In 1875 the Grotto was in need of repair and was refurbished by Father Watterson to be a stone replica of the miraculous Our Lady of Lourdes in France.
In 1875 the Grotto was in need of repair and was refurbished by Father Watterson to be a stone replica of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. It is the oldest known replica of the Our Lady of Lourdes in France.