Indian Mission

The summer months on the Fort Belknap Reservation continue the vast ministry. An added involvement is the summer Pow Wow gatherings.

Bishop Thomas Olmsted turned 75 and sent a letter to Pope Francis asking him to accept his letter of retirement. It was not until July that we heard that we were getting a new bishop.

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.