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 | September 13, 2025

Mass of the Holy Spirit

On Friday, September 5, 2025, Gesu celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit, a long-standing Jesuit tradition. This Mass was led by the 8th grade, with the 5th grade participating as the choir.

Black Catholic Mission | September 12, 2025

Celebrating Faith, Culture, and Community Through Summer Youth Programs

Two vibrant youth programs came alive with faith and fellowship.

Indian Mission | September 04, 2025

Easter Vigil-April 19, 2025

On April 19, 2025, we celebrated the Easter Vigil at St. Charles Borromeo Parish, St. Francis, SD. We had five baptisms and fourteen teens complete the sacrament of baptism and first communion.

Indian Mission | September 04, 2025

SFM Youth group Easter

On April 16, 2025, we met with the SFM Youth group to make Easter baskets and fill candy bags! They made 200 baskets to give away!

Black Catholic Mission | September 01, 2025

The Black Catholic Ministry and The Annual Archbishop James Patterson Lyke Conference, Held in Tampa

“This Little Light of Mine: Celebrating Our Black Catholic Faith.”

Black Catholic Mission | August 31, 2025

Saints Peter and Paul Opens the School Year 2025-2026

Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School joyfully opened the 2025-2026 school year with two meaningful events that brought the community together in faith and fellowship.

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