Our Lady of Confidence Retreat for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

The Our Lady of Confidence Retreat is a three-day retreat at Malvern Retreat House for adults with intellectual disabilities. It is scheduled for October 8, 9, and 10, 2024. Liturgies, presentations, and communal prayer will be conducted in a serene environment together with comfortable, accessible facilities. If you or someone you know would enjoy having their faith in God refreshed and strengthened, we welcome you to register online by clicking HERE by September 30, 2024. While there is no cost for this retreat, free will donations are accepted. Checks can be made payable to Malvern Retreat House. If you have any questions or concerns or are interested in volunteering for this retreat, please email the retreat captains Madeline Knowles, Erin Mars and Chrissy Mars at mknowles115@gmail.com, eemars777@gmail.com, and christina.mars.mg@gmail.com or call the Office for Persons with Disabilities at 215-587-3530.

Brochure

Retreatant Online Registration Form  -  The deadline for registration has passed

Support Staff Online Registration Form

Volunteer Registration Form

Printable Mail-In Registration Form - The deadline for registration has passed

Retreatant Letter

Organization Letter

Volunteer Letter

 

The Institute for Human Ecology – He Wore a Crown of Thorns: Anxiety & Depression from Catholic Clinical and Personal Perspectives

Sensory Friendly Mass

Considering implementing a Sensory Friendly Mass in your parish? Learn more here.

Tips for Making Inclusive Ministries

Here are some helpful tips on how you can make your ministry more inclusive!

RESPITE CARE SERVICES for adults with IDD

A New Initiative – Rising Together Alliance

RISING TOGETHER ALLIANCE

Prenatal Diagnosis Support

If you have received a Prenatal Diagnosis, you are not alone. Lily’s Gift, is a network of concerned parents and professionals who have experienced or worked closely with issues surrounding prenatal diagnosis.

Read more

Parish Contact Program

Currently, over 110 Parish Contacts act on behalf of persons with disabilities to assist the pastor in his role of inviting people to full membership and to share fully in the life of the Parish. Each contact is appointed by the Pastor to serve as a liaison between persons with disabilities and their parish and between the parish and the Department for Pastoral Care for Persons with Disabilities. If your parish does not have a parish contact or would like to appoint a new contact, please submit the PCPD Parish Contact Form.

Read more