The Archbishop of Philadelphia, Archbishop Charles Chaput, announced May 31 that Malvern Retreat House's Rector, Fr. Charles Zlock, has been appointed Pastor of the Parish of St. Monica in Berwyn, PA. The change will be effective as of July 1, 2013.
"My experience as Rector at Malvern Retreat House has been extremely positive," said Fr. Zlock. "My interaction with the retreatants and the greater Malvern family has been incredibly rewarding. It would be my hope that a more formal relationship between the parishioners of St. Monica and Malvern Retreat House would become a part of the future."
James A. Fitzsimmons, President of Malvern Retreat House, said, "We are grateful to Fr. Zlock for all he has accomplished in the past year. We thank him for all his work with the Spiritual Programs Committee and for his outreach to Women and Young Adults. We wish him well in his new assignment and hope he will continue to be available to direct retreats for us here as well."
Find out what's happening in Malvernfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Details and additional information about his departure and farewell reception as well as his installation by Bishop John McIntyre will be forthcoming.
Archbishop Chaput has appointed a new Rector for Malvern Retreat House. We welcome Monsignor Joseph T. Marino, MA, M Div, who comes to Malvern after serving as Pastor of Our Lady of the Assumption in Strafford, PA. "i enjoyed my work as a parish priest very much, and I am looking forward to the opportunity to serve those who attend retreats at Malvern Retreat House," said Msgr. Marino, who previously served as regional Vicar for Chester County for five years. "A priest's first mission is to assist people on their faith journey, and I am very much looking forward to doing that as rector at Malvern Retreat House." He will begin his new assignment on July 1, 2013.
