Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption

Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption A Miracle in Stone A composite of nine seperate grottos, each portrays a scene in the life of Christ.
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The Grotto is frequently considered the “Eighth Wonder of the World” and The Iowan magazine has described the Grotto as a “Miracle in Stone.” The location was placed on the National Register of Historical Places in 2001 and has been included in such features as Roadside America and Disney’s The Straight Story. The largest man-made Grotto in the world, the Grotto contains the largest collection of precious stones and gems found anywhere in one location!

06/17/2026

THANK YOU!
Thank you for making the Grotto Festival a success!
With grateful hearts, we extend our sincere thanks to our incredible community !
To everyone who attended, volunteered, donated, sponsored, worked behind the scenes, and shared in the celebration—thank you.

Joe & Kathy Montag co-chair
Monsignor Ed Girres -Rector
Rose Walker-Director of Operations

06/13/2026
06/12/2026
What are you going to bid on at the auction this Saturday?
06/11/2026

What are you going to bid on at the auction this Saturday?

Anybody missing shoes?Found on the playground
06/10/2026

Anybody missing shoes?
Found on the playground

What a nice honor!Thank you Palo Alto garden club!
06/10/2026

What a nice honor!
Thank you Palo Alto garden club!

06/10/2026

Three days away!

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208 1st Avenue NW
West Bend, IA
50597

Telephone

+15158872371

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