The Bridge is the Newsletter of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting.

As a church committee of concerned Catholic Laity and Clergy, which is advisory to the Boy Scouts of America, and relates to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops through its USCCB Episcopal Liaison, we make this statement in support of the BSA charter organization model for Catholic parishes and entities who engage in Catholic Scouting.

The Bridge is the Newsletter of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting.

Recognizing the work of catechists around the world, Pope Francis’s Apostolic Letter, “Antiquum Ministerium”, establishes the lay ministry of catechist.

The National Dialogue on Catholic Pastoral Ministry with Youth and Young Adults, a collaborative and synodal experience of the Church in the United States, is the answer to Pope Francis’ call for accompaniment, conversation, and dialogue. 

Fr. Larry Farrell celebrated the Annual Scout Mass on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at St. Monica Catholic Church.

The Bridge is the Newsletter of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting.

A special recognition award from the NCCS Chair for Scouts that have stepped forward to help those in need during the multiple disasters of 2020.

The Bridge is the Newsletter of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting.

The Encyclical on fraternity and social friendship was inspired by St Francis, as was the Pope’s second Encyclical, Laudato si’, on the care of our common home, published five years ago.

The Bridge is the Newsletter of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting.

SPECIAL EDITION: Focus on Querida Amazonia Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation by Pope Francis (February 14, 2020)

As part of AHG’s Faith Award Program, the AHG National Catholic Committee worked to develop a set of awards Catholic American Heritage Girls to learn more about their faith and develop a stronger relationship with Christ.

On the weekend of November 24, 2019, Bishop Paul J. Bradley officially announced his call for the calendar year 2020 to be designated a "Year of the Eucharist" for the Diocese of Kalamazoo.

The Bridge is the Newsletter of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting.

Kalamazoo, MI (May 1, 2018) - Last month more than 55 Scouts and Adult Leaders were honored at the Annual Diocesan Scout Mass. This year marked the 25th Anniversary of the Catholic Committee on Scouting (CCOS) in the Diocese of Kalamazoo.