The Archdiocese of Cincinnati has restored its long-standing partnership with the Girl Scouts of the USA after a year-long rupture over the latter’s approach to sexuality and gender.

Archbishop Robert Casey announced at a press conference that Catholic parishes may once again host Girl Scout troops, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio.

The agreement was reached after months of dialogue aimed at finding a way forward that respected the Catholic Church’s moral teaching and preserving the traditions of scouting.