Lourdes Grotto – University of the Incarnate Word

This is a great monument in the middle of the UIW campus. A grotto, with the Virgin Mary looking skyward.
The Lourdes Grotto is named after our Lady of Lourdes. The original one is in Lourdes, France, and is known for it’s curing waters. When it’s nice out, they have classes out in front of the grotto, as it has auditorium seating.
It’s a beautiful old landmark on the UIW campus, built in 1904 by Friar J.G. Bednerek from Chicago. It’s really worth checking out. There’s plenty of shade and grass around so you can sit and relax and take in the serenity of the grotto. It’s a great place for private or communal prayer and reflection.