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 | August 27, 2024

Archbishop celebrates ‘church’s birthday’ with Pentecost Mass

The solemnity of Pentecost signals the end of the 50-day-long Easter season. Dubbed the “birthday of the church,” the celebration marks the coming of the Holy Spirit to the Apostles.

Black Catholic Mission | August 27, 2024

Our Lady of Guadalupe School 2024-2025 Celebrating the Holy Spirit

The motto /theme this year for Our Lady of Guadalupe-Ferguson, MO, is The Holy Spirit: Our Helper, Teacher, and Guide.

Indian Mission | August 24, 2024

Summer 2024

St. Michael’s parish celebrated Father Hanz’s 20th Ordination Anniversary on June 7th. It started with a wonderful Mass and ended with dinner and surprise karaoke performances by Fr. Hanz and several of his fellow Filipino Priests.

Indian Mission | August 22, 2024

Introducing WSG Girls Go Global!

This program is designed to provide our students with the unique opportunity to travel abroad, experience new cultures, and meet girls from our sister school in London.

Indian Mission | August 08, 2024

Back to School

The beginning of a new school year can be nerve wracking, especially when you are beginning Pre-K and K-3. For the children at Ysleta del Sur Pueblo that new experience got under way on Monday, August 5.

Black Catholic Mission | August 03, 2024

Students Explore the Trades as a Possible Vocation

Marian High School was blessed to be able to offer scholarships to several African American students because of the generosity of the Black and Indian Mission Grant.

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