Uptown in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Lourdes Grotto

Photographed By James Hulse, December 30, 2022

1. Lourdes Grotto Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built in 1904 by Fr. J.G. Bednarek of Chicago, the Grotto marked the 50th anniversary of the promulgation of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a replica of the grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in France.

After its dedication, the Grotto became the focal point of processions on the principal Marian feast days. It is still a special place for private and communal prayer and reflection.

[Spanish Text]
La Gruta De Nuestra Señora De Lourdes
Construida en 1904 por el Padre J. G. Bednarek de Chicago, conmemora el 50º aniversario del Dogma de la Inmaculada Concepción de la Santísima Virgen María, réplica de la gruta de Nuestra Señora de Lourdes en Francia.

Tras su dedicación, la Gruta se convirtió en el centro de procesiones en las principales festividades marianas. Hoy es un lugar especial para la oración y reflexión personal y comunitaria.

Erected by Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.

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Location. 29° 28.066′ N, 98° 28.021′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Uptown. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway and East Hildebrand Avenue on Broadway. The marker is located just past the east side of the bridge over the San Antonio River in the campus of the University of the Incarnate Word. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4503 Broadway, San Antonio TX 78209, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bridge Over the San Antonio River (within shouting distance of this marker); San Antonio Spring "Blue Hole" (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brackenridge Villa (about 400 feet away); Brackenridge Villa Memorial (about 500 feet away); Motherhouse (about 700 feet away); Incarnate Word College (about 800 feet away); Motherhouse Chapel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Miraflores (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

More about this marker. The marker is located on the campus of the University of the Incarnate Word. If you are planning a visit to the campus,

The Lourdes Grotto and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 30, 2022

2. The Lourdes Grotto and Marker

you will need to obtain a visitor’s parking pass on-line before your visit.

Also see . . . Our Founder. Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word (Submitted on January 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Closeup of the Lourdes Grotto image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 30, 2022

3. Closeup of the Lourdes Grotto

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.