Lemont in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Cały Twój Maryjo
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Totally Yours, Mary
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 18, 2026
1. Cały Twój Maryjo Marker
This grotto was dedicated in 2008 in honor and thanksgiving for the pontificate of St. John Paul II 1978-2005
This grotto was blessed in 2008 by Francis Cardinal George
The altar was consecrated in 2008 by Archbishop Mieczyslaw Mokrzycki, secretary to St. John Paul II
Donors of the grotto: Edward & Jane Bleka with children Annette, Monika, Natalie, Eddie
Artist of the grotto: Andrzej Urbanczyk
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 2008.
Location. 41° 40.216′ N, 87° 59.632′ W. Marker is in Lemont, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Ledochowski Street south of Sobieski Street. The grotto is on the grounds of Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lemont IL 60439, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: In Loving Memory of Our War Dead (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Recruiting Depot (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Stone Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lemont Village Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lemont Tornado of 1976 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lemont Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); World War Two Honor Roll (approx. 0.4 miles away); Korean War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lemont.
Also see . . . Sts. Cyril and Methodius Parish: Our History.
Excerpt: "On May 4, 2008, a redesigned grotto replacing the original one was blessed by Cardinal George. Our parish’s original Our Lady of Grace Marian statue and some of the original limestone pieces were incorporated in the site. Polish artist/architect Andrzej Urbanczyk designed the new grotto and carved the Pope’s statue. The shrine now features the statue(Submitted on March 22, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)of Pope John Paul II praying to Mary in front of a piece of stone cut into the shape of the map of Poland. Carved into the stone are a cross and the Pope’s apostolic motto: 'Totus Tuus,' (totally yours)."Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 18, 20262. Grotto at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 18, 2026
3. Grotto at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 17 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 22, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
