LUX Poetry Contest 2026: Celebration of Winners

Join Catholic Literary Arts, the sponsor of this contest for young writers, to celebrate the 2026 LUX Middle School Contest winners. This year’s contest theme asked writers to compose poems in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

These youthful poets bring skills and faith to the task of creating original poetry that moves the heart and touches the soul.

The physical location is Jones Hall, University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX, 77006. Parking may be available on the adjacent streets. A parking garage is located at the intersection of West Alabama and Graustark streets.

This event will include:

· Keynote

· Reading by winners

· Reception

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Host or Publisher Catholic Literary Arts