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Malvern... an oasis of peace
"Whom can I send?...Send me Lord." Isaiah 6:8
 
     
 

Come to the quiet of a Malvern retreat

Share in the tranquility, peace and blessings of this Catholic retreat house nestled in the woods.

The Malvern Retreat House is known for its Catholic women’s weekend retreats and Evenings of Recollection. Our weekends, whether the retreat is in the Family Life Center or the Main Retreat House offers private adoration time, uplifting liturgies, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, communal prayer with women for the Stations of the Cross, socialization and group faith-sharing. Retreat directors vary with each retreat, so be sure to check our schedule.

While staying with us, you will experience our gift of hospitality; clean, comfortable, private rooms and delicious meals served by our retreat-friendly staff.

Non-Catholics are always welcome to participate in a retreat. Even if you have never made a retreat before, pray about a weekend when you may have a few hours to spend on retreat. Come alone.. or with a friend! Make a decision today to register for a retreat or call the Main Office at (610) 644-0400 for more information.

Women's Retreats and Events

Well over one million individuals have participated in the retreat experience since 1922 with approximately 20,000 men, women, families, married couples and youth now making the journey to this countryside sanctuary each year.

Make a decision to change your life today! Please reserve your retreat at least two weeks in advance. Due to the growing popularity of these retreats, all reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please make checks payable to the Malvern Retreat House and mail to:
Malvern Retreat House
P.O. Box 315
Malvern, PA 19355-0315

View a sample retreat schedule here

For Retreat Director biography, please click each Retreat Director's name below.

Back to topJANUARY 2010
All prices and information are subject to change

Fri-Sun
Jan 8-10

Serenity Retreat: Awakenings 2010

Directors:
Carol Jensen, M.A.
and Fr. Gregory Hickey (Mass)

A Serenity Retreat is a time to develop a deeper awareness of God’s presence and activity in our lives. Whether you are new to the rooms or are an old timer, you are sincerely invited to join with other women who are working the Steps and seeking conscious contact with the God of their understanding. This retreat will offer reflections on how we awaken physically, mentally and spiritually as we work our program and opportunities for participants to share their experience, strength and hope. Carol Jensen, MA is our retreat director. Carol is an old timer in the rooms as well as a wife, mother, grandmother and certified spiritual director.

Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center.

Cost: $195.00

To register for this event, click here.

Back to topFEBRUARY 2010
All prices and information are subject to change

Fri-Sun
Feb 5-7

Engaged Couples/
Archdiocesan Marriage Preparation Retreat

“Encounter Christ, the Source of Christian Marriage”

Director:
Chosen by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Family Life Office

This weekend retreat features conferences by our retreat leader, Chris O’Neill, M. ArT.S., PhD Cand, about specific aspects of the sacrament of marriage, as well as group discussion, witness from married couples and time for private discussion for you as a couple. Opportunities for prayer, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Confession and celebration of Mass, will be offered. As an engaged couple, you are preparing to enter into what St. Paul calls “a great mystery (Ephesians 5:32),” a sign to the world of God’s love for all people. This weekend is an important part of your preparation to enter into this mystery.

Hosted in the McShain-HorstMann Family Life Center

Cost: TBD

For more information, contact the Family Life Office at 215-587-5639, or email famlife@adphila.org

Fri-Sun
Feb 12-14

Retrouvaille / Rediscovery of Your Marriage

This special weekend is designed to help couples heal and renew their marriages. Thousands of couples headed for cold, unloving relationships or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage problems by attending the program. Come rediscover each other in a new and positive way.

Director:
Will be determined by Retrouvaille.

All names are kept confidential.

Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center

Cost: TBD

All registrations handled directly by Retrouvaille.

Call Retrouvaille at 1-800-470-2230
or e-mail joy_bobg@msn.com

Sun
Feb 14

Valentine's Evening of Reflection

Director:
Fr. Gregory Hickey

Step out for a splendid evening with your Valentine! Married couples are invited to celebrate their love and renew their wedding vows on this special night which includes Mass, inspirational talk, and a romantic candlelight dinner featuring a five-star delicious meal. Make your reservation early for this very popular evening!

