Service is an important component of a Trailman’s journey through the ranks. In fact, a Trailman cannot advance beyond the rank of “Recruit” if he
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Aspire to be an amalgamation of Isidore, Cincinnatus, More, Chesterton, and others. Happily married Catholic-dad-attorney-Soldier-farmer-Oregonian-Trailman.
Weapons the Old Way
The Trailmen of OR-1531 had a lot of fun last night. Why? The theme was ancient weapons! The different patrols made three types of ancient
More Good Trail Life News
Even in Alaska, Catholic parishes are embracing Trail Life. The Alaskan Catholic publication, the Catholic Anchor, recently published a featured article on Trail Life, Youth
A Final Walk in the Sun!
he Trailmen of OR-1531 have hiked the Silver Falls trails many times over the years, in all the seasons. The boys stop at familiar places
Trail Life Continues to Grow
I am always heartened when I hear of more Catholic Troops being formed. More and more Pastors and Parents are coming around to the reality
Imitating a Saint Through Service
Trail Life Troop OR-0315, part of St. Edwards in North Plains, OR, traveled to Vancouver, WA to volunteer with the Pier Giorgio Agape Ministry at
The Ten Essentials of Hiking
As the Trailmen from OR-1531 get ready for their first big hike of the year, it’s a good idea to refresh ourselves on how to
Trailmen at the Rosary Bowl
On Saturday, Trailmen and their families participated in the 2018 Rosary Bowl. The Rosary Bowl is a gathering of Catholics united in a desire to
My Trail Life Family
When I helped start Trail Life at my parish several years ago I was thinking about what my boys needed as they began to grow
