About us

Welcome to the Our Lady of the Annunciation Group of the Federation of North American Explorers (FNE). We are a Catholic faith-based youth movement that offers a traditional and exciting outdoor program based on Venerable Jacques Sevin’s Catholic adaptation of Baden-Powell’s methods. We offer separate programs for boys, girls, and young adults. FNE is a member of the International Union of Scouts and Guides of Europe-Federation of European Scouting (UIGSE-FSE) recognized by the Holy See as Lay Association of the Faithful of Pontifical right.

The Our Lady of the Annunciation FNE group serves the Charles Town, WV and surrounding areas. We are sponsored by the Canons Regular of the New Jerusalem (CRNJ), a traditional institute of monastic life in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. Our biweekly meetings take place on Saturdays, at an outdoor private property located 15 minutes away from the Priory of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary; and during the winter months, at the St. James the Greater Catholic Church.

We appreciate the opportunity to serve your family.  We look forward to providing the youth with an exciting and wholesome program experience, growing to become the Saints we were created to be!

Semper Parati,
Our Lady of the Annunciation FNE Team