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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!

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 | 

This vibrant cultural event brought together approximately 300 attendees, including parents, community members, and tribal leaders, to honor Native American heritage.

Black Catholic Mission | 

St. Paul Catholic School in the Memphis community of Whitehaven broke ground on a 21,000 square-foot building expansion.

Indian Mission | 

The vast and beautiful Blackfeet Reservation in Northwest Montana is home to around 8,000 enrolled members of the Blackfeet Tribe, most of whom are also baptized Catholics.

Black Catholic Mission | 

There was a welcome back luncheon for students and parishioners following Mass.

Indian Mission | 

Before Easter we had the pleasure of our bishop visiting to celebrate Conformation. It was a great celebration with 24 young people being confirmed.

Black Catholic Mission | 

This June, St. Benedict the Moor School in Pittsburgh’s Hill District welcomed back its beloved summer enrichment program!