The Phoenix Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting (PhxDCCS) is a committee affiliated with the Diocese of Phoenix Youth Ministry serving the Grand Canyon Council of the Boy Scouts of America and Arizona Cactus-Pine Council of the Girl Scouts USA. The Committee is dedicated to promoting "Duty to God" at each level of Scouting. We are affiliated with the National Catholic Committee on Scouting® (NCCS), one of the national Relationship Committees of the Boy Scouts of America, and Region 13 of the NCCS.

Each year the PhxDCCS holds several events to promote Catholic Scouting. These events include a Boy Scout Religious Encounter, Cub Scout Day of Reflection, Scouter Development, Religious Emblems Counselor Training, and a Youth Religious Emblem Recognition Ceremony. We are able to accomplish these events, because of the many dedicated Scouters that donate their time and energy to providing a quality program.

Committee News

Bishop's Crew
The Phoenix DCCS has formed "The Bishop's Crew", a Venturing crew with the focus of Catholic Service. The crew is comprised of young men and women of the Catholic faith, 14-20 years old. The crew was formed to assist Bishop Olmstead in his ministry of youth. Click here for more information.

Religious Emblems Counselor Training to be offered at University of Scouting
Religious Emblems Counselor Training will be offered at the University of Scouting on Saturday, February 27, 2010. Register on the Grand Canyon Council website. Contact Steve Miller for more information.

Scouter Development: Lay Apostolate Formation for Scouters to be offered - March 13, 2010
Scouter Development: Lay Apostolate Formation for Scouters will be offered on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Diocesan Center, 5th St. & Monroe, Phoenix. The program is designed to help Scouters come to a better understanding of the role of religious faith in their lives. Click here for more information and link to registration.

Annual Retreat planned for March 19-21, 2010
The annual diocesan Scout retreat is planned for the weekend of March 19-21, 2010 at Heard Scout Pueblo. Cub, Boy, and Girl Scouts in grades 1-12 are invited to participate. Click here for more information.

Catholic Youth Leadership Training planned for April 30-May 2, 2010
The Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Committee on Scouting will be presenting CYLT April 30-May 2, 2010 at Heard Scout Pueblo. Registration is currently open to all Boy Scouts, first-class and higher rank, and Venturing Crew members. Click here for more information and registration.

Bishop's Crew with Bishop Olmsted after Mass celebration for BSA's 100th Anniversary

Click here to open and print our annual calendar.

General information on Religious Emblems.

Go to the Events Calendar link below to read more about information
on these upcoming events.
Also view information on our Information Board and Calendar.
Click on the calendar link and find the event and see the details.

• 02/10/2010 - Retreat Planning Meeting
• 02/27/2010 - REC Training - UoS
• 03/03/2010 - Retreat planning meeting
• 03/13/2010 - Scouter Development: LAFfS
• 03/17/2010 - Retreat planning meeting
• 03/19-03/21/2010 - Diocesan Retreat
• 04/04/2010 - Easter Sunday
• 04/12-04/16/2010 - NCCS Biennial Conference
• 04/21/2010 - Catholic Emblems - BoR
• 04/28/2010 - PhxDCCS Quarterly Meeting
• 04/30-05/02/2010 - Catholic Youth Leader Training

Click here for information on the St. John Bosco patch.

For more information about the Phoenix Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting contact:

Committee Chairman: Nancy Welton
Diocesan Chaplain: Fr. Dennis O'Rourke, V. F.

Contact Tony Madonia to be added to our committee group email list. Please send name, email address, parish, and Scouting unit or complete the form on the Update your information link below.