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Spiritual Advisors

Rev. Chris Welch & Sister Betsy Van Deusen, CSJ

Bishop Scharfenberger has appointed Fr. Chris Welch and Sr. Betsy Van Deusen, CSJ, as the Co-Spiritual Advisors for the Albany Cursillo Movement! 

Their five-year term began December 1, 2019.

Thanks be to God for their prayerful consideration to serve the Albany Community!

Fr. Chris’ and Sr. Betsy’s willingness to serve, as well as their genuine support of Cursillo and its charism, make them ideal for this special ministry, including as members of the Albany Cursillo Secretariat.

De Colores!

The Spiritual Advisor oversees the spiritual needs of the Secretariat and the Movement. The Spiritual Advisor, who is appointed by the Bishop, maintains a link between the Movement and the Bishop’s Office. To ensure proper spiritual assistance to the Movement, the Spiritual Advisor will be responsible for acquiring other priests, deacons, and vowed religious to assist with the Doctrinal Rollos and Meditations during the Cursillos, as well as in support of the School of Leaders, and in the Spiritual Advisor’s role during the Ultreyas. The Spiritual Advisor will continually encourage Secretariat members to discern all their activities. The Spiritual Advisor shall refer to the Cursillo Spiritual Advisor’s Manual provided by National Secretariat, for his/her responsibilities regarding the Three Day Cursillo.