The Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting - Scouting America exists to encourage participants of Scouting America (formerly called Boy Scouts of America) to engage in religious activities and earn religious emblems. This enables the scout troops, particularly those affiliated with Catholic parishes, to spread the Gospel message to the young people engaged in Scouting America.
Chaplain, Reverend John M. Pfeifer
DCCS Chair, Anthony DaFonseca
DCCS Vice Chair, Jack Vitale
Great Trail Council, Edward Martin
Lake Erie Council Chair, Paula Berghauser
Lake Erie Council East Chair, Steve Roos
Lake Erie Council West Chair, Mark Lugas
Office of Youth Ministry administrative assistant, Mary Fugate
Trading Post - To purchase AAD or Pope Pius neckerchiefs, mother pins or to borrow a DCCS banner, CLECatholicScouting@gmail.com
This flyer shows the pricing for the religious emblems and pins which was updated March 28, 2025.
When submitting completed Light of Christ and Parvuli Dei Emblem applications (with payment) for Diocesan Scout Chaplain approval, cards and emblem orders, please allow up to six weeks processing time before expected receipt. Checks should be made payable to: Diocese of Cleveland (memo line: youth ministry). Questions? Contact Office of Youth Ministry administrative assistant, Mary Fugate
Diocese of Cleveland
ATTN: Scouting, Office of Youth Ministry
1404 East 9th Street
Cleveland OH 44114
Note: All Cub Scout applications and Unit awards are mailed to this address.
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To report an abuse, please contact local law enforcement and:
Kathleen McComb, Victim Assistance Coordinator
Response Services – 216-334-2999
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