About St. James Mission, of the Catholic Indian Mission · Porcupine, North Dakota
St. James Mission is one of five parishes within the Catholic Indian Mission (CIM), serving the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in north-central North Dakota. It is part of a larger network that includes St. Bernard Mission School and other churches across Sioux County. The parish is officially sponsored by the Bismarck Diocese and offers Masses, Adoration, and Confession, with services held in Porcupine, North Dakota. The community relies on donations and support from across the United States to sustain its mission and educational programs.
- Patron
- St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Servant of God; Black Elk; Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Rector
- Fr. Jolly George
- Diocese
- Bismarck Diocese
Why belong here
The parish offers a strong sense of community rooted in faith, education, and service. Through ministries like the St. Bernard Mission School and regular parish activities, members are invited to grow spiritually and support one another. The parish also emphasizes safety and protection for children and vulnerable adults through its participation in the Bismarck Diocese Safe Environment Program.
Mass times at St. James Mission, of the Catholic Indian Mission
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- 30 minutes prior to all Masses
- By appointment; call 701-854-3473 to schedule
Adoration times
- Tuesday 6:00 PM-7:00 PM