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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 | 

One of the highlights of St. Anthony Indian School year is our Native American Day which had to be scheduled earlier than usual this school year. For several weeks in advance of the event the students start their practice.

Black Catholic Mission | 

St. Lawrence Catholic School celebrated Hispanic Heritage month with student performances, religious studies, and a sumptuous meal celebrated outside, together.

Indian Mission | 

De La Salle Blackfeet School kicked off the 2024-25 school year with a warm welcome to new and returning students. Registration nights and orientations set the stage.

Indian Mission | 

The month of June we traveled to the communities of St. Francis, Rosebud, Spring Creek, and Parmelee! July 8-12, 2024 was our last week of Body, mind & soul camps for 2024 in the community of Mission.

Indian Mission | 

SFM Youth group had their Annual Easter basket give away after Mass at St. Charles on Easter Sunday. The youth made 125 baskets and filled candy bags!

Black Catholic Mission | 

There was much community fun enjoyed on October 5 and 6 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish (IHM) Annual Fall Bazaar. This year, IHM celebrated the 71st anniversary of the Fall Bazaar; that was many months in the planning.