The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is ending its longstanding partnership with the Girl Scouts.
Cincinnati Archbishop Dennis Schnurr announced the decision late last month, writing that scouting is “fundamentally good” but that the church disagrees with the Girl Scouts’ stance on “sexual and gender ideology.”
On Cincinnati Edition, we talk with representatives of the archdiocese about the decision and hear from parents involved with the Girl Scouts about their reactions.
Guests:
- Ashley Theuring, Ph.D., scholar, lay-Catholic and lifelong Girl Scout
- Laura Smith, Girl Scouts troop leader
- Jennifer Schack, director of media relations, Archdiocese of Cincinnati
- Mike Schafer, director of communication and evangelization, Archdiocese of Cincinnati
The Catholic Committee of Girl Scouts of Western Ohio has scheduled a Mass in Solidarity for all Catholic Girl Scout leaders, scouts, parents, alums and supporters at 11 a.m. Nov. 17 at Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains in downtown Cincinnati. Scouts are asked to wear their uniforms, vests, sashes or smocks.
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