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- Mission -
- St. Bonaventure Indian Mission and School has provided love, support and hope for a better life to the Navajo (Diné) through the generosity of all those who have shared their prayers, resources or time.
- Where We Work -
- St. Bonaventure Indian Mission and School is located in Thoreau, NM, a rural area on the southeastern edge of the Navajo Nation. Thoreau sits at an altitude of about 7,200 feet, five miles east of the continental divide and about 110 miles west of Al
- FAQ's -
- When was St. Bonaventure Mission started? In 1974, Bishop Hastrich, bishop of the Diocese of Gallup, New Mexico, established a mission church in Thoreau at the edge of the Navajo Nation. That tiny mission church evolved into St. Bonaventure Indian M
- Director's Message -
- My dear friends -- Here at St. Bonaventure Indian Mission and School, we are motivated each day by the desire to mutually share the goodness of God. As a Catholic social service agency we remain committed to following the call of our Lord Jesus to
- Accountability and Governance -
- St. Bonaventure Mission values your friendship and interest in the Diné and the Mission's work. We strive for excellence in every aspect of our organization and are in all ways accountable to our donors, to those we serve, and to the public.
- Board of Trustees -
- Terry Crissey, ChairRetired EducatorElton, Pennsylvania Ed GolobPresidentCommunity Management SolutionsPittsburgh, Pennsylvania Cindy Howe, SecretarySecretary/TreasurerBaca/Prewitt Chapter, Navajo NationPrewitt, New Mexico Paul LecheSpecial Counci
- School -
- The school is one of the ministries of St. Bonaventure Indian Mission which serves the Diné of the area.
- School History -
- The St. Bonaventure Indian Mission preschool opened in 1980. By 1986, the school had expanded to include preschool through grade 12. The elementary school was accredited in 1985, and the high school in 1987. During this time, scholarship programs wer
- Facilities -
- The St. Bonaventure Indian School campus occupies more than four acres. Thirteen modular buildings house classrooms, chapel, administrative offices, gymnasium, cafeteria, library and computer lab. Our library is staffed by a full-time librar
- Teachers and Volunteers -
- Inspired teachers and volunteers are the foundation on which St. Bonaventure Indian School was established. Today, the need for committed, qualified educators is as strong as ever. The school depends on people willing to give of themselves to assist
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- Outreach -
- Home Repair -
- Native Americans living on Reservations suffer under some of the worst housing conditions in the United States. The remote geographic location of the Navajo Nation and the isolated dwellings of the people living here severely limits access to telepho
- Water Delivery -
- Water is an extremely limited and precious resource in the dry and nearly barren environment of the Eastern Navajo Nation. It is also a constant concern for forty percent of Navajo households who rely on water hauling to meet their daily water needs
- Meal Delivery and Home Visits -
- Twice each week, the Navajo outreach workers of St. Bonaventure Mission drive the rutted roads of the Eastern Navajo Nation to deliver hot, nutritious meals to the elderly and shut-ins, many living in remote areas. More than 100 meals are prepared an
- Thrift Store -
- The Mission Thrift Store provides quality new and used clothing, blankets and household items to thousands of individuals and families at nominal prices and for free to those in greatest need. Most of these items are donated by Mission supporters fro
- Affordable Housing -
- The need for adequate, safe housing for residents of the Eastern Navajo Nation is immense. St. Bonaventure Mission is deeply committed to increasing the affordable housing options for the Dine. The Mission is working with donors, friends and the Gi
- Employment -
- St. Bonaventure Indian Mission and School is currently the largest provider of employment in Thoreau, an area with staggering unemployment and consistently high poverty. The Mission is committed to developing the local workforce and providing livin
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- Contact -
- The staff of St. Bonaventure Indian Mission and School welcome inquiries about our programs.
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