Hosted in the Main Retreat house

5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
(5:00 PM registration)

Cost: $100.00 per couple

Email the Retreat House about this evening
or call us at (610) 644-0400

Wed
Feb 17

Ash Wednesday Day of Reflection

Director:
Fr. Gregory Hickey

Consider God’s call for your Lenten journey by setting aside a day for quiet reflection. Inspirational talks, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, quiet time, the celebration of the Mass and the distribution of ashes will be offered.

Hosted in the Main Retreat House

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Cost: $40.00

Email the Retreat House about this retreat
or call us at (610) 644-0400

Fri-Sun
Feb 19-21

AA Couples
For Couples Affected by Addiction

Director:
Sr. Linda Fischer, ASC

Hosted in the McShain-HorstMann Family Life Center

Cost: TBD

Email the Retreat House about this retreat
or call us at (610) 644-0400

To register for this event, click here.

Fri-Sun
Feb 19-21

Women Afire

Directors:
The Women Afire team of Kathleen McCarthy, Anna Iatesta, Anne McGlone and June Piola.

Priest:
Fr. Stephen DeLacy

Music:
Marty Rotella

When this dynamic team comes together for a powerful weekend here at the Retreat House, the result promises to be an outpouring of God’s grace and love! Now in its fourth year, this popular weekend retreat offers healing prayer, teachings, private Eucharistic Adoration, quiet time, and awesome music, along with Mass celebrated with a special healing service. Register early!

This year the retreat will be hosted in the Main retreat house.

Cost: $200.00 per person (single rooms)
Payment must be made in full upon registration.

Email the Retreat House about this retreat
or call us at (610) 644-0400

To register for this event, click here.

Back to topMARCH 2010
All prices and information are subject to change

Fri-Sun
Mar 5-7

Women's Retreat

Director:
Sr. Mary Catherine Walton, SSJ

Hosted in the McShain-HorstMann Family File Center

Cost: $195.00

To register for this event, click here.

Sat
Mar 27

RCIA Retreat for Men and Women
Day of Recollection for Candidates and Catechumens

Director:
Rev. Francis X. Devlin, OSA

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center

Cost: $35.00 per person includes a continental breakfast and a delicious lunch.

To register for this event, click here.

Back to topAPRIL 2010
All prices and information are subject to change

Fri-Sun
Apr 9-11

Divine Mercy for Men, Women and Teens

Directors:
Rev. Pablo Straub, CSsR.
and Fr. Stephen DeLacy

Captains:
Bob & Peg Moore
to email Bob & Peg Moore click this line

This special weekend, set aside to mark the first Sunday after Easter known as Divine Mercy Sunday, includes powerful teachings from Fr. Pablo Straub, Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass and quiet time. Join the special Divine Mercy Mass on Sunday to be celebrated in the afternoon, along with a special recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Come discover in a deeper way that God is merciful and forgiving, that His mercy is greater than our sins, and learn to hear His call to be merciful toward others.

Cost: $190.00

Email the Retreat House about this retreat
or call us at (610) 644-0400

To register for this event, click here.

Fri-Sun
Apr 9-11

Retrouvaille / Rediscovery of Your Marriage

This special weekend is designed to help couples heal and renew their marriages. Thousands of couples headed for cold, unloving relationships or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage problems by attending the program. Come rediscover each other in a new and positive way.

Director:
Will be determined by Retrouvaille.

All names are kept confidential.

Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center

Cost: TBD

All registrations handled directly by Retrouvaille.

Call Retrouvaille at 1-800-470-2230
or e-mail joy_bobg@msn.com

Back to topMAY 2010
All prices and information are subject to change

Fri-Sun
May 14-16

Women's Spring Retreat

Director:
Fr. Gregory Hickey, Rector

Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center.

Cost: $195.00

To register for this event, click here.

