News From Father John Hatcher
Hi, I’m Father John Hatcher. I’m President of St. Francis Mission and I’m glad to be able to take an opportunity to speak with you again about the things that have happened at the Mission in the last several months.
BIMO News
Father Paysse, You Will Be Missed!
“My dear friend, Wayne: I am late in sending you a congratulations — but a bittersweet one for me — on your return to your beloved Archdiocese of New Orleans. I am very sorry to hear of your departure from the Office of Black & Indian Missions, that you have made so very much your own. I will miss you.
Farewell Father Paysse!
The Most Reverend Gregory Aymond has called me to pastoral service back home.
Providing Spiritual Guidance At Riker's Island
Twice a week, Sister Catherine Sitja y Balbastro, IHM, provides spiritual, educational and community-building opportunities to the women imprisoned at “Rosie”.
BIMO Welcomes Father Sands!
"How blessed I feel to have been among so many life-giving partners in ministry."
St. Joseph Students Pause For A Picture
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.