SECRETARIAT MEMBERS
2023-2025 TERM OF OFFICE
A Spiritual Advisor(s) is always a priest, deacon or vowed religious, responsible for matters concerning doctrine and conscience; oversees the spiritual needs of the Secretariat and the Movement. The Spiritual Advisor, appointed by the bishop maintains a link between the Movement and the Bishop's Office.
Spiritual Advisor: Fr. Dean Marshall
Lived his Cursillo in 2008 in the Diocese of Sacramento Fr. Dean Marshall, current Parish Administrator for St. Monica Parish, Willows and Immaculate Conception Parish, Corning Fr. Dean was baptized and confirmed in 2005 at St. Stephen's Parish in Sacramento and he was later a parishioner at St. Mel Parish in Fair Oaks. Ordained as a diocesan priest in 2019 for the Diocese of Sacramento and involved in parish ministry, school ministry, Cursillo, Camp Pendola, and outreach for the Vatican Observatory Foundation. Family Life: Fr. Dean's family lives throughout Northern California, including Placerville and Citrus Heights. His sister, brother-in-law, and two wonderful nieces live in the Bay Area.
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A Spiritual Advisor(s) is always a priest, deacon or vowed religious, responsible for matters concerning doctrine and conscience; oversees the spiritual needs of the Secretariat and the Movement. The Spiritual Advisor, appointed by the bishop maintains a link between the Movement and the Bishop's Office.
Deacon Adviser/Weekend Clergy Team: Deacon Dave Lehman
Lived his Cursillo in 2008 in the Sacramento Diocese Parishioner at St. Mel Parish in Fair Oaks since 1969 Ministries/Community Service/Professional Background: Ordained a deacon in the Diocese of Sacramento in 2000, Dcn. Dave is a retired Real Estate Broker and is involved in many ministries in the parish as well as serving in some on the Diocesan level. Family Life: Married to Michelle for 45 years, with 2 sons and their spouses and 3 grandchildren.
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A Spiritual Advisor(s) is always a priest, deacon or vowed religious, responsible for matters concerning doctrine and conscience; oversees the spiritual needs of the Secretariat and the Movement. The Spiritual Advisor, appointed by the bishop maintains a link between the Movement and the Bishop's Office.
Deacon Adviser/Weekend Clergy Team: Deacon Rommel Declines
Lived his Cursillo in the Oakland Diocese in 1998.
Parishioner at Good Shepherd Elk Grove since 2001
Ministries/Community Service/Professional Background: Diocesean Unbound/Deliverance Ministry & The Grove Youth Ministry; Loaves and Fishes Homeless Services, Board Member. Works for AT&T Services Inc. as a Principal Business Manager, with over 25 + years in IT and Operations. He currently supports the State of California, CALNET contract.
Family Life: Married to Janice with 7 children. His Parents Rem & Lorna raised Rommel & his sister in the Filipino & English cursillo communities in the Oakland Diocese and at St. Raymond’s in Dublin, CA.
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The Lay Director, in consultation with the Spiritual Advisor, will convoke, preside at, prepare and direct all meetings of the Secretariat. The Lay Director will see to it that all members of the Secretariat fulfill their assigned duties; provides an annual report to the bishop with the approval of the Secretariat. The Lay Director shall serve a term of 3 years and cannot serve for more than 2 consecutive terms.
Lay Director: Verne Bowers
Lived her Cursillo in 1997 in the Diocese of Oakland
Parishioner at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Elk Grove since 2003
Ministries/Community Service/Professional Background: Former Coordinator for the RCIA Program and Catholics Returning Home, Homebound Ministry, Parish Advocate for the Diocesan Tribunal, Past Chair of the Diocesan Pastoral Council, Former Board Member of Cristo Rey High School. Retired Litigation Paralegal and Nonprofit Development Consultant and Grant Writer.
Family Life: Married to Jerry Bowers with one son, daughter-in-law and 2 granddaughters.
Parishioner at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Elk Grove since 2003
Ministries/Community Service/Professional Background: Former Coordinator for the RCIA Program and Catholics Returning Home, Homebound Ministry, Parish Advocate for the Diocesan Tribunal, Past Chair of the Diocesan Pastoral Council, Former Board Member of Cristo Rey High School. Retired Litigation Paralegal and Nonprofit Development Consultant and Grant Writer.
Family Life: Married to Jerry Bowers with one son, daughter-in-law and 2 granddaughters.
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The Chairperson of the School of Leader will convoke, preside at, prepare and direct all activities relating to the School of Leaders. Upon recommendations of the Secretariat, the Chairperson will determine the presenters and the Doctrinal and Techniques presentations for the School and ensures that all essential elements of the School are maintained for continual growth of its participants
School of Leaders Chair: Jeff Williams
Lived his Cursillo in 2019 in the Diocese of Sacramento
Parishioner at SS Peter and Paul since 2014
Ministries/Community Service/Professional Background: Served on Last 3 Cursillo Teams, Bible study leader for 2 yrs; Cursillo Parish Rep. Have 2 culinary Degrees and Truck Driver for 19 yrs.
Family Life: Married to Jenny Williams for 18 yrs.
Parishioner at SS Peter and Paul since 2014
Ministries/Community Service/Professional Background: Served on Last 3 Cursillo Teams, Bible study leader for 2 yrs; Cursillo Parish Rep. Have 2 culinary Degrees and Truck Driver for 19 yrs.
Family Life: Married to Jenny Williams for 18 yrs.
