Announcement

It is with great pleasure that I announce that Bishop George W. Coleman has appointed Susan Rogers to a three year term as Chair of the new Diocese of Fall River Catholic Committee on Scouting.  Bishop Coleman was very happy with Susan’s service to the Church in Catholic Scouting and as a catechist in her [...]

Thursday update…

Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone!   First, next Wed (March 23) there will be an online Region I meeting.  Feel free to join in if you like.  Access information is: 1.  Please join my meeting, Wednesday, March 23 at 7:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. https://www3.gotomeeting.com/join/118668942 2.  Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) – a headset [...]

Thursday Update…

Hello everybody! One of the key components to the renewal of scouting in the Diocese of Fall River is to improve communications.  This blog is part of that solution.  Each Thursday a “Thursday Update” will be posted to pass along news and information concerning scouting in the Diocese.  Items to be considered in this update [...]

Announcement from the Diocesan Scout Chaplain

Three years ago I succeeded Fr. Stephen Salvador as the Diocesan Chaplain for Catholic Scouting in the Diocese of Fall River.  Bishop Coleman at the time (and since) has made it known of his desire that more children and youth become involved in scouting,  more parishes charter scouting units and more scouts become involved in [...]

Special Announcement soon…

Check back here later this weekend for an important announcement concerning Catholic scouting in the Diocese of Fall River!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy Thanksgiving!  

New Episcopal Liason

It was announced this past wee that Bishop Bob Guglielmone, Bishop of Charleston, South Carolina, will be the new Liason from the USCCB to the NCCS.  He will replace Bishop Gerald Gettelfinger, Bishop of Evansville, Indiana who recently reached the mandatory retirement age. Padre has served as liason for 13 years, and states he will [...]

Region I Gathering

Please pray for members of the Catholic Committee as we gather with members of other committees from around New England.  This is an annual event that is meant to help us share ideas and learn what is happening in scouting, not only in New England, but also throughout our country. This is a very important [...]

A New Year…

Most of our scouting programs are up and running for the programming year!  We would like to remind scout leaders and parents of scouts that the Catholic Committee on Scouting has programs that are meant to help scouts grow in faith.  There are religious emblems that can be earned, or patches.  For further information, please [...]