Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Born from trauma and built to heal, discover Jasper’s hidden gem: the Mother of God Grotto.

Constructed from thousands of Indiana geodes, this Catholic shrine is unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Shaped by Father Phillip Ottavi’s own loss after surviving a devastating earthquake in Italy, see how stone, faith, and tragedy can be turned into a handmade place of serenity, healing, and community.

Follow along as Across Indiana’s Kevin Ratermann travels to Dubois County and speaks with the Friends of the Grotto, a volunteer group dedicated to preserving the work of Father Ottavi and the Sons of Divine Providence.

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