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July 31, 2017

1941

As America stepped in to World War II, so did many Men of Malvern. Dan Corry attended a retreat on Father’s Day in 1941, and when he returned home,[...]

 
July 31, 2017

1947

During the fall of 1947, construction began on a new dining hall capable of seating 300 individuals. The hall, funded by a donation from the builder John McShain, was[...]

 
July 31, 2017

1954

In 1954, Our Lady’s Hall was dedicated. This hall, too, was built primarily with donations from John McShain and his wife, Mary. It was here that iconic Golden Doors[...]

 
July 31, 2017

1954

On December 14, 1954, St. Joseph’s Hall caught fire. Luckily, the fire was contained to the third floor of the building. Although this floor was never replaced, St. Joseph’s[...]

 
July 31, 2017

1972

Due to the number of visitors traveling to the retreat house each year, the League determined that the property required additional facilities for meetings and new programs. Again, McShain[...]

 
July 31, 2017

1972

A celebration took place in 1972 to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the League’s relocation to Malvern. This event was attended by 2,500 people. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, a[...]

 
July 31, 2017

1980

In 1980, the League sold 25 acres of the Malvern estate, leaving St. Joseph’s-In-The-Hills with 125 acres. Malvern Retreat House owns the entirety of the 125 acres to this[...]

 
July 31, 2017

1981

Reverend Monsignor Thomas Scanlon took over the position of Rector from Msgr. Anthony W. McGuire in 1981. He was succeeded by Reverend Dennis J.W. O’Donnell in 1989, who would[...]

 
July 31, 2017

1986

Women played a major part in Malvern Retreat House’s development, and in 1986, they began to hold retreats at Malvern. Today, the Women of Malvern, Women of Grace, and[...]

 
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