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The Chairperson of the Precursillo will insure the selection and preparation of candidates who will live a Cursillo weekend, and that applications are properly filled out and submitted in a timely manner. The Chairperson should also ensure that candidates and sponsors have established a sincere friendship to ensure transition from the Prescursillo to the Postcursillo phase of the Cursillo methodology.
PreCursillo Chair: Kathy Bauer
Lived her Cursillo in 2009 in the Diocese of Sacramento
Parishioner at Divine Savior since 1996
Ministries/Community Service/Professional Background: Parish Pastoral Council member; Parish Welcoming Committee member; former CFF Catechist and Marriage Prep and Engage Encounter; Winter Sanctuary for the homeless. Works as a Call Center Representative
Family Life: Married to Ron Bauer for 28 years with 2 adult children.
Parishioner at Divine Savior since 1996
Ministries/Community Service/Professional Background: Parish Pastoral Council member; Parish Welcoming Committee member; former CFF Catechist and Marriage Prep and Engage Encounter; Winter Sanctuary for the homeless. Works as a Call Center Representative
Family Life: Married to Ron Bauer for 28 years with 2 adult children.
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The Chairperson of the 3Day Cursillo Weekend insures that all the necessary elements of the Cursillo Weekend are available. This includes (1) team selection, (2) team preparation, (3)overseeing of the facilities, (4) comfort (proper nourishment and rest), (5) necessary supplies.
3Day Chair: Rich Dorricott
Lived his Cursillo in 2011 in the Diocese of Sacramento Parishioner at Good Shepherd Parish in Elk Grove since 1990 Ministries/Community Service/Professional Background: Served in various Parish Life and Liturgical ministries; Chaired parish festivals; Worked on several weekend teams, active in 4th day since 2011;Member of Order of St. Michael, 4th degree Knights of Columbus member; Incoming RCIA Coordinator; Retired from law enforcement work Family Life: Married to Sharon for 44 years with 3 adult children.
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The Chairperson of the Postcursillo insures that every Cursillista within the diocesan movement has the opportunity to grow in their Fourth Day. This is accomplished by insuring a link between the School of Leaders and the Ultreya. The Chairperson insures that the Ultreyas maintain their essence, their living and sharing of the love of God and of neighbors in the environment. The Chair is also responsible for determining and scheduling necessary diocesan, regional and national workshops.
Postcursillo Chair: Monica Small
Lived her Cursillo in 2008 in the Diocese of Sacramento Parishioner at Good Shepherd Parish since 2003 Ministries/Community Service/Professional Background: Cursillo co-parish representative; Facilitator of a parish grief support program; RCIA core team member; Eucharistic and Homebound Minister; Facilitator of a prayer circle for the homeless guest in the Side-by-Side program at Loaves and FishesI; Retired Registered Nurse after 38 years; Certified Spiritual Director from the 3-year formation program at Mercy Center in Bulingame since 2018. Family Life: Married to Mike for 42 years with 2 adult children and 3 grandchildren.
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The Treasurer shall handle the financial matters of the Cursillo Movement, ensures that the movement is financially solvent at all times, and that all local, regional and national financial obligations are met. It is the responsibility of the Treasurer to see that the books, publications and other supplies which are needed by the Movement, are always available.
Treasurer: Mary Palmer
Parishioner at Good Shepherd Parish since 1992
Ministries/Community Service/Professional Background: Served as a music minister/cantor for 40 years; Catechist in the Catholics Returning Home ministry; Served in 2021 and 2022 women's weekend team; Asst. Rectora for the Women's 2023 weekend team; retired public school Math Teacher.
Family Life: Married to John for 35 years with three grown children.
Ministries/Community Service/Professional Background: Served as a music minister/cantor for 40 years; Catechist in the Catholics Returning Home ministry; Served in 2021 and 2022 women's weekend team; Asst. Rectora for the Women's 2023 weekend team; retired public school Math Teacher.
Family Life: Married to John for 35 years with three grown children.
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The Secretary will keep the minutes of all meetings and see to it that they are distributed promply to all members of the Secretariat and concerned parties. The Secretary will see to it that mailing lists are up-to-date. The Secretary will work closely with the Communications Chairperson in disseminating timely notification and important information to the membership.
Secretary: Michael Faber
Lived his Cursillo in 2016 in the Diocese of Sacramento. Parishioner at St. Mel Parish in Fair Oaks since 2000 Ministries/Community Service/Professional Background: RCIA coordinator at St. Mel since 2017. Active in 4th day at St. Mel since 2016. California lawyer practicing personal injury, trust and probate since 1990. Family Life: Married with 2 kids and 2 grandchildren.
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The Communications Chair is responsible for communicating with all Cursillistas, via electronic email, notables and newsworthy information pertinent to the Cursillo Community. The Communications Chair works closely with the Secretary in maintaining accurate directory of all Cursillistas.
Communications Chair: Denis Shunta
Lived his Cursillo in 2006 in the Diocese of Sacramento Parishioner at St. Mel Parish since 1985 Ministries/Community Service/Professional Background: Participated on 8+ Weekend teams; Rector twice; Member of Secretariat for over 10 years including 6 years as Lay Director; An active member of St Vincent de Paul, 4th degree Knights of Columbus, Catechist for RCIA, former Scoutmaster Troop 217; Retired after a 40 year career as a regional product manager, head of product operations Family Life: Married to Barbara for 43 years with 3 sons and 4 grandchildren.
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