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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 | 

In July we celebrated the Feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha with our annual Mass celebration. The Mass has native drumming by our Native American parishioner, Stoney Cuthair.

Black Catholic Mission | 

At Saint James Catholic School, our students thrive in a welcoming and nurturing environment that fosters both academic and spiritual growth.

Black Catholic Mission | 

For years now, the Diocese’s Black Catholic Apostolate has kept alive its tradition of an annual late-August picnic.

Black Catholic Mission | 

At Saint James Catholic Church during Sunday Mass, we introduced the catechists who will be teaching faith formation.

Indian Mission | 

The hustle and bustle of summer has begun. School is out for summer break– and with that, for some, kids/families schedules go from school activities to summer activities.

Black Catholic Mission | 

Four hundred plus people gathered for the second annual Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom on June 19,2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.