Dickeyville

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A Beautiful Experience

 

The Dickeyville Grotto and Shrines erected in the Village of Dickeyville, Wisconsin on Holy Ghost Parish grounds are the works of Father Matthias Wernerus, a Catholic Priest, Pastor of the Parish from 1918 to 1931. His handiwork in stone, built from 1925-1930, is dedicated to the unity of two great American ideals-love of God and love of Country. These religious and patriotic shrines were constructed without the use of blueprints.

 

It is a creation in stone, mortar and bright colored objects-collected materials from all over the world. These include colored glass, gems, antique heirlooms of pottery or porcelain, stalagmites and stalactites, sea shells, starfish, petrified sea urchins and fossils, and a variety of corals, amber glass, agate, quartz, ores, such as iron, copper and lead, fool's gold, rock crystals, onyx, amethyst and coal, petrified wood and moss.

 

There are several shrines in the Grotto garden. Besides the main shrine (which houses the Grotto of the Blessed Virgin), there is a patriotic shrine, the sacramental shrine of the Holy Eucharist, the Sacred Heart shrine, Christ the King shrine, Fatima shrine, and the Stations of the Cross. These shrines are located in a beautiful floral garden area surrounding the Holy Ghost Church.

 

Our Location                                                                                              Guided Tours Available

305 W. Main St.                                                                                           Jun 1 - Aug 31    11:00 am - 4:00 pm (seven days a week)

Dickeyville, WI  53808                                                                                Sep - Oct             11:00 am - 4:00 pm (weekends only)

 

Map & Directions can be found at Contact Us                                        Bus Tours Welcome

 

Charges

No specific fee. All donations greatly appreciated and used for the upkeep of the Grotto and grounds.

 

Gift Shop Hours

The Gift Shop carries a complete line of religious gifts as well as souvenirs.

 

Apr 1 - May 31        9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Jun 1 - Aug 31        9:00 am - 4:15 pm

Sep 1 - Oct 31        9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Nov 1 - Dec 15       11:00 am - 2:00 pm  (Weekends Only)

 


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