Spring 2026 CLA Virtual Happy Hours

We celebrate our Catholic tradition and the arts that spring from that dynamic seed. We offer all people of good will the opportunity to explore, learn, and grow with like-minded writers, students, and appreciators of written words that honor the Trinitarian God.In our mission, we sponsor theCatholic Poetry Society of Houston, theFearless Catholic Writing Camp, and Fearless Catholic After-School Programs.We also host monthly meetings of writers, publishers, and editors associated with the Catholic arts scene. We host mini-retreats combining spiritual reflection and the arts. We invite you to join us! All of our events retain a deep awareness of the spiritual patrimony and treasures of the Church.

Catholic Literary Arts

Join the CLA community of writers, artists, editors, and composers in a virtual gathering.

Would you enjoy meeting CLA members and friends from around the U.S, and beyond? Would you enjoy hearing about more publication opportunities from a community of Writers of Faith? Join us for a social hour of introductions and camaraderie at one of CLA’s Spring Happy Hours. Conducted via Zoom and moderated by Maura Harrison, the sessions will invite participants to share about recent publications, upcoming calls for entries, and opportunities for collaboration and/or critique. To get everyone talking, each Happy Hour will have a general topic for discussion. Then we’ll see where the topics lead us. BiographyMaura H. Harrison is a writer and artist from Fredericksburg, VA. Her written and visual works have appeared or are forthcoming in Dappled Things, Ekstasis Magazine, The St. Austin Review, Solum Journal, Windhover, Trampoline: A Journal of Poetry, Amethyst Magazine, Heart of Flesh Literary Journal, and others. She has received recognition in poetry competitions sponsored by Catholic Literary Arts (CLA) and the Society of Classical Poets, receiving first place recognition for her poem in CLA's 2023 Marian Advent Prayer Contest, and second place recognition for her poem in the 2024 Assumption Poetry Contest. She also placed first in the 2024 Advent Poetry Contest: Listening with Mary. This event will include:· Informal Discussion moderated by Maura H. Harrison

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