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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

Black Catholic Mission | 

Our 4th and 5th grade students poured their creativity and heart into writing and producing a vibrant puppet show for our PreK students, centered on the love of God.

Indian Mission | 

San Carlos, Arizona, welcomed four new Catholic Sisters to their community where three have begun serving as missionary teachers at St. Charles Apache Mission School.

Indian Mission | 

Within hours of the fire, Catholic Community Services launched a donation drive to collect items ranging from clothing to canned goods.

Black Catholic Mission | 

Sacred Heart School held their annual food collection for Sacred Heart Southern Missions’ (SHSM) holiday distribution. Including the Boy Scouts collection, students were able to provide nearly 2,000 pounds of dry goods.

Black Catholic Mission | 

Students from Immaculate Conception High School in Augusta, GA embarked on an unforgettable educational journey this week with a field trip that took them through two of the city’s most historically significant landmarks.

Indian Mission | 

The St. Michael Indian School Robotics team earned the Design Award at the 2024-2025 Four Corners FIRST Tech Challenge.