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

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 | February 09, 2026

Candlemas

The community of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish and the people of Ysleta de Sur Pueblo came together to celebrate and culturally bring to conclusion the Christmas season. The community came together on February 2, Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.

Black Catholic Mission | February 05, 2026

Annual Black Catholic Apostolate Mass Implores Congregation to ‘Put First Things First’

“Let us put first things first. Let us put Jesus Christ above all things. Let us seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.”

Indian Mission | February 03, 2026

Maȟpíya Lúta | Red Cloud School Students Give Back to Our Community—The Annual Buffalo Harvest and Thanksgiving Meal

On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, students continued a beloved annual tradition.

Black Catholic Mission | January 16, 2026

Listening Session with Bishop Racia and Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver

St. Mary’s Catholic Church hosted a listening session with Bishop Steven Raica and the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary.

Indian Mission | January 13, 2026

St. Paul and Risen Savior Christmas Joy

Risen Savior Church in Bluewater NM brought parishioners together to celebrate Christmas 2025. There was joyful Christmas caroling and the sharing of a meal together.

Black Catholic Mission | January 03, 2026

The Pastoral Presence that Blesses Saint James Catholic Church

At Saint James Catholic Church, the presence of Fr. Fenly Saint Jean is a true blessing to the parish community.

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