Sapa Un Catholic Academy Marks First Graduations
The Sapa Un Catholic Academy is St Francis Mission’s faith- based, Dual Language School for students in kindergarten through the 8th grade located on the Rosebud Reservation.
Indian Mission
Native American Ministry Roving Reporter Report -August 2019
Even though Summers here in the AZ Desert can reach temperatures in the mid 100’s, we still had many activities going on at the Missions on the Gila River Indian Reservation.
BIMO Grant Supports Body, Mind, Soul Camp for Kids on Rosebud
The Body, Mind and Soul Summer Camp is sponsored by the Religious Education Program at St. Francis Mission each summer and incorporates Lakota teachings and crafts.
Reservation Parishes Join Mental Wellness Ministry Pilot Program
The Diocese of Rapid City is piloting a Mental Wellness Ministry in several parishes during this grant period, including some located on the Pine Ridge and Standing Rock reservations.
Black Elk Canonization Case Sent to Vatican
Documents seeking to make Nicholas Black Elk a saint were signed, sealed and delivered to the Vatican recently. Black Elk was a Lakota medicine man and Catholic catechist.
Program Manager for Grants
With gracious funding from Black and Indian Mission, Saint Kateri has been able to support its growing ministries, especially its youth ministry. Consequently, our number of volunteers has increased as well.