In the heart of historic downtown New Iberia, surrounded by gracious live oaks, historic homes, and the cultural landscape of Bayou Teche, stands the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. Built in 1941 on the former campus of St. Peter’s College, the concrete and Louisiana marble grotto was created through the efforts of Brother August, FSC, Mrs. Yvonne Patout, and Mr. Eugene Guillot. It commemorates the 1858 apparitions witnessed by Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, where the Virgin Mary identified her

Since 1976, this beautiful glass and stone chapel has been a sacred place of worship, reflection, and peace for millions of pilgrims. After decades of daily use, it’s time for a renewal. We’re raising $1.3 million to restore and enhance this holy space for generations to come. 💒 Your gift will help us: 🙏 Install new pews, kneelers, & altar 💡 Improve lighting & climate control ♿️ Make the chapel more accessible 🛐 Add new confessionals & a remodeled sacristy Join us in preserving this place of