Boy Scout councils and units sponsored by Catholic parishes and other entities will not be affected by the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case filed by the Boy Scouts of America, said the chairman of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting. Jim Weiskircher told
The Boy Scouts of America aims to form young men, instilling them with values and preparing them to make ethical choices. However, recent changes to scout policies, such as admitting young girls and allowing openly gay scoutmasters and transgender scouts, have many