Indian Mission

Just like the past 122 years, rooted in our long-lasting catholic identity and rich cultural heritage, the month of July of 2022 was filled with joy throughout the Town of Ignacio as we celebrated “La Fiesta Patronal de San Ignacio” on the last full weekend of July.

St. Jude Mission School had a wonderful 2021-2022 school year. Our students grew as Faith Filled Catholics, Life Long Learners, Responsible Citizens, and Effective Communicators.

Only staff members that are involved with summer youth programs can understand the hard work that it takes to organize and implement them.

Each year, the Office of Native Ministry and the Sioux Spiritual Center host two Canku Wakan Retreats, which are four-day inculturated retreat experiences for Lakota Catholics in the diocese and other indigenous peoples nationwide.

This school year the school began a preschool program for two-year-old students. Seven students were part of the new program and all seven of them completed the year.

Each year our students perform in two concerts: one at Christmas, and another in the spring. Our recent performance utilized the talent of every Saint Rita student.