Oldenburg Academy Student Wins Vocations Essay Contest

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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