A snapshot of what's happening

Discover the uniqueness of Malvern Retreat House by participating in one of our upcoming events or retreats. Throughout the year we host traditional and thematic retreats for men, women, married couples, families, religious and clergy.  We also sponsor exciting events like our Annual Golf Outing, an Awards dinner, and so much more!

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Mark Your Calendars:

• SAVE THE DATE

  ADOREMUS TE
  A Catholic Youth Summer Fest
  For High School students
  Sunday, August 3rd  Rain or Shine
  1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  On the outside lawn
  Dinner will be provided, along with water and snacks for the day
  Cost:  $25.00 per person
  Registrations will be accepted after May 15th.  Please check back for the telephone # to register.
  
  A powerful day of uplifting music, teaching and preaching by Fr. David Engo, OFM Cap and many more, prayer, Reconciliation in the field, Adoration, Mass and nightime Benediction. It is hosted by Malvern Retreat House, the Office for Youth and Young Adults (OYYA), Generation Life, St. Charles Seminary - Religious Studies Division, the Office for Vocations, Life Teen coordinators and Fan the Fire.

• Annual Awards Dinner – April 30th

• Spring CA Captain’s Training – May 13th

• Annual Clean-Up Day – May 18th

• CA Captain’s Conclave – June 3rd

• Jubilarian Luncheon – June 4th

• Annual Remembrance Mass – September 21st

• Annual Golf Tournament – October 8th

• Presidents Reception – October 19th

• CA Captains Training – November 18th

• CA Captains Conclave – December 2nd

Upcoming Events

Retreats for Men, Women, Married Couples and Families

Look at our schedule and choose a retreat! If you have not been on a retreat in years, “Come Home to Malvern.” If you have never been on a retreat, or if you are searching to reconnect with the Lord, call us and we will help you to choose a retreat. Be assured, you are welcome to participate in any retreat. Come alone or bring a friend.

The 1st Annual Weekend of Healing
May 30, 31st and June 1st

Jose Maniyangat and Kathleen McCarthy
Fr. Jose was struck and killed by a drunk driver while traveling in India. While his body was in the morgue, he was taken to heaven, hell and purgatory. Hear him tell his remarkable story of how he died and was told by Jesus that he would go back into the world to become an instrument of peace and healing to His people. Kathleen McCarthy is President of In His Sign Radio Network, Catholic evangelist and author. This weekend will be filled with inspirational teachings, prayer, liturgies and amazing music. It will be hosted in the Main Retreat House for men, women and teens. Register early.

Light Weigh Retreat
June 20-22nd

Directed by Suzanne Fowler, Founder of the Light Weigh Program, this popular retreat will be hosted in the Family Life Center.  The theme for this retreat is “St. Therese’s Garden,” and is open to men, women and teens.  If you need to make peace with food, whether you are overweight, underweight or want to maintain your weight, this is a joyful retreat which will change your life.  Register early!

The First Annual Family Day
June 22nd

Honoring of Our Lady of Lourdes 150th Anniversary
Apparition to St. Bernadette Soubirous
Sunday, June 22nd 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Main lawn in front of St. Joseph's Hall

The day will start with Mass, along with a blessing from the First-Class relic of St. Bernadette Sourbirous...rosary walk to Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto on the grounds...a delicious barbecue picnic...a DJ for dancing and musical games for the family...special talks and DVD presentations on Our Lady of Lourdes...and so much more! Please bring your lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Registration must be made in advance by calling 610-644-0400. $20.00 per family vehicle.  Rain or shine. If it rains, all of the scheduled prayers and activities will take place in Upper and Lower McShain.

Ave Maria Singles
June 26-29th

Hosted in the Main Retreat House, this retreat is for single men and women.  Anthony Buono, Founder of AMS, Fr. Edward B. Connolly, Dr. John Fraunces, a Catholic psychologist, Peter j. Colosi, Ph.D., Jules va Schaijik, Ph.D. Katie va Schaijik, co-founders of the Personalist Project will be directing this retreat. A dynamic social is planned with a live band and line dancing instructor.  It’s a weekend which starts on Thursday evening and ends on Sunday.  Spirituality, prayer and socialization from a Catholic perspective.

ADOREMUS TE
A Catholic Youth Summer Fest

For High School students
Sunday, August 3rd  Rain or Shine
1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
On the outside lawn
Dinner will be provided, along with water and snacks for the day
Cost:  $25.00 per person
Registrations will be accepted after May 15th.  Please check back for the telephone # to register.

A powerful day of uplifting music, teaching and preaching by Fr. David Engo, OFM Cap and many more, prayer, Reconciliation in the field, Adoration, Mass and nightime Benediction. It is hosted by Malvern Retreat House, the Office for Youth and Young Adults (OYYA), Generation Life, St. Charles Seminary - Religious Studies Division, the Office for Vocations, Life Teen coordinators and Fan the Fire.