The Charlotte Diocese Catholic Committee on Scouting (CDCCOS) invites qualified Catholic youth registered in the programs of the Boy Scouts of America to apply to attend the 2022 St. George Trek at Philmont Scout Ranch, scheduled for July 6-21, 2022.
CDCCOS will pay the $925 St. George Trek program fee for two selected participants. Participants will be responsible for round-trip airfare to Albuquerque, N.M., and for their personal equipment and incidental expenses.
Applications will be accepted through Dec. 31. Selection will be made on the basis of demonstrated leadership potential, Catholic Scouting religious emblems earned, and involvement in church, school and community activities.
The St. George Trek is a high adventure leadership program for Catholic scouts and Venturing crew members aged 15-18. Designed to develop organizational and relational skills for leadership as well as nourishing scouts’ spirituality, it brings together Catholic high school youth from around the country with priests, religious and seminarians for 11 days of backpacking on the trail including leadership training at a backcountry base camp. It encourages the integration of morality and values, spirituality, faith and Scripture with the responsibilities of Christian leadership and vocation awareness.
For more information, go online to www.nccs-bsa.org/index.php/st-george-trek. For inquiries, email Mike Nielsen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
— Mike Nielsen
CHARLOTTE — Members of St. Joseph Vietnamese Church stepped up in a big way last week, donating nearly 5,000 pounds of food to Catholic Charities’ Charlotte food pantry.
This is a tradition for the parish right before Thanksgiving every year.
“Many of us came here as immigrants and refugees, and now it’s our turn to give back.
We are so grateful to do so,” said Father Tri Truong, pastor.
— Photo provided by Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte
