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

Support 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

BIMO News | December 08, 2020

Mass for Healing Among Native Communities

Join Us Live on December 9th, the Feast of St. Juan Diego at www.jp2shrine.org/youtube.  

BIMO News | December 04, 2020

SMIS to host Drexel Dinner

St. Michael Indian School will host their annual Drexel Dinner on January 28, 2021. The event will be online and open to new attendees.

BIMO News | December 04, 2020

To The Finish Line

The St. Michael Indian School cross country team members jumped at the opportunity to race in the Division IV Arizona state cross country qualifier on November 6, 2020, with less than three weeks of virtual training.

BIMO News | December 03, 2020

Giving Day Success

St. Michael Indian School participated in the iGiveCatholic campaign of National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) for Giving Tuesday on December 1, 2020.

BIMO News | December 03, 2020

Mission In Motion

Through the month of November, St. Michael Indian School held a food drive for the local food pantry of Saint Michaels.

Black Catholic Mission | December 03, 2020

Sister Gloria reflects on 12 years at St. Augustine

An interview with St. Augustine’s most recent principal (2008-2020), who became the Mission Superior in North America for the Handmaids for the Holy Child Jesus, based in Houston.

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