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ChaplainFather Joe is the Scout Chaplain for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. He also serves on the National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS) as the Associate National Chaplain. His current parish assignment is Rector of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Kansas City. Father is an Eagle Scout from Troop 283 at Our Lady of Lourdes, class of 1968. He joined the Tribe of Mic-O-Say as a boy and serves on the Tribal Council. He has served as a chaplain at summer camp as well as the last three national Jamborees. While stationed in St. Joseph (MO), he was a member of the Pony Express Council’s Executive Board. Father Joe's honors include the District Award of Merit, the Silver Beaver, the St. George Emblem and the Silver St. George.