From Mass in a Cave to a Catholic Community
In 1840 the very first Mass in Pend Oreille County was celebrated in a cave on the Kalispel Indian Reservation.
Indian Mission
2021 Summer Catechism
St. Joseph Apache Mission staff is aware of the importance of catechism programs for our young children.
2020-2021 Black and Indian Mission- May 31st School Update
De La Salle Blackfeet School (DLSBS) fulfills the Lasallian mission to provide a “quality, innovative, faith-based education”.
Covid-19 brings struggle, prayer to Standing Rock Reservation
Public masses resumed in June on the Standing Rock Reservation, but the ministry team is still reeling from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, with people leery of participating in public gatherings due to rising infection rates in this largely Native American population.
Religious Education continues on the Rosebud
Before churches on the Rosebud reservation opened in August, St. Francis Mission was able to have family groups come to celebrate baptisms and confirmations.
A New Way to Meet at Kateri Northwest Ministry Institute
Fresh from the Kateri Northwest Ministry Institute Board meeting of August 14, 2020, I am happy to be in touch with all of you again after so long...