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

BIMO News | July 02, 2026

Discover our new Documentary Films

Experience two powerful new documentaries celebrating the faith, culture, and resilience of Native American and African American Catholics.

Indian Mission | June 06, 2026

Spring Sacraments and May Crowning

Before we close for Summer Break here at St. Augustine Parish Religious Education Program in Isleta Pueblo, NM, our month of April and May was full of happiness and faith.

Black Catholic Mission | June 04, 2026

Navigating Life With God's Perfect Vision

Operation Good News (OGN) sponsored a 3-day weekend retreat beginning on May 29, 2026.

Black Catholic Mission | May 27, 2026

St. Ignatius Loyola Academy Spring Update 2026

St. Ignatius Loyola Academy is a tuition-free Jesuit middle school serving boys in grades five through eight from underserved neighborhoods in the Baltimore, MD area.

Indian Mission | May 27, 2026

Dreams and Healing

What a blessing this ministry has been for the multi-tribal Native and non-Native members who live and worship with us. This community has filled my needs for the traditions, culture, and beliefs of my tribal roots.

BIMO News | May 24, 2026

Advancing Organizational Infrastructure, Student Engagement, and Gospel Music in the Native American and Black Catholic Ministries

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