St. Kateri Tekakwitha

This diorama at the Ave Maria Grotto honors Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-1680), a Mohawk saint who was one of the first Native Americans canonized by the Catholic Church.

Memorial to Kateri Tekakwitha at the Ave Maria Grotto. A miniature sculpture of her is placed in a cave; below it, her name is engraved in stone. The sculpture is surrounded by rock, tall grasses, and other sculpted elements.

Photo by Claire Wilson

Memorial to Kateri Tekakwitha at the Ave Maria Grotto. A miniature sculpture of her is placed in a cave; below it, her name is engraved in stone. The sculpture is surrounded by rock, tall grasses, and other sculpted elements.