Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Notre Dame
Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Notre Dame, Religious shrine at Notre Dame, United States
The Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes stands as a replica measuring one-seventh the size of the original French shrine, featuring large stone boulders from local farms.
Father Edward Sorin, founder of Notre Dame, initiated the construction of the Grotto in 1896 after visiting the original site in Lourdes, France.
The Grotto holds daily Rosary prayers at 6:45 p.m. throughout the year, serving as a central location for spiritual gatherings and outdoor Mass celebrations.
The shrine contains a fragment of stone from the original French grotto, positioned on the right side beneath the statue of Mary.
Numerous Notre Dame students choose this spiritual location for marriage proposals, making it a significant spot for personal milestones in the community.
Location: Notre Dame
GPS coordinates: 41.70303,-86.24040
Latest update: March 16, 2025 12:59
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