A place to encounter Christ.

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 Retreat Center aspires to reveal Christ’s love to all who enter this sacred space. 

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Our Upcoming Events

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Plus! Join us for Noon Mass, Tuesday-Friday*

*Subject to changes based on holidays, etc.

Featured Programs

Lenten Retreats and Programs


February 14-March 30

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The Week-Long Retreat


For Women: July 8-15, 2024 Learn more →

 

For Lay Men: July 22-29, 2024 Learn more →
 
For Catholic Priests: July 22-29, 2024 Learn more →
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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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Strengthening Your Love Marriage Workshop


October 12-13, 2024

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Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center & Center for Family Development

When your marriage is strong...

Come to a Retreat at Our Lady of Bethesda

Fr. Michael Sliney, LC on Radio Maria (August 15, 2022)

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.

Iris P.
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