The annual ceremony was held on February 9, 2023 at St. John LaLande parish in Blue Springs.  Our host was American Heritage Girls Troop MO6506.  Bishop James Johnston and Father Joe Powers presided over the prayer service and ceremony, which was attended by 76 youth and their families.  90 emblems were presented.

The Bronze Pelican is presented to adults that have made a significant contribution to Catholic Scouting in the diocese. 
Christa Harris, Nativity of Mary
Troop 178

Joe Hayes, St. Peter

Roger Hill, St. Gabriel
Troop 357

Father Andrew Kleine, St. Thomas More

Gwendolyn Martin, St. Andrew
Troop 180

Elizabeth Robertson, St. Mark
Pack/Troop 865

David Safley, St. Peter
Troop 118

Mike Smith, St. Thomas More
Pack/Troop 601

Dennis Young, Nativity of Mary
Troop 178

The Elizabeth Ann Seton Award recognizes the significant contributions of person serving the spiritual needs of Catholic members in organizations serving girls.

Elizabeth Robertson, St. Mark
American Heritage Girls Troop MO6506


The Deus et Familia Mea (God and My Family) Mary, the First Disciple, and Saint John Bosco were presented to American Heritage Girls.

Cub Scouts were presented the Saint John Bosco, Light of Christ and Parvuli Dei.  Scouts BSA were presented the Saint John Bosco and Ad Altare Dei.

Pope Paul VI National Catholic Unit Excellence Award
Gold Level, Cub Scout Pack 865

The Catholic Committee is very proud of the effort put forth by these children, their parents, leaders and counselors.

Photos courtesy of David Dunn, Troop 161

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