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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!

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 | 

Holy Savior Catholic Academy students got the opportunity to use advanced telescopes to look at the moon. HSCA students marveled at the details they were able to see on the moon, especially during the day.

Indian Mission | 

Maȟpíya Lúta students and staff once again wore bright orange shirts to honor Indigenous children who were taken from their families and placed in Boarding schools.

Black Catholic Mission | 

This summer, our students had the unique opportunity to work alongside professional artists who have transformed Baltimore City.

Indian Mission | 

Sacred Heart Catholic School, Gallup is three months into the 2025-2026 school year, and we have had so many blessings and festivities.

Indian Mission | 

Training up lay ministers who are equipped in all four dimensions of formation in the Church—intellectual, spiritual, human, and pastoral

Black Catholic Mission | 

On October 3rd, students and parents at Saint Lawrence Catholic School came together to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.