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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

Indian Mission | 

The Faith Formation program held at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Durham holds regular weekly classes and will move towards confirmation in March with Bishop Zarama.

Indian Mission | 

The AICO spoke with Fr. David Bailey, Assistant Director, Native American Affairs, Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church, USCCB, concerning the USCCB document “Keeping Christ’s Sacred Promise, a Pastoral Framework for Indigenous Ministry."

Black Catholic Mission | 

As we strive to Evangelize, the Black Catholic Ministry Commission celebrated Black Catholic History Month with a glorious concert and Holy Mass.

Indian Mission | 

The St. Bernard Mission School at the Catholic Indian Mission in Ft. Yates, North Dakota began a new school year at the end of August 2025.

Black Catholic Mission | 

Bishop Luers High School football team reached a milestone that no other school in the state of Indiana has reached.

Black Catholic Mission | 

The Archdiocese of Mobile Department of Multicultural Ministry sponsored Black Catholic History Month programs on Nov. 15.