Black and Indian Mission Office

Serving African American and Native American Catholics through faith, education, and love.

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For more than 140 years, the Black and Indian Mission Office has supported Native American and African American Catholic communities through faith, education, and ministry.

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Dr. Ansel Augustine shares how the Black and Indian Mission Office supports Catholic education and parish evangelization, helping Black Catholics grow in faith and evangelize their communities.

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Founded in 1874, the Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions reflects the Church’s response to the legacy of suffering among Native American communities, offering prayer, ministry, encouragement, and practical assistance.

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Saint Kateri Tekakwitha was renowned for her incredible spiritual life and her love of Christ. Her life of sanctity would ultimately lead her to being named the first Native American saint.

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Every five years, the National Black Catholic Congress gathers African American Catholics from across the country—like a true family reunion—renewing hearts, strengthening community, and encouraging the faith.

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Native American Catholic Heritage: Faith expressed through culture, tradition, and sacred beauty.

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The Black and Indian Mission Office is proud to support schools like St. Michael Indian School, which offer their students programs in languages like Navajo.

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Servant of God Julia Greeley was a Catholic laywoman in Denver known for her humble charity and devotion to those in need. Born into slavery, she spent her life quietly serving poor families with remarkable faith and love.

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The Black and Indian Mission Office is a proud supporter of the Institute for Catholic Studies at Xavier University, which trains and educates future leaders in the Church.

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On the path to sainthood: Venerable Mother Mary Lange was a Catholic educator and foundress of the Oblate Sisters of Providence in Baltimore. Her vision has influenced Catholic education for generations and continues to do so today.

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Saint Kateri Tekakwitha was both Native American and Catholic. She lived a holy life that continues to inspire people today.

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Servant of God Thea Bowman was a Franciscan sister and educator from Mississippi whose joyful preaching and love of music helped shape African American Catholic worship. Her voice invited the Church to celebrate faith lived fully.

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Did you know? Venerable Augustus Tolton was the first African American priest and a pastor in Chicago whose preaching and joyful faith drew people from across the city. He helped build a thriving Catholic parish rooted in prayer and service.

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The Tekakwitha Conference is one of the many Native American Catholic ministries supported by the Black and Indian Mission Office, bringing Native Catholics together to celebrate faith, culture, and community.

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Did you know? Venerable Henriette DeLille founded the Sisters of the Holy Family, dedicating her life to education, care for the sick, and service to others. Her legacy of faith continues to inspire the Church today.

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St. Michael Indian School is one of many Native American Catholic ministries supported by the Black and Indian Mission Office. It's a vibrant community, where Navajo culture and Catholic education thrive together.

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Venerable Pierre Toussaint (1766–1853) rose from enslavement in Haiti to become a pillar of faith and charity in New York. His remarkable witness continues to inspire the Church.

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Did you know? The Black and Indian Mission Office has worked alongside Native American Catholics, supporting schools, ministries, and community life since 1874.

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🎬 "Trailblazers of Faith: The Legacy of African American Catholics" explores the legacy of a community that transformed hardship into holiness, and built schools, parishes, and communities of hope.

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Discover a new documentary from the Black and Indian Mission Office.

"Walking the Sacred Path: The Story of the Black and Indian Mission Office" explores the history of Native American Catholics.

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