St. Francis Mission Employee Directory
Religious InstitutionsSouth Dakota, United States11-50 Employees
St. Francis Mission is a Jesuit-affiliated ministry based in St. Francis, South Dakota, serving the Lakota (Sioux) people on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. Founded in 1886, it operates as a not-for-profit organization that aims to re-evangelize Catholic Lakota communities while respecting Lakota traditions and collaborating to address spiritual, educational, social, and physical needs. The mission encompasses multiple parishes and programs, including recovery centers, religious education centers, after-school services, a museum, and a local radio station, all conducted in cooperation with the Diocese of Rapid City. Its work is carried out by a team of Jesuit members alongside Lakota clergy, lay ministers, and community volunteers, making it the largest non-governmental organization on the Rosebud Reservation. The organization serves as a regional center for faith-based community outreach and cultural preservation in the area.