There are several ways to navigate this list.
BY STATE
Choose the state you want to research from the left sidebar.
BY SCHOOL
See the list below. Click on the school name that you would like to see their information.
BY SEARCH TERM
Enter a word or phrase into the search bar.
Notes for Using this List:
● The Tribal Nations impacted are listed as they appear in historical documents and may not reflect the names used by the Nations today.
● An asterisk next to the name of a religious community means that the community has verified the dates as accurate.
● This list was last updated on May 5, 2023
St. Stephen’s Indian School
Details:
Dates of Operation: 1888–present [2023] (see notes)
Current Diocese: Cheyenne
Religious Orders who worked at the Parish / School:
Jesuits (Central & Southern Province), 1888–1975*
Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, 1888–1890*
Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia, Kansas, 1891–1892*
Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, 1892–1985*
Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 1974–1989*
Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden, 1974–1976*
On a Reservation: Wind River Reservation
On the Department of the Interior List: Yes
Tribal Nations Impacted (as listed in historical documents):
Eastern Shoshoni; Northern Arapaho
Notes: In 1976, the St. Stephens Indian School Education Association was formed to take over the management of the school. At that time, the school became a U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs contract school. Catholic sisters continued to teach at the school until 1985.
Note about School Archives: Records from St. Stephen’s Mission are housed at Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI. For more information: https://www.marquette.edu/library/archives/Mss/SSM/SSM-sc.php
Saint Stephens Wyoming