Contact: Brian Gail, 484-321-2534

MALVERN, Penn., Aug. 27, 2014 /Christian Newswire/ -- All Catholic men and women who enjoy writing, whether it be professionally or leisurely, are invited to Malvern Retreat House's Catholic Writers' Retreat. This five-day retreat from September 29 to October 3, 2014, allows participants to immerse themselves in the presence of God on Malvern Retreat House's 125-acre ground while focusing on their writing, and learning from experienced Catholic writers.

This retreat offers daily opportunities for spiritual growth including Mass, Exposition, Benediction, and reflections about writers from the New Testament. Conferences will also be held from professional Catholic writers and editors, such as Susan Brinkmann, Matthew Pinto, Matthew Gambino, and Brian Gail.

Susan Brinkmann, O.C.D.S., author and award-winning journalist, is a member of the Third Order of Discalced Carmelites. She is the staff journalist for Women of Grace®, and is a frequent guest on EWTN's Women of Grace television show.

Matthew Pinto, founder and president of Ascension Press, is also the author and co-author of numerous best-selling books, including A Guide to the Passion: 100 Questions About the Passion of the Christ, which became #6 on the New York Times Best-Seller List with more than a million copies sold. Additionally, Matthew's appearances on numerous television and radio programs explaining and defending the Catholic faith have earned him the Catholic Leadership Institute's 2004 Award for Outstanding Catholic Leadership.

Matthew Gambino is director and general manager of CatholicPhilly.com, a news website for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. His 25-year career features awards as a writer and editor, plus success in business management and sales in Catholic and secular media, both in print and online. Matt's experience in communications provides valuable insights for building successful strategies in Catholic digital media.

Brian Gail is a Knight of the Immaculate, as well as a Catholic speaker on matters of faith and family. He is a critically acclaimed author of the trilogy Fatherless, Motherless, and Childless, which has become a powerful tool for catechesis. A gifted entrepreneur and CEO, Brian provided strategic marketing counsel to elite Fortune 500 corporations and co-founded three Catholic classical academies.

To register for the Catholic Writers' Retreat, call Malvern Retreat House's Main Office at 610-644-0400, or visit us online at www.MalvernRetreat.com.