Seeking SupportSaint Shrine

Shawnee Forest Shrine

Illinois — Southern Illinois, Shawnee National ForestSt. Kateri Tekakwitha

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About This Proposed Shrine

A sandstone shrine integrated into the dramatic bluffs of Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois.

Type

Saint Shrine

Dedication

St. Kateri Tekakwitha

State

Illinois

Needs Met

0 / 5

Design Concept

Sandstone bluffs, forest integration

Proposed Materials

sandstone

Proposed Location

Southern Illinois, Shawnee National Forest

Illinois

Exact location will be finalized once land is secured and construction begins.

What's Needed

0 of 5 needs met

5 still needed

Land

Needed

Land for Shrine

A suitable parcel of land (private property, church grounds, or donated lot) to place the shrine.

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Craftsman

Needed

Skilled Craftsman

A craftsman skilled in stonework, woodcarving, metalwork, or sacred art fabrication to build this shrine.

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Materials

Needed

Sandstone

Donated or procured sandstone for shrine construction.

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Volunteers

Needed

Site Preparation & Installation×4

Volunteers needed to help clear the site, prepare the ground, and assist with shrine placement.

Funding (optional)

— only if items can't be donated in-kind

Needed

Remaining Project Costs

Monetary donations to cover materials, transport, and professional fees if in-kind donations fall short.

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Proposed Dedication

Proposed

St. Kateri Tekakwitha

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Project Status

StatusSeeking Support

Land SecuredNot Yet

Craftsman AssignedNot Yet

ConstructionPending

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