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 | January 15, 2025

Thanksgiving Luncheon 2024

The National Honor Society Students at St. Mary Catholic School assisted our parish, the Holy Cross Catholic Church with Thanksgiving Luncheon. This is the 34th year of " Sharing together what we have in Thanksgiving to God".

Black Catholic Mission | January 15, 2025

St. Mary Catholic School Christmas Program

St. Mary Catholic School hosted its annual Christmas Program on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. The year's theme was "Celebrating the Splendor of the Christmas Tree". As part of the event, the best decorated Christmas was voted by the guests and students. It was a well-attended event.

Indian Mission | January 03, 2025

Art Students Transform Hallways with Inspiring Murals

High school art students at St. Michael Indian School have embarked on a creative journey to inspire and beautify their campus with vibrant murals.

Indian Mission | December 20, 2024

Black & Indian Mission Grant - November 30, 2024

Funds were used for subsidies to Saint Helen Catholic Church, Roosevelt, Utah. These funds provide services to the Ute Indian Reservation in Ft. Duchesne.

Black Catholic Mission | December 19, 2024

Venerable Augustus Tolton Honored with Gospel Music

Father Rommel Tolentino, Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Parish hosted a night of gospel praise music in honor of Venerable Augustus Tolton.

Black Catholic Mission | December 18, 2024

Jaguars Literacy Locker Room- Read USA

Defensive End Arik Armstead recently visited Guardian Catholic School in the Brentwood neighborhood for a memorable event as part of the Literacy Locker Room initiative.

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