By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald The connection between the Boy Scouts of America and the Catholic parishes and schools in the Diocese of Honolulu officially came to an end Jan 1. The decision was made at the start of 2023 when Bishop Larry Silva announced the diocese would be parting ways with the Boy […]
Boy Scouts will no longer be sponsored by Hawaii Catholic churches
By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Starting in January 2024, Hawaii Catholic parishes will no longer be allowed to host Boy Scout groups. The decision was made by the Diocese of Honolulu in light of the scouting program’s bankruptcy after a wave of sex-abuse claims against those affiliated with the scouts. “It is important that […]
Photo: Scouts Mass
Bishop Larry Silva poses with a group of Catholic Boy Scouts of America and Father EJ Resinto, the chaplain for the diocesan Committee on Scouting, after a scout Mass and awards ceremony at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace March 18. (Photo courtesy of Dann Ebina)
Catholic scout leaders to host info session on scouting
Oahu Catholic Boy Scout leaders invite all boys and girls ages 5-18 and their parents to a two-hour “welcome to scouting” information and activity session, 3-5 p.m. Oct. 6 at the site of the former Cathedral Catholic Academy in Nuuanu. The event, a meet-and-greet for anyone interested in scouting, will include the sharing of Dutch […]
Kailua scout one of six to receive national Catholic scholarship
A local Boy Scout and high school senior has received an elite national Catholic scouting award. Ryan Garcia, who is an Eagle Scout and a member of Troop 311 at St. John Vianney Parish in Kailua, received one of six Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Distinguished Scout Scholarships for 2018. The $2,000 college award goes to […]
Hike, camp, pray: Island scouts sought for once-in-a-lifetime St. George Trek
By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald Imagine being able to hike up one of the most breathtaking mountains in the southwest U.S., the arduous journey challenging you physically, mentally and emotionally to brave the elements of nature for the priceless reward of personal growth. Now imagine that journey also including moments of […]
Catholic Scout leaders to accept girls
By Catholic News Service IRVING, Texas — The leaders of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting, which has its headquarters in the Dallas suburb of Irving, said they “accept and work with the new membership policy of the Boy Scouts of America” to admit girls. “We were informed this morning” of the policy change, said […]
New gender policy won’t affect Catholic Scouting units, says committee
By Catholic News Service IRVING, Texas — The Boy Scouts of America’s new policy to accept members based on their gender identity will have no impact on Scouting units sponsored by the Catholic Church, said the National Catholic Committee on Scouting. The Boy Scouts announced Jan. 30 that effective immediately, the Texas-based organization will determine […]