A Legacy of Hope - St. Bonaventure

"A Beacon of Hope" - Saint Bonaventure Indian Mission & School  Episode 5,  “A Beacon of Hope,” concludes the story of Saint Bonaventure Indian Mission and School with a powerful reflection on its unwavering dedication to the Diné (Navajo) people. Rooted in faith and service since 1974, the mission provides more than just education—it offers food, clean water, safe housing, home repairs, funer...

Resilience and Hope – Walking Together with the Navajo People   Episode 4,  “Resilience and Hope,” examines the extensive outreach efforts of Saint Bonaventure Indian Mission and School, which extend far beyond education. In the remote and often underserved Eastern Navajo Nation, the mission provides vital support to vulnerable populations—especially the elderly, veterans, and families living in a...

Knowledge is Power – Shaping the Future of Navajo Children Episode 3,  “Knowledge is Power,” highlights the educational mission of Saint Bonaventure Indian Mission and School, which serves Navajo children from all corners of the Eastern Navajo Nation. The school’s curriculum is grounded in both academic excellence and Catholic faith and teachers and staff go above and beyond to ensure students fee...

Episode 2:  “The Water Lady” – Delivering Clean Water to the Navajo community     “The Water Lady” spotlights Darlene Arviso, a beloved figure known for delivering clean water across the Eastern Navajo Nation—where nearly 40% of residents live without running water. As part of Saint Bonaventure Indian Mission and School’s decades-long effort to meet critical basic needs, Darlene drives thousands o...

St. Bonaventure Indian Mission & School: “A Legacy of Hope” Episode 1: “A Legacy of Hope” introduces Saint Bonaventure Indian Mission and School in Thoreau, New Mexico, as a vital source of support for the Navajo (Diné) community. Founded in the 1970s, the mission started with a single classroom and church and has since expanded into a beacon of light across the eastern Navajo Nation. This epi...