Lafayette Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting

from Parks, LA, who was assigned by Fr. Aaron Melancon, Lafayette Diocesan Vocations Director, to become our 2008 Mt. Bayou Summer Camp Chaplain. Michael became a staff member of the three-week assignment, and will provide daily Eucharistic services and Ecumenical services to Mt. Bayou staff, Scouts and Scouters attending the summer event. Thank you, Michael for your ministry and your willingness to serve this important role of Scouting's

"Duty to God!"

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The 2005/2006 St. George Adult Award Mass honored the following Scouters:

Norbert Koetting Scouting Scroll of Honor

Fr. Jeff DeBlanc, Opelousas

Fr. Don Leger, Breaux Bridge

Mark Caubereaux; Rayne

Amy DesOrmeaux, Lafayette

Buzz Durio, Lafayette

Dan Duplantis, Morgan City

Frank Guarisco, Patterson

Fr. Timothy Richard, Lafayette

Rusty Thibodeaux, Lafayette

Daniel Besse, Rayne

George Martin, Broussard

Bronze Pelican Award

Bishop Michael Jarrell, Lafayette Diocese

Fr. Robie Robichaux, Lafayette

Richard Barron, Lafayette

David DesOrmeaux, Lafayette

Terry Melancon, Lafayette

Ellyn Hill, Delcambre

Fr. Jeff DeBlanc, Opelousas

Amy DesOrmeaux, Lafayette

Buzz Durio, Lafayette

Dan Duplantis, Morgan City

Frank Guarisco, Patterson

Mark C, Rayne

William J. McGoffin Award

Fr. Ken Domingue, Basile

Russel Cardinale, Patterson

Greg Duplechain, Lafayette

Jeff Robinson, Lafayette

Ricky Meaux, Henry

Matilde Nelson, New Iberia

William Ritchey, Scott

David DesOrmeaux, Lafayette

St. George Award

Susan Broaddus, Carencro

Betty Comb, Breaux Bridge

Greg Monte, Duson

William Ritchey, Scott

Jeff Robinson, Lafayette

The Lafayette Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting congratulates these dedicated Scouters for their unselfish and humbled role they serve in this important youth ministry of Scouting!

Diocese of Lafayette receives National 2005 Quality Diocese Award!

Meeting the full criteria of a quality program, the Lafayette Diocese, under the stewardship of Bishop Michael Jarrell, has received the National Catholic Committee on Scouting's "2005 Quality Diocese Award." This honor is derived from the many dedicated hours the Diocesan Catholic Committee has served in the planning and execution of programs in the Diocese of Lafayette by providing spiritual guidance and encouragement of Catholic Scouting ideals to Scouts an Scouters of all ages!

Our 2005 Religious Emblems "Duty to God" Retreat was held on Saturday, December 13th at St. Edward Catholic School in New Iberia, LA. The Retreat was attended by 122 Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts and an impressive host of parental support to their sons' interest in their spiritual development.

This year's retreat was again blessed with the presence of Bishop Michael Jarrell who celebrated a Mass at the opening of the annual diocesan retreat.

Bishop Jarrell explained his role, and the roles of his priests and ministers who serve the laity in the Diocese of Lafayette, the largest per-capita Diocese in the country.

The Lafayette Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting graciously thanks Jocelyn Derouen, Chairperson of the annual retreat, and Carolyn Peltier, her most capable retreat assistant, for their valuable service in youth ministry! May God bless them and their RE teachers and staff for their dedicated efforts in our Mission!

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At the annual St. George Adult Scouter Award Mass held on February 11, 2004 at Immaculata Chapel, Diocese of Lafayette, several outstanding Scout leaders receive special recognition for untiring service to youth. They are:

2004 Norbert Koetting Memorial Scouter Scroll:

David Desormeaux

Terry Melancon

Ed Stephens

Bishop Michael Jarrell

2004 Bronze Pelican Award

Geri Barron

Bob Hess

Jeff Robinson

William Ritchey

2004 William J. McGoffin Award:

Susan Broaddus

Dr. Tom Jones

Larry Van Pelt

2004 St. George Award:

Marsha Bock

Greg Duplechain

Jo Ann LeJune

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The Catholic Committee on Scouting congratulates these dedicated Scout leaders, and encourage all leaders to continue their important work in youth ministry.

The official nomination form for Catholic adult awards can be found by clicking here.

Criteria for these awards can be found by clicking here.

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Eight Catholic Scouts have completed requirements for the Ad Altare Dei Religious Emblem following a Board of Review held on Thursday, March 23th, 2006 at St. Edmond Catholic Church. Tina Faulk was their Religious Emblems Counselor. Our congratulations go out to Tina and to the following Scouts:

BSA TROOP 229
Carson Schexnaider
Gavin Faulk
Taylor Broussard
Nick Couvillon
Matthew Lequeux

BSA TROOP 85
Adam Baudoin

Other Scouts of the Catholic Faith are also encouraged to seek out ways to express their "Duty to God" by pursuing their Religious Emblems.

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The latest Acadiana Catholic Scout scholorship for the 2006 St. George Trek has been named. This selection is made possible by scholarships from the Lafayette Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting. Our congratulations to:

Jaques Comb,
New Iberia, LA

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The Diocese of Lafayette has adopted the Boy Scouts of America Youth Protection adult education protocol and guidelines for all employees and volunteers. The Diocese now utilizes the same adult training video used nationally by by BSA Packs, Troops, Venturing and Exploring.

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Committee Membership

NCCS

Diocese of Lafayette

A Message from
Bishop Jarrell

Map of Diocese & Evangeline Area

Boy Scouts of America

Evangeline Area Council &
Youth Protection Guidelines

Lafayette Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting
204 Crawford Street
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 981-2519-Voice
(337) 289-2179-Fax
cathcomm@bellsouth.net