Fri-Sun
May 21-23

In His Sign Network Retreat
Annual Weekend of Healing

Directors:
Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ
Kathleen McCarthy

Named one of the Top Seven Most Influential Women in the Delaware Valley, radio host Kathleen McCarthy is known for her extensive healing ministry. Joined by nationally known TV host and author Fr. Mitch Pacwa, she will lead a weekend which will include inspirational talks, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Mass, quiet time and a special healing service.

Hosted in the Main Retreat House.

Cost: $210.00 per single
           $385.00 per married couple
           $435.00 per family (children over the age of 13 years of age only)

          Note: Married couples will stay in separate rooms

To register for this event, click here.

Fri-Sun
May 21-23

Serenity Retreat
For women affected by the disease of addiction

Director:
Sr. Linda Fisher, A.S.C. is a professed member of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ in Lancaster, PA. A teacher by profession, she has been directing Serenity retreats for the past four years. Sr. Linda calls her own journey in recovery, “one of the greatest blessings in my life.”

Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center.

Cost: $195.00 per person (double occupancy)

Register by calling: 610-644-0400 or click here.

Back to topJUNE 2010
All prices and information are subject to change

Thu-Sun
Jun 3-6

Ave Maria Singles International Retreat

Director:
Anthony Buono and team.

Special conferences/teachings on relationships, Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, quiet time and a fun-filled social are planned. More to follow…

Live music, dance lessons and the Cana Café

For men and women of all ages. This is a four night retreat starting on Thursday evening and ending on Sunday before lunch

Hosted in the Main Retreat House

Cost: $395.00 includes 8 meals

Email the Retreat House about this weekend
or call us at (610) 644-0400

To register for this event, click here.

Fri-Sun
Jun 11-13

Engaged Couples/
Archdiocesan Marriage Preparation Retreat

“Encounter Christ, the Source of Christian Marriage”

Director:
Chosen by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Family Life Office

This weekend retreat features conferences by our retreat leader, Chris O’Neill, M. ArT.S., PhD Cand, about specific aspects of the sacrament of marriage, as well as group discussion, witness from married couples and time for private discussion for you as a couple. Opportunities for prayer, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Confession and celebration of Mass, will be offered. As an engaged couple, you are preparing to enter into what St. Paul calls “a great mystery (Ephesians 5:32),” a sign to the world of God’s love for all people. This weekend is an important part of your preparation to enter into this mystery.

Hosted in the McShain-HorstMann Family Life Center

Cost: TBD

For more information, contact the Family Life Office at 215-587-5639, or email famlife@adphila.org

Thu
Jun 17

A Women's Evening of Reflection
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Directed by Fr. Stephen DeLacy, the theme for the evening is "Loving and Forgiving are You, O' Lord." A delicious dinner will be served, an inspirational talk and a special healing Mass with annointing will be celebrated.

Cost: $35.00 per person (must register in advance) by calling 610-644-0400

Fri-Sun
Jun 18-20

"A Fresh Start for New Life: A Retreat for Separated and Divorced Catholics"

This is a retreat in which you will leave with renewed hope and courage for your future!

Director:
Dr. Peter Kleponis - a licensed clinical therapist

Priest:
Fr. Stephen DeLacy

Hosted in The McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center

Cost: $195.00 per person (double occupancy)

To register for this event, click here.

Back to topJULY 2010
All prices and information are subject to change

Fri-Sun
Jul 2-4

Family 4th Retreat

Director:
Fr. Sean McGillicuddy

Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center

Cost: $395.00 per family; $370.00 grandparents (couples); $195.00 singles

Arrive: 4:30 PM Friday; Depart before noon on Sunday

To register for this event, click here.

Sun-Fri
Jul 11-16

Sisters Preached Retreat

Director:
Rev. Raphael Bonanno, OFM

Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center

Cost: $325.00 for a private room with a bath

Email the Retreat House about this weekend
or call us at (610) 644-0400

To register for this event, click here.

Mon-Fri
Jul 12-16

Eileen George Healing Retreat

Director:
Eileen George

Join Eileen George for this powerful five-day healing retreat which will include conferences, private Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, meals, prayers and quiet time. A Healing Service is open to the public on Thursday evening of the retreat, scheduled at 7:30 p.m.

