A place to encounter Christ.
Pleased be advised that our elevator is currently out of service.
We are evaluating the situation and will make updates as repairs progress.
(10/02/24,10:32 am)
An Oasis Inside the Beltway of Washington D.C.
We share Christ’s love in our local community and
throughout the world.
Nestled within the shade of a quiet Bethesda neighborhood and minutes away from our Nation’s capital, Our Lady of Bethesda is a Catholic Retreat Center that aspires to reveal Christ’s love to all who enter this sacred space.
Our Upcoming Events
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Plus! Join us for Noon Mass, Tuesday-Friday*
*Subject to changes based on holidays, etc.
Featured Programs
OLB Online Retreat Center
We invite you to visit our Online Retreat Center, designed to provide you with the same life-changing experiences as our onsite programs, but from the comfort of your own home.
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The 19th Annotation Retreat
Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center now offers the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola as a nine-twelve month retreat in your daily life.
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The Week-Long Retreat
For Women: Jul 10-17, 2025
For Lay Men: Jul 20-27, 2025
For Catholic Priests: Jul 20-28, 2025
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Interested in renting OLB? Contact our staff →
Grand! As always, it is difficult to get away, but so worth the trouble and time here to be renewed and to reconnect with the Lord.