Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Who builds a shrine from thousands of geodes with no plan whatsoever?

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.

Watch "Faith Set in Stone" and other Across Indiana episodes at the link in bio.

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