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 | September 15, 2021

Seton Helps French Creek Clean-up

What a fantastic turnout we had for the French Creek Clean-Up on Saturday!

Black Catholic Mission | September 10, 2021

August 2021 Submission

St. Mary Catholic School took great pleasure in welcoming students and families who are new and returning to school for the 2021-2022 school year.

Black Catholic Mission | September 08, 2021

Anniversary and Retirement celebration for Fr. Thomas Mullaly, SVD

St. Peter’s Catholic Church and Pamela Arkansas celebrated their 50th anniversary.

Black Catholic Mission | September 08, 2021

Liturgical Ministries Workshop

On June 26, 2021, the Diocesan Council for Black Catholics sponsored a liturgical ministries workshop for liturgical ministers in the predominantly African American parishes.

BIMO News | September 07, 2021

New School Year Begins

St. Nicholas School opened it's doors for the 2021-2022 school year on Thursday, August 19th. Students were most excited to come back to school this year.

Middle school girls practiced a dance routine with their high school hosts in NDP’s mirrored dance studio.

Black Catholic Mission | September 07, 2021

August 2021 "Sisters Academy of Baltimore Continues Partnership with Notre Dame Preparatory"

Ms. Angela Healy, Grade 6 homeroom teacher, was really glad to have her “pet project”.

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