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

Indian Mission | January 28, 2025

Sapa Un: Building Bright Futures with Learning, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Joy

Sapa Un Jesuit Academy continues to shine as a cornerstone of education and community engagement.

Black Catholic Mission | January 25, 2025

Learning to plant a native garden

Gesu students have the opportunity to participate in the Gesu Science Club which works to help Gesu be more environmentally sustainable now and in the future.

Black Catholic Mission | January 18, 2025

Saint Ambrose Church Religious Education Program

The strength of our religious education program is the enthusiasm, energy, and faith-filled dedication of the director.

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"

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".

Indian Mission | January 04, 2025

First Grade Spreads Christmas Joy Through Creativity and Song

The first-grade class at St. Michael Indian School is embracing the season of giving by crafting special Christmas bags to share with the community.

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