unity among the international groups and the preservation of its identity.

30 May 2004 Universal Vatican City

Ephemeris sources

Source 1 Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life — World Organisation of the Cursillo Movement

27 JUN 1953

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30 JUN 1953

Cursillos Universal Historical period Already ended this year

First Women’s Cursillo in the world

Between 27 and 30 June 1953, the first Women’s Cursillo in the world was held at Hacienda Las Mercedes, in Zipaquirá, Cundinamarca, Colombia. This experience began after Fr Rafael Sarmiento Peralta, delegate of Catholic Action in Colombia, had lived Cursillo no. 71 in Majorca and brought to his country his enthusiasm for this instrument of evangelisation. Although the first Colombian Cursillos had their own characteristics and initial adaptations, the OMCC recognises Colombia as the place where the first Women’s Cursillo in the world was celebrated.

27 to 30 June 1953 Universal Hacienda Las Mercedes, Zipaquirá, Cundinamarca, Colombia

Ephemeris sources

Source 1 OMCC — GLCC: Historia Source 2 OMCC — Colombia: audacia, Gracia y fidelidad. El amanecer del carisma en América