Paul Dobberstein Founder of The Grotto of The Redemption Iowa
by Susanne Van Hulst
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Paul Dobberstein Founder of The Grotto of The Redemption Iowa
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Susanne Van Hulst
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Father Paul Dobberstein was a German immigrant ordained in 1897. He became critically ill with pneumonia and promised to build a shrine to the Virgin Mary if she interceded for him. After his recovery, he began stockpiling rocks and precious stones.Construction of the Grotto began in 1912 and continued year round for 42 years.
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