Diocese of Portland Names Christmas Card Contest Winners in Statewide Competition

Bishop Robert Deeley is pleased to announce the winners of the Diocese of Portland’s Christmas Card Art Contest, conducted by the diocese’s Office of Development. All Catholic school and faith formation students throughout the diocese were invited to participate in the contest. Each submission featured original creations by the artists reflecting a passage from Scripture, with one winner selected from each of the following grade groups: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. The winners’ creations appear on the Christmas cards that will be sent to 2023 Catholic Appeal donors. The contest winners are:

Grades 9-12 Group

Saima Gomber, Home School (Good Shepherd Parish)

Grades 6-8 Group

Emma Jean, Saint Michael School

Grades 3-5 Group

Gracelynne Stratman, Saint Dominic Academy

Grades K-2 Group

Nola Jean-Trundell, Saint Dominic Academy