Assumption of Mary Poetry Contest A project of Catholic Literary Arts (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (July 2024). We provide the following information as an archive. About Catholic Literary Arts (CLA) encourages you to write Assumption poems to Mary, in honor of her title as the Queen of Families.This contest is part of CLA’s focused and ongoing efforts to encourage people to write new work which uses the rich traditions and images of the Catholic faith to bring God into today’s world through the originality of contemporary writing. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $15 (average for contests). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time contest Poetry Closed Audience:Christians, Followers of a specific religion.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Religion/Spirituality: Christianity, See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $75 for first prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update Assumption of Mary Poetry Contest Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsAdvent Poetry Contest Charges fees for all submissionsCatholic Literary Arts Sacred Poetry Contest Charges fees for all submissionsOur Lady of the Rosary Poetry Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only