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 | April 09, 2025

Service learning

Sacred Heart School held their annual food collection for Sacred Heart Southern Missions’ (SHSM) holiday distribution. Including the Boy Scouts collection, students were able to provide nearly 2,000 pounds of dry goods.

Black Catholic Mission | April 07, 2025

Learning About Our Roots

Students from Immaculate Conception High School in Augusta, GA embarked on an unforgettable educational journey this week with a field trip that took them through two of the city’s most historically significant landmarks.

Indian Mission | March 25, 2025

St. Michael Robotics Team Earns Design Award at Four Corners Championship

The St. Michael Indian School Robotics team earned the Design Award at the 2024-2025 Four Corners FIRST Tech Challenge.

Indian Mission | March 22, 2025

Southwest Catholic Youth Conference (SWCYC)

The Diocese of Gallup Office of Religious Education/Youth Ministry was grateful to receive funding from the donors of Black and Indian Mission in 2024.

Black Catholic Mission | March 21, 2025

Art Enrichment at Christ the King Inspires Focus and Faith

At Christ the King School, art enrichment is more than just a creative outlet—it is a pathway to deeper focus, self-discipline, and spiritual growth.

Indian Mission | March 19, 2025

Going Batty with the Cibola National Forest Service!

Students at St. Teresa School had a bat-tastic experience when educators from the Cibola National Forest Service visited to teach us all about these fascinating nocturnal creatures!

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