The retreat starts on Monday evening with registration beginning at 4 p.m. and ends on Friday after breakfast.

Cost: $280.00

Email the Retreat House about this retreat
or call us at (610) 644-0400

To register for this event, click here.

Thu-Fri
Jul 22-23

Women of Grace Leadership Institute

Director:
Johnnette Benkovic

Seminars will be led by Johnnette Benkovic. Accompanied by a skills-building workshop, the Institute will encourage your missionary effort within your own families, parish, and communities. Specifically targeting Women of Grace facilitators, attendees will discover the role of vision and mission, how it is developed and implemented, its strategies and goals, and the defining qualities of Catholic leadership. Using participant involvement, the Institute will also address practical issues and concerns and outline ways of taking your Women of Grace study group to the next level.

Cost: $175.00 includes three meals and one night accomodation beginning at 1:00 PM on Thursday.

Register by calling 610-644-0400.

Fri-Sun
Jul 23-25

Women of Grace Retreat; Fifth Annual Retreat
The Mysteries of Mary – "Hope, Healing and New Life"

Directors:
Johnnette Benkovic
Fr. Edmund Sylvia, CSC

Guest speaker is Dr. Edward (Ted) Sri

Hosted in the Main Retreat House

Cost: $250.00

To register for this event, click here.

Back to topAUGUST 2010
All prices and information are subject to change

Fri-Sun
Aug 13-15

Retrouvaille / Rediscovery of Your Marriage

This special weekend is designed to help couples heal and renew their marriages. Thousands of couples headed for cold, unloving relationships or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage problems by attending the program. Come rediscover each other in a new and positive way.

Director:
Will be determined by Retrouvaille.

All names are kept confidential.

Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center

Cost: TBD

All registrations handled directly by Retrouvaille.

Call Retrouvaille at 1-800-470-2230
or e-mail joy_bobg@msn.com

Fri-Sun
Aug 20-22

Engaged Couples/
Archdiocesan Marriage Preparation Retreat

“Encounter Christ, the Source of Christian Marriage”

Director:
Chosen by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Family Life Office

This weekend retreat features conferences by our retreat leader, Chris O’Neill, M. ArT.S., PhD Cand, about specific aspects of the sacrament of marriage, as well as group discussion, witness from married couples and time for private discussion for you as a couple. Opportunities for prayer, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Confession and celebration of Mass, will be offered. As an engaged couple, you are preparing to enter into what St. Paul calls “a great mystery (Ephesians 5:32),” a sign to the world of God’s love for all people. This weekend is an important part of your preparation to enter into this mystery.

Hosted in the McShain-HorstMann Family Life Center

Cost: TBD

For more information, contact the Family Life Office at 215-587-5639, or email famlife@adphila.org

Back to topSEPTEMBER 2010
All prices and information are subject to change

Fri-Sun
Sep 3-5

Family Labor Day Retreat

Director:
Fr. Joseph Capella

Cost: $395.00 per family; $370.00 grandparents (couples); $195.00 singles

Arrive: 4:30 PM Friday; Depart before noon on Sunday

Email the Retreat House about this retreat
or call us at (610) 644-0400

To register for this event, click here.

Tue-Thu
Sep 7-9

A Contemplative Retreat for Men and Women
"New Springtime in Heart"

Director:
Fr. John Paul Joyce, Superior for Priests for the Intercessors of the Lamb, Omaha, Nebraska

Hosted in the McShain_Horstmann Family Life Center

Fr. John Paul Joyce will focus on the new Pentecost that has to come drawing on the teaching of the late Pope John Paul II when he spoke about the new evangelization taking place; first, in each heart through a personal relationship with the Lord. A wonderful contemplative retreat.

Cost: $185.00 per person (double occupancy); single room is an additional $50 pp
All rooms have a private bathroom, single and double bed. Each room has individually-controlled air-conditioning.

Register by either calling 610-644-0400 or clicking here.

Fri-Sun
Sep 17-19

Married Couples "Cana" Retreat

Director:
Fr. Joseph Breighner

Hosted in the McShain-HorstMann Family Life Center

Cost: $370.00

To register for this event, click here.

Fri-Sun
Sep 24-26

Our Lady of Peace Women's Retreat

Directors:
Sister Mary Catherine Walton, SSJ
Fr. Gregory Hickey

Hosted in the Main Retreat House

Cost: $185.00

Email the Retreat House about this retreat
or call us at (610) 644-0400

To register for this event, click here.

Back to topOCTOBER 2010
All prices and information are subject to change

Fri-Sun
Oct 1-3

Women's Retreat

Director:
Rev. Edward Murphy, SJ

Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center.

Cost: $195.00

To register for this event, click here.

Fri-Sun
Oct 8-10

Engaged Couples/
Archdiocesan Marriage Preparation Retreat

“Encounter Christ, the Source of Christian Marriage”

Director:
Chosen by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Family Life Office

This weekend retreat features conferences by our retreat leader, Chris O’Neill, M. ArT.S., PhD Cand, about specific aspects of the sacrament of marriage, as well as group discussion, witness from married couples and time for private discussion for you as a couple. Opportunities for prayer, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Confession and celebration of Mass, will be offered. As an engaged couple, you are preparing to enter into what St. Paul calls “a great mystery (Ephesians 5:32),” a sign to the world of God’s love for all people. This weekend is an important part of your preparation to enter into this mystery.

Hosted in the McShain-HorstMann Family Life Center

Cost: TBD

For more information, contact the Family Life Office at 215-587-5639, or email famlife@adphila.org

Tue-Thu
Oct 12-14

OUR LADY OF CONFIDENCE Group

Director:
Our Lady's Hall - Msgr. Richard Bolger

Captain:
Peter Schumacher

Traditional retreat for men and women

Cost: $185.00

This annual 3-day retreat is for all people with disabilities.

Email the Retreat House about this retreat
or call us at 610-644-0400

To register for this event, click here.

Fri-Sun
Oct 15-17

Family Retreat

Director:
Fr. Joseph Wisniewski

Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center

Cost: $395.00 per family; $370.00 grandparents (couples); $195.00 singles

Arrive: 4:30 PM Friday; Depart before noon on Sunday

Email the Retreat House about this retreat
or call us at (610) 644-0400

To register for this event, click here.

Back to topNOVEMBER 2010
All prices and information are subject to change

Fri-Sun
Nov 5-7

The LEGION OF MARY Group

Director:

Hosted in the Main Retreat House

Cost: TBD

Email the Retreat House about this retreat
or call us at (610) 644-0400

To register for this event, click here.

Mon-Fri
Nov 15-19

Eileen George Healing Retreat

Director:
Eileen George

Join Eileen George for this powerful five-day healing retreat which will include conferences, private Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, meals, prayers and quiet time. A Healing Service is open to the public on Thursday evening of the retreat, scheduled at 7:30 p.m.

The retreat starts on Monday evening with registration beginning at 4 p.m. and ends on Friday after breakfast.

Cost: $280.00

Email the Retreat House about this retreat
or call us at (610) 644-0400

To register for this event, click here.

Back to topDECEMBER 2010
All prices and information are subject to change

Wed
Dec  8

Fifth Annual Spirit Power Retreat Day
"Power of the Heart"

Directors:
Marty Rotella
Fr. Stephen DeLacy

Directed by Grammy nominee and Spirit Power Founder, Marty Rotella, this is a joy-filled day of preaching, singing, healing and liturgy. Fr. Stephen DeLacy will co-direct the day with the theme, "Power of the Heart." The day will start with a continental breakfast, followed by uplifting music and preaching. A delicious lunch will be served for all guests. The day will end with Mass in honor of the Immaculate Conception. An annointing service will also be held during the day for the participants only!

Location: St. Joseph's Chapel

Time: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM

Cost: $45.00 per person includes lunch

Register by clicking here or calling 610-644-0400.

 
 

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