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

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.

Black Catholic Mission | December 18, 2025

On Feast of Corpus Christi, St. Anthony Parish makes strides With One Heart

St. Anthony Parish, Taylor Mill, made strides, June 22, in implementing two of its With One Heart parish pastoral plan priorities.

Black Catholic Mission | December 12, 2025

Jazz Mass Fosters Deeper Encounter with Christ

St. Moses the Black Parish hosted the annual "Holy Mass with a Musical Setting to Honor the Culture of Jazz in Detroit." This event drew over 400 participants.

Indian Mission | December 10, 2025

Third Grade Champions!

The third-grade girls’ basketball team at All Saints Academy has been named champions for the first time in the school’s history! The hard work and dedication of both players and coaches truly paid off.

Indian Mission | December 04, 2025

St. Mary's Mission November update

This November, our classrooms took time to honor Indigenous Peoples’ Month, recognizing the history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous communities.

Black Catholic Mission | December 03, 2025

National Youth Catholic Conference (NCYC 25)

Black Catholic youth from St. Rita Catholic Church took part in the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) held November 20–22.

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