Cathedral High School Grotto

All Projects Public-Private (P3)

Envoy Construction & Development teamed up with Cathedral High School to design and build a serene grotto dedicated to spiritual reflection, prayer, and campus gatherings. This sacred outdoor space aligns with the school’s Catholic identity, designed to foster deeper connection across the community and enhance the spiritual landscape of the campus.

Key Features & Design Elements


  • Sacred structure: Thoughtfully crafted grotto built within the donor’s $1.4 million budget to honor the school's vision and spiritual mission.
  • Contemplative focal point: Includes statue of Our Lady of Lourdes, candle stations, fountain, and gathering space for prayer and reflection.
  • Constrained site coordination: Envoy managed construction logistics on an active campus using just-in-time delivery to minimize disruption, maintain safety, and avoid overcrowding.
  • Community collaboration: Designed in partnership with Studio M Architecture & Planning’s Josh Mazur, a Cathedral alumnus with deep roots in school values, ensuring authenticity and enduring impact.


Community Impact & Spiritual Value


  • The grotto serves as a mini‑pilgrimage site where students, staff, alumni, and families can come to reflect, pray, and light a candle, strengthening spiritual connection to the school’s mission.
  • Positioned on the scenic campus hill, the shrine complements Cathedral’s values and supports spiritual traditions in a welcoming environment.
  • Cathedral’s staff described the space as a vitally needed alternative to the chapel—a quiet retreat amid a lively school day to center one’s faith.


Why Envoy Was the Ideal Partner

Envoy’s project delivery excelled in navigating restricted site conditions and academic calendar constraints. From pageantry planning to weekly materials deliveries, the team executed a complex build with minimal disruptions to school life. The partnership with Studio M and Cathedral’s leadership ensured the project honored both design integrity and thoughtful stewardship.

This grottoscape project exemplifies how purpose-built civic spaces can deepen community identity. Envoy helped bring to life a thoughtful, serene structure that embodies faith and reflection at Cathedral High School, delivered on time, on budget, and embedded in meaning.