1973
THE RELATIONSHIP BEGINS
THE RELATIONSHIP BEGINS

Blasa Rivera made her commