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Agrupament Escolta Mare de Déu de Montserrat

The oldest confessional scout group in Catalonia, founded in 1930 and part of Minyons Escoltes i Guies de Catalunya.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Overview

The Agrupament Escolta Mare de Déu de Montserrat is a Catholic scout group based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It is recognized as the oldest confessional scout group in Catalonia and forms part of the Minyons Escoltes i Guies de Catalunya federation. The group was founded in 1930 by Mossèn Antoni Batlle, a priest who became interested in scouting through Josep Maria Batista i Roca. Batlle served as the group's chaplain and is credited with introducing coeducation into Catalan scouting and guiding. The group's patron saint is Saint George (Sant Jordi), and its headquarters are located at Carrer Sant Joan de la Salle, 3 in Barcelona. The group maintains a website at aemontserrat.cat and continues to operate as an active scouting organization within the Catalan scouting movement.

History

The Agrupament Escolta Mare de Déu de Montserrat was founded in 1930 by Mossèn Antoni Batlle, a Catholic priest who became interested in the scouting movement through Josep Maria Batista i Roca. Batlle served as the group's chaplain (consiliari) and was instrumental in introducing coeducation into Catalan scouting and guiding. The group is the oldest confessional scout group in Catalonia and is affiliated with Minyons Escoltes i Guies de Catalunya. Its patron saint is Sant Jordi (Saint George), and its headquarters are located at Carrer Sant Joan de la Salle, 3 in Barcelona. The group has maintained a continuous presence in Catalan scouting and continues to operate under the umbrella of Minyons Escoltes i Guies de Catalunya.

  • 1930

    Founded by Mossèn Antoni Batlle in Barcelona.

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Confessional Catholic scouting group, oldest in Catalonia, focused on youth education and coeducation.

Product categories. Scouting activities · Youth education programs · Community service projects

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