Grotto Pilgrimage

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 from 7:00am to 8:30pm
Location: The Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption, 208 1st Ave NW, West Bend, IA 50597

Known as the world’s largest shrine and often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption offers visitors a beautiful opportunity for prayer, reflection, and fellowship. Pilgrims will travel by motorcoach from St. Patrick Church and enjoy a full day that includes Mass at the Grotto with Fr. Jacob Epstein, a guided tour of the Grotto, light breakfast, lunch at the Wagon Wheel Restaurant in West Bend, and a light dinner on the return trip for a cash donation.

The motorcoach will depart from St. Patrick Church at 7:00 AM and return to St. Patrick Church at approximately 8:30 PM. The cost is $110 per person, with payment required at the time of registration.

Registration is due by July 31, 2026.

Grotto Registration Form can be downloaded and printed here.

There is no online registration for this event. Physical registration forms and payment may be submitted to your Council Bluffs parish office or mailed to:

St. Peter Catholic Church, 1 Bluff Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503.

Please make checks payable to St. Peter Catholic Church.

This event is sponsored by St. Peter's Catholic Church, Corpus Christi Parish and St. Patrick Catholic Church. All are welcome to take part in this beautiful day of faith, travel, and community.

For questions, please contact War Kinney at 402-630-36-40 or Kathy Kinney at 402-740-2746