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 time-honored weekend Catholic retreats for men starting on Friday evening and ending on Sunday morning. Private adoration time in our magnificent oratories, uplifting liturgies, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, communal prayer with men for the Stations of the Cross, fellowship and group faith-sharing, all comprise this Catholic retreat weekend. 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.
Men's Weekend Retreat Sample Schedule
All of the following exercises are meant to be used according to the individual needs of the retreatant. No exercise is mandatory.
Priests are available Friday through Sunday for private interviews and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Friday - Opening night
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5:00 PM
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Registration begins in libraries
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6:45
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Angelus and Dinner
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7:45
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Welcome by the Rector
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8:00
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New retreatant orientation (Upper McShain)
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8:30
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Opening Conference (Chapel)
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9:15
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Celebration of Eucharist (Chapel)
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10:15
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Open AA Meeting (optional) (Lower McShain)
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After Mass, we request silence throughout the night
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Saturday
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7:00 AM
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Rise
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7:20
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Angelus at bedroom door
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7:20
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Ministers for Adoration report to the Sacristy
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7:30
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Adoration Procession and Morning Prayer (Chapel)
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7:45
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Private Adoration begins in the Oratories
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7:45
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Flag Ceremony and Breakfast
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9:00
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Conference (Chapel)
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10:15
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Reconciliation Service (Chapel) followed by individual confessions
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11:30
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Way of the Cross (outdoors - weather permitting)
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12:15 PM
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Lunch (Dining Hall)
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1:30
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Retreatant's Choice:
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Personal quiet time
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Loss & Bereavement Talk (2nd, 3rd, 4th Saturdays)
Presenter: B. Selletti, SFO (Upper McShain B-205)
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Men-Backbone of the Church (First Saturdays)
Presenters: Mark Houck - Damien Wargo (Upper McShain B-205)
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"Abortion, The Law and the Courts"
Presenters: Pro Life Team (Upper McShain B-202)
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Retirement: Remaining Fully Alive in Retirement
Presenters: Various (Upper McShain B-204)
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Being Married Today - Marriage Encounter
Presenters: Various Members of Marriage Encounter (Lower McShain)
Or... Faith and Finances
Presenters: Malvern Arimathean Advisor Team (Lower McShain)
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2:30
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Alternate Weekend Talks on the Theme:
"What do you want me to do for you..."
Thriving and Not Just Surviving as a Cahtolic Man
Presenter: Bill Donaghy (Upper McShain)
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Success and Spirituality
Presenter: Dr. Joe Capista (Upper McShain)
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3:45
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Questions and Answer Session: Discussion on conferences and our faith
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4:45
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Mass (Chapel)
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5:45
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Angelus and Dinner (Dining Hall)
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7:00
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Rosary
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7:45
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Conference (Chapel)
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8:45
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Benediction followed by the New Man of Malvern Ceremony (Upper McShain)
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9:15
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Coffee & Danish (Lower McShain)
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9:45
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Credo; A Film Tribute to John Paul II featuring Andrea Bocelli (Upper McShain)
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We request silence in all areas except Lower McShain.
Please respect the desire and right of other retreatants to retreat to a place of silence.
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Sunday
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7:00 AM
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Rise
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7:20
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Angelus at bedroom door
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7:30
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Morning Prayer (Chapel)
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7:45
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Flag Ceremony and Breakfast (Dining Hall)
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9:15
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Conference & blessing of religious articles (Chapel)
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10:00
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Closing of adoration in Oratories (Ministers report to sacristy)
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10:15
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Faith Sharing (Upper McShain)
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10:45
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Concelebrated Closing Eucharist (Upper McShain)
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