The annual ceremony was held on March 13, 2024 at St. Sabina Parish in Belton.  Our host was Troop 111.  Bishop James Johnston and Father Joe Powers presided over the prayer service and ceremony, which was attended by 56 youth and their families.  68 emblems were presented.

The Bronze Pelican is presented to adults that have made a significant contribution to Catholic Scouting in the diocese. 

William "Doug" Cowan, St. Mark Parish
Pack 865

Sam Geringer, St. John LaLande Parish
American Heritage Girls, MO6506

Martin Morgan, St. Mark Parish

Xavier Murray, St. Lawrence Catholic Center

Kathryn "Katie" Pfeffer
Troop 7032

Father Matt Rotert, St. Peter Parish
Pack/Troop 118

The St. George emblem is awarded by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting upon recommendations from the local diocesan committee.  It recognizes the recipient's outstanding contributions to the ideal of "Scouting is Youth Ministry."

Len Danaher, Our Lady of the Presentation
Troop 391

Steve Marsh, Our Lady of the Presentation
Troop 391

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

Natalie Kaibel, St. John LaLande Parish
American Heritage Girls Troop MO6506

Mary Kathleen Morgan, St. Ann Parish, Plattsburg
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, Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII.

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