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Our Mission

The Black and Indian Mission Office is comprised of three distinct but inter-related organizations, each with its own purpose and history, but all seeking to fulfill the one Mission to the Missions! Founded by the Catholic bishops of the United States, each organization cooperates with local diocesan communities to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ and respond to real and pressing needs on the ground. Read more and join us in our Mission to the Missions!

Catholic Negro-American
Mission Board

established 1907, united with BIMO 1980

the Black and Indian
Mission Collection

The Black and Indian Mission Collection exists to help local African American and Native American Diocesan Communities throughout the United States spread the Good News of Jesus Christ and respond to real and pressing needs on the ground.

News and Events

Indian Mission | 

We met with the SFM Youth group on December 24, 2024 to make candy bags for after Midnight Mass at St. Charles Borromeo, St. Francis, SD. This is an annual event that the youth group is able to provide for the Parishes of St. Charles and St. Bridget's.

Black Catholic Mission | 

In January, the catechemuns participated in the Rite of Welcoming. Each week, we focused on one of the topics and honored one of our parishioners in our community.

Indian Mission | 

As we have entered the New Year, we are counting down the days for the upcoming reception of the Sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation. First, our Annual Christmas Program was held on Sunday December 22, 2024.

Black Catholic Mission | 

December was a month of concerts for Saint Benedict the Moor School! Saint Benedict the Moor opened its doors to family, faculty, and friends for their all-school band.

Black Catholic Mission | 

This school year our students at Sisters Academy of Baltimore had the incredible opportunity to attend a performance of The Nutcracker.

Indian Mission | 

The Native American Ministry hosted a celebration Mass and reception on Native American Heritage Day.