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

Black Catholic Mission | February 24, 2025

Faithful in Archdiocese of Mobile celebrate Sr. Thea Bowman

Faithful from several parishes made a pilgrimage to Jackson, MS to celebrate the installation and blessing of a life-size bronze statue of Servant of God Sr. Thea Bowman.

Indian Mission | March 01, 2025

Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Native American Ministry

The Native American Ministry hosted a celebration Mass and reception on Native American Heritage Day.

Black Catholic Mission | March 01, 2025

Sisters Academy Students Experience The Nutcracker

This school year our students at Sisters Academy of Baltimore had the incredible opportunity to attend a performance of The Nutcracker.

Black Catholic Mission | February 28, 2025

Active Christmas at St Rita

The youth of St. Rita parish (Y.U.P. Youth United with a Purpose) meet regularly on the third Sunday of each month. Each month is a planned agenda with their Youth Board and the Senior Board, where they decide on plans, based on their previous meetings.

Indian Mission | February 24, 2025

Celebrating Jesus and Making Disciples

The youth of St. Ignatius Parish celebrated Jesus’ birth with a Christmas play that was scripted and coordinated by the High School students.

Black Catholic Mission | March 01, 2025

Wonderful is Your Name

Over 600 people filled the sanctuary of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Detroit for its annual Black Catholic Ministries Gospel Choir Concert. The BCMGCC kicks off Black Catholic History Month celebration in SE Michigan.

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