St. Joseph's Grotto

Curious Nebraska

Air Date: 08/07/2026

Hidden underneath some brush in South Omaha sits a stone grotto that few people even know exists. St. Joseph's Grotto was once a place for prayer, healing and quiet reflection, but now it's been locked up for more than a decade.

For Curious Omaha, Nebraska Public Media producer Andy Hermann explores the history and uncertain future of one of the city's forgotten landmarks.

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Music: "The Grotto / A Stitch in Time" by Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra.



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