Our Grottos, Shrines & Statues

Mary of the Immaculate Conception Statue 
This statue dates back to 1936 where it was the altar for the Children of Mary Sodality in the former Sisters of St. Joseph Convent. It was moved to the Academy main level and later to the main building. The statue was restored in 2018 and placed at the end of the hallway.

St. Joseph Statue
This marble statue has been a permanent fixture in the Lobby of the Motherhouse and now the St. Joseph Retreat & Conference Center since the building was built. Money for this statue was donated by Alumnae and presented at an Alumnae Tea, November 18, 1956. The $500 donation was presented by Alumnae President Mrs. Derbyshire.

St. Jude Statue  
On the third floor is a statue of St. Jude in memory of Matt and Betty Richdorf. 

Watch a video with Fr. David Huemmer about this statue.

Chapel Sacred Heart of Jesus Shrine
Recently repainted, this shrine now features new lighting and new red votive glass. In St. Joseph Chapel.

Chapel Infant Child of Prague Shrine
Recently repainted, this shrine now features new lighting and new amber votive glass. In St. Joseph Chapel 

Chapel Mary Statue
On the East side of the altar in the St. Joseph Chapel.

During the 2016 remodel of the St. Joseph Chapel, smaller pedestals were installed and different Mary and Joseph statues were featured in the chapel. On the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, May 1, 2021, contractors replaced the pedestals and the original 1957 statues were returned. The statues are carved from Lindenwood in Italy just like the St. Joseph Chapel Stations of the Cross.

Chapel St. Joseph Statue
On the West side of the altar in the St. Joseph Chapel.

During the 2016 remodel of the St. Joseph Chapel, smaller pedestals were installed, and different Mary and Joseph statues were featured in the chapel. On the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, May 1, 2021, contractors replaced the pedestals and the original 1957 statues were returned. The statues are carved from Lindenwood in Italy just like the St. Joseph Chapel Stations of the Cross.

Added in 2019, this Sacred Heart of Jesus statue on the third floor was purchased from St. Henry's Catholic Church in Medaryville, IN. This parish in Pulaski County was a part of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana until it's closure in 2017. At St. Henry, this statue of Joseph was featured in the sanctuary to the right of the altar.

This statue sits in the West window of the 3rd floor hallway facing the Mary statue also from St. Henry's.

In 2019, we purchased the Mary statue from St. Henry's Catholic Church in Medaryville, IN. This parish in Pulaski County was a part of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana until it's closure in 2017. At St. Henry, this statue of Mary was featured in the sanctuary to the left of the altar. 

After a brief residence in the Bethleham room, this statue was placed in the former telephone room on the East end of the 3rd floor hallway in 2022. It faces the St. Henry's Sacred Heart of Jesus statue at the other end of the hallway.

Added in 2021, this St. Joseph statue was purchased from St. Henry's Catholic Church in Medaryville, IN. This parish in Pulaski County was a part of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana until it's closure in 2017. At St. Henry, this statue of Joseph was featured in the sanctuary to the right of the altar.

In 2021, we purchased this crucifix from St. Henry's Catholic Church in Medaryville, IN. This parish in Pulaski County was a part of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana until it's closure in 2017. The crucifix was in the center over the altar.

In 2022, a frequent retreat guest donated the Sorrowful Mother statue.

A great option when weather doesn't allow outdoor visits to our shrines and statues.

Third Floor Indoor Prayer Walk through Salvation History
Start outside room 361 with The Garden of Eden (1828) by American Thomas Cole, and follow the main hall to room 318 then return to room 320 to continue around the courtyard and finish at room 357 with The Last Judgement (1853) by Englishman John Martin. Each of the 35 classic paintings depict an event in salvation history and features scripture the painting invokes.

Second Floor Indoor Prayer Walk through the Psalms and Nature
Start outside room 275 with Psalm 18:2 and Antelope Canyon in Warm Light by Kate Thompson, and follow the main hall to room 218, then return to room 220 to continue around the courtyard and finish at room 245 with Psalm 8:3-4 and Star Trails at Aguereberry Point by Scott Stulberg. Each of the 23 nature canvases feature an inspiring Psalm.

See slideshow below.