Start a wonderful 4-day pilgrimage to the Midwest Shrines. After Mass at St. Mary’s, we head to the Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend, IA. The Grotto was built to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary by the artist, Fr. Dobberstein, to fulfill a promise to her after he recovered from a life-threatening bout of pneumonia. These structures are crafted from an astonishing array of rocks and precious stones, symbolizing Jeus Christ’s redemption through artistry and geology. Each of the 9 grotto’s depicts a key aspect of Jesus’ life. (D)