Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center
Our Lady of Bethesda is a Catholic Retreat Center in Bethesda, Maryland. We are dedicated to providing transformational encounters with Christ that enrich the spiritual and personal lives of individuals through faith-based programs for men, women, and couples. We are excited to offer these on-line options for your spiritual growth. And we hope that you will consider visiting our campus to enhance your spiritual journey.
Meet Our On-Line Team
Fr Robert Presutti was born in central Italy and grew up in Chicago. He entered the seminary after high school and completed his formation for the priesthood in Connecticut, Spain, and Rome. Over the years, he has served as vocation director, parochial vicar, and in various roles in educational institutions at the secondary and post secondary level. Most recently he was President and Head of School of Pinecrest Academy (GA) and VP for Academic and Student Affairs at Divine Mercy University. where he also served as Program Director for the Spiritual Direction Certificate. Fr Robert earned a Licentiate in Philosophy degree from the Gregorian University and Doctorate of Philosophy from the Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum, both in Rome.
He currently resides in Washington DC where he serves at Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center.
Maria Lourdes Fernández was born in Monterrey, Mexico and studied in Monterrey and in the United States. She has a bachelor's degree in business administration, a Master's in Education from Providence College, a Doctorate in Education from Capella University, and diplomas from Harvard University. In her 30 years of life consecrated to God in Regnum Christi, Luly has held several professional and ministerial positions, among which are President of Mater Ecclesiae College, Territorial Director and General Councilor of the Society of Apostolic Life of the Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi . She currently resides in Washington DC.
Maria Lourdes Fernández nació en Monterrey, México y cursó sus estudios en Monterrey y en los Estados Unidos. Tiene un bachillerato en administración de empresas, un Masters en Educación de Providence College, un Doctorado en Educación de Capella University y diplomados de Harvard University. En sus 30 años de vida consagrada a Dios en el Regnum Christi, Luly ha llevado varios cargos profesionales y ministeriales, entre los cuales destacan Presidente de Mater Ecclesiae College, Directora Territorial y Consejera General de la Sociedad de Vida Apostólica de las Consagradas de Regnum Christi. Actualmente reside en Washington DC.