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Oldenburg Academy Student Wins Vocations Essay Contest

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 11:30 AM

By Travis Thayer @TheTravisThayer

Ehrhard's essay will be printed in the Criterion newspaper later this year.

Bridgette Ehrhard and English 9 teacher, Debbie Gregg. Photo provided.

(Oldenburg, Ind.) - An Oldenburg Academy freshman is the winner of the Vocations Essay Contest in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.

This year's contest challenged students in grades 7-12 to pick a particular saint and describe their relationship with the Eucharist.

Bridgette Ehrhard's essay honored Blessed Carlo Acutis.

She received her award at a luncheon and ceremony on Tuesday in Indianapolis.

Ehrhard's essay will be printed in the Criterion newspaper in late spring or early summer.

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