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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!

Bureau of Catholic
Indian Missions

established 1874

Commission for the
Catholic Missions Among
the Colored People
and the Indians

established 1884

Catholic Negro-American
Mission Board

established 1907, united with BIMO 1980

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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.

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Black Catholic Mission | May 07, 2022

Celebrating Diversity

York Catholic Middle and High School’s Diversity Club is finding ways to share cultures, unite diverse school populations, and spread the message of respect for all students.

Indian Mission | May 07, 2022

May Update

It is now May, and in a few short weeks the St. Jude Mission School students will be going on summer vacation. We had a wonderful school year.

Reese and the 4th grade class led a Rosary for the Nation on Facebook Live for Saint Joseph School and the Diocese of Richmond!

Black Catholic Mission | May 06, 2022

Catholic School Education

Earlier this month, Saint Joseph School joined Catholic schools across our Diocese and across the country in celebrating Catholic Schools Week! Students celebrated with their parishes by wearing their uniforms to Mass and church services.

Black Catholic Mission | May 05, 2022

Vibrancy of the Igbo Catholic Community

Bishop Joe Vásquez made a pastoral visitation to the Igbo Catholic Community of the Diocese of Austin by celebrating the Mass of the First Sunday of Advent on November 28.