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St Blaise-Curran Memorial – 2027
Friday, Feb 5, 2027 - Sunday, Feb 7, 2027
5:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Malvern Retreat House
Our Lady's Hall
315 S. Warren Avenue
Malvern,
PA
19355
610-644-0400
Retreat Director and Speakers Fr. Dennis J.W. O'Donnell, PhD Gary Zimak
$300.00 On Site
$75.00 Virtual
$100.00 In Person - Under 22**
This is a traditional retreat for men with conferences, confession, adoration, prayer and Mass each day. For more information on traditional retreats please review our Frequently Ask Questions. Please contact our Community Outreach Manager at 610-644-0400 or email at mrhdirect@malvernretreat.com if you need additional assistance or have further questions.
This retreat is open to all men no matter your religion or group affiliation, new retreatants are welcome to attend.
Retreat Directors and Speakers
Retreat Director
Fr. Dennis J.W. O'Donnell, PhD
Fr. Dennis is the coordinator of Integrated Health Services (IHS). This program, offered by Holy Redeemer Health System, provides a holistic, integrated assessment of a person from a physical, psychological and spiritual perspective. Previously, from 1989 to 2006, Father O’Donnell served as the Rector and Spiritual Director of St. Joseph-in-the-Hills, today Malvern Retreat House, in Pennsylvania.
Fr. Dennis’ impressive career includes serving as a pastor at Maternity BVM Parish and a chaplain at Philadelphia State Mental Hospital, serving as the assistant superintendent for Catholic Education in Philadelphia, earning a Ph.D. from Fordham University, and teaching at Cardinal Dougherty High School.
Speaker
Gary Zimak
Gary Zimak is the author of fourteen books, including the best-selling Give Up Worry For Lent.
After a 30-year career as a software developer, he has spent the last 15 years as a full time Catholic speaker and author. Gary is a frequent speaker at parishes and conferences across the country and is recognized as the leading Catholic speaker on the topic of overcoming anxiety. In addition, he is a regular guest on Catholic radio and hosts a weekly podcast.
He lives in Southern New Jersey with his wife Eileen and daughters Mary and Elizabeth.
