BIMO News

Students from Youngstown St. Joseph the Provider Catholic School take a moment for a picture with Bishop Murry on the Cathedral steps after the Diocesan Mass with Catholic Schools that was held on September 16, 2015. Students were selected from Grades 5 through 8. Black and Indian Mission grant supports the teachers of the school. Teachers accompany and support the religious education of the students including attendance at the diocesan wide Mass with the Bishop of the Diocese.

July 20-24, 2016
Burlingam, California
Hyatt Regency
1333 Bayshore Highway Burlingame, CA 94010
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The students of San Xavier School in Tucson, Arizona continue to be thankful for all those who send cards, letters, and donations to the school and its students. They are encouraged to work hard and use their God-given talents.

The 76th Tekakwitha Conference was held Alexandria, LA with the theme of St. Kateri Embraces the Wetlands. Participants gathered for prayer, song, dance, and varied workshops in order to venture deeper into the heart of Christ through their patroness, St. Kateri Tekakwitha. The BCIM presented its annual award. Fr. Dave Korth (pictured in white) was presented the Msgr. Ketcham Service Award for his work at the St. Auguatine Indian Mission in the Archdiocese of Omaha. Fr. George Winston received the St.