NH Scout Retreat

09/04/2026

44th Annual Scout Retreat!!!
Friday Sept. 18 - Sunday Sept. 20
at Camp Fatima, 32 Fatima Rd., Gilmanton Iron Works NH
Info & Registration: www.catholicnh.org/scout

For All Scouts (Boys & Girls) in grades 6-12 & adult leaders!
Cost: $25 per scout and $15 per adult.
This Retreat is like a Camporee - it’s very active, involving scouts in a number of fun, interesting, challenging, thought provoking and faith filled activities, including a climbing wall, high ropes, capture the flag, and a dance!
Put on by Fr. Ray Ball & the Diocesan Catholic Scouting Committee.
Info: www.catholicnh.org/scout or NH Scout Retreat or [email protected].

Promotional Video: https://youtu.be/WGYqKQzV7zs

Open to: Scouting America, GSUSA, Venture Crews, Explorers, American Heritage Girls, Trail Life, Troops of St. George, & Knights of Columbus Squires.

Diocese of Manchester

08/20/2026

The Pope's Prayer Intention Video for August 2026: https://youtu.be/1VqbMAITZK4
Past Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmv_x_1263xEa2x3tpcBXA

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08/19/2026

Cursillo Potluck Picnic!
Saturday Aug. 29, 11am-4pm
at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 180 Loudon Rd., Concord NH
For anyone who has been on Cursillo - & anyone who wants to learn more about Cursillo! No cost!
Info: https://nhcursillo.org/

08/14/2026

"God wants to elevate our character so that we become leaders and guides to others to what is right, and what is truly lasting in God's kingdom."

08/09/2026

July 26, 2026: 2000 Scouts attend Mass at the National Jamboree in West Virginia.

08/09/2026

July 26, 2026: 2000 Scouts attend Mass at the National Jamboree in West Virginia.

More than 2,000 Catholic Scouts and leaders filled the grounds of the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia for Mass during the 2026 Scouting America National Jamboree.

Bishops Evelio Menjivar-Ayala of Wheeling-Charleston and Michael Fisher of Buffalo celebrated the Mass on July 26 as part of the 10-day event that drew more than 15,000 Scouts from across the United States. The jamboree, held every four years, concluded on July 30.

“Faith is integral to who we are as an organization,” said Michael Ramsey, chief marketing officer for Scouting America. He noted that the Scout Oath begins with the words: “On my honor, I will do my duty to God and my country.”

The Catholic Mass was the largest worship service offered at the jamboree. Ramsey described the sight of so many young people choosing to attend Mass while at camp as “a powerful testimony to faith in Scouting.”

Scouting America reports nearly 131,000 Catholic Scouts across almost 200 dioceses. The Catholic Church remains the organization’s largest chartering partner. A formal memorandum of understanding between the two groups was renewed about 18 months ago, reaffirming their shared commitment to character formation rooted in faith.

Catholic involvement in Scouting dates back to the movement’s earliest days in the United States. One of the first Catholic-chartered troops was established in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1910—the same year Scouting began—and another followed at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York in 1912.

At a time when many young people face competing claims on their attention, the image of thousands of Scouts kneeling together under the open sky offers a quiet but striking reminder: duty to God still has a place at the center of formation.

Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us. Amen! 🙏

07/29/2026

44th Annual Scout Retreat!
Sept. 18-20, 2026 at Camp Fatima in Gilmanton Iron Works NH
Info & Registration: www.catholicnh.org/scout
For Scouts (boys & girls) in grades 6-12

All Scouts (Boys and Girls), Venture Crews, American Heritage Girls, Trail Life, Troops of St. George & Knights of Columbus Squires in Grades 6-12, and Adult Leaders are invited to the 44th Annual High Adventure Scout Retreat Friday, 9/18 to Sunday, 9/20 at Camp Fatima & Camp Bernadette (Fatima) in Gilmanton Iron Works.

Get the details: catholicnh.org/scout

07/25/2026

The National Catholic Committee on Scouting is now Catholic Scouting America:
https://www.osvnews.com/catholic-scouting-in-us-has-new-name-same-adventurous-mission/
https://www.americamagazine.org/news/2026/07/24/catholic-scouting-america/

The new public name is meant to both clarify and strengthen the organization's 100-plus-year commitment to faith, family and adventure through the values-based lessons of Scouting -- all grounded in the Catholic faith.

07/22/2026

Quo Vadis at Camp Fatima!
Monday Aug. 10 - Friday Aug. 14
14-18 year old young men are invited to enjoy a week at Camp Fatima, while discerning God's call in their lives! Cost: Only $100!
Info & Registration: https://form.jotform.com/RCBM/quovadis-2026
Deadline: July 31.

Please click the link to complete this form.

07/21/2026

The Pope's Prayer Intention Video for July 2026: https://youtu.be/ZMPrZdo95Us
Past Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmv_x_1263xEa2x3tpcBXA

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