A place to encounter Christ.
Happy Easter!
Noon Mass will resume on Tuesday, April 29.
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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Please Be Advised
Our elevator is out of service until further notice.
Plus! Join us for Noon Mass, Tuesday-Friday*
*Subject to changes based on holidays, etc. No noon mass on the Thursday of Mini-Retreat. Check calendar to confirm.
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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Private Retreats
Whether you seek solitude for deep reflection or wish to immerse yourself in the serene environment of our retreat center, our new Private Retreats offer you a unique opportunity for your soul.
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.
