July 2016 Annual Tekakwitha Conference
July 20-24, 2016
Burlingam, California
Hyatt Regency
1333 Bayshore Highway Burlingame, CA 94010
www.tekconf.org
BIMO News
Thank You Note
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 Kateri Northwest Ministry Institute
The Kateri Northwest Ministry Institute in Eastern Washington trains Native American Catholics to better serve their People and affirm their cultural and spiritual identity.
The 76th Tekakwitha Conference
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.
The Cause for Canonization of the Martyrs of La Florida
The Cause for Canonization of the Martyrs of La Florida has officially been reopened!
Mission in the Shadow of the Border Patrol
Picture this: About 150 people by the banks of the Rio Grande River, all Hispanics, carrying the image of Saint Michael the Archangel.