Catholic Scouting
Youth Office Contact
Director of Youth Ministry
Maureen Quinn
573-635-9127, ext. 233
Assistant Director of Catechetical Formation
Mary Madelyn Mertes
573-635-9127, ext. 228
Administrative Assistant
Maddie Gramlich
573-635-9127, ext. 237
Moderator of Youth and
Young Adult Ministry
Fr. Joseph Luzindana
573-635-7991
Alphonse J. Schwartze
Memorial Catholic Center
2207 West Main St
Jefferson City, MO 65109-0914
What is Catholic Scouting?
The diocese of Jefferson City has a proud and rich tradition of Catholic Scouting. Each year hundreds of youth from our diocese are enriched through their scouting experience as they build character, leadership, and values informed by their scouting program and their Catholic Faith.
Who should I contact in order to enroll?
Mrs. Paula Beach – Chairperson for Girl Scouts
- 573-893-4366
- all4scouting2@yahoo.com
Maria Henson - Contact for American Heritage Girls
- jmehenson@gmail.com
Mrs. Ellen Balkenbush – Chairperson for Boy Scouts
- 573-659-1952
- ebalkenbush@ou.edu
Mr. David Talken – Awards Chairman and Religious Emblems Coordinator
- 573-659-5944 or 573-893-5048
- dtalk104@gmail.com
Get Involved with the Eucharistic Revival
Learn about opportunities for scouts to earn patches and participate in diocesan events for the Eucharistic Revival