Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts
Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting
We have a Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting, standing ready to assist you in your journey into all aspects of Catholic Scouting. We would love to work with you to grow scouting leadership and programs. Please feel free to contact any member of the committee with your questions and ideas.
Please read this letter (161 KB) from our Chair, Nancy Reading.
Mrs. Nancy Reading, Committee Chair
801.414.6968
Fr. Kenneth Vialpando, Diocesan Scout Chaplain
801.756.7771
Mr. Joe Bouley, Religious Emblems Representative
801.309.9149
Deacon Herschel Hester, Trapper Trails Council Liaison
801.580.1141
Mrs. Wendy Burgun, Active Member
Mr. Jeffrey Ferraro, Liaison for National Parks Council
Mrs. Ruth Penderghast, Active Member
Mr. Ray Salazar, Active Member
Mr. Mike Nafus, Active Member
Ms. Junuee Castro, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
801.328.8641 ext. 313
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Quality Diocese Award
The Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting is honored to have received the 2016 Quality Diocese Award from the National Catholic Committee on Scouting. This award recognizes dioceses that " deliver exceptional programs to youth members at all levels of Boy Scouts of America programs."
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Religious Emblem Deadlines
All completed Religious Emblem applications are generally due to the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry by December 31st of each year to participate in Scout Saturday. Each application must be submitted with a $15 check or money order made out to the Diocese of Salt Lake City to cover the cost of the emblem. Upon receipt of the application and fee, a letter will be sent to the Scout with details about the Scout Saturday Awards Ceremony. Please mail each application and payment to:
Office of Youth Ministry
27 C Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Online Registration for Open House for Scouts

Adult Awards
All Adult Award applications are generally due to the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry by December 31st of each year to present at Scout Saturday. Upon receipt of the application, the awardee will be notified and be invited to attend the Scout Saturday Awards Ceremony. Please mail each application to:
Office of Youth Ministry
27 C Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Bronze Pelican: (116 KB) An award that recognizes an adults contributions to Catholic Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts.
St. George Emblem: An emblem to recognize members of the laity and clergy, Scouters and non-Scouters alike, who have made significant and outstanding contributions to the spiritual development of Catholic youth through Scouting.
Boy Scouts Resources
- National Committee on Catholic Scouting ®
- Diocesan Leaders Guidebook
- Religious Activities
- Cub Scout Parent Guide (554 KB)
- Our Catholic Boy Scouts are featured throughout this video that was produced to highlight the Duty to God that Boy Scouts embrace. Duty to God in Scouting Video
Girl Scouts Resources
- National Catholic Committee for Girl Scouts and Camp Fire
- Catholic Identity Patches
