Indian Mission

The month began with baptismal classes on the first Sunday, with a total of 24 for all the months. All religious faith formation classes continue with full attendance for the majority in all the months.

St. Jude Catholic Church (Little Diomede Island)--In late September, Bishop Zielinski and missionary priest Fr. Kumar Pasala from India visited St. Jude’s for three days to celebrate the Mass and sacraments.

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Scholarship first began when the NAMO decided something needed to be done to help Native American children attending Catholic School.

During September, the Catholic Diocese of Richmond hosted a Native American Retreat. This was an opportunity to learn, deepen, and celebrate Native American Spirituality.

October was a busy month for our Missions and our Friars, holding three Feast Day Celebrations across the Reservations.

On Nov. 2, 2019, at St. Thomas Church in Mission, S.D., on the Rosebud Reservation, Fr. Jacob Boddicker confirmed six young people.