Black and Indian Mission Office

In Washington, the Black and Indian Mission Office is a Catholic mission organization made up of three related groups: the Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions, the Commission for the Catholic Missions, and the Catholic Negro-American Mission Board. Founded by the Catholic bishops of the United States, it works with local diocesan communities to share the Catholic faith and respond to needs on the ground. Its Black and Indian Mission Collection helps African American and Native American diocesan communities across the country carry out this work. The office also shares mission news and events, including updates about Catholic communities, schools, cultural traditions, and faith gatherings. Its work includes advocacy on behalf of Native peoples, with support and encouragement among its stated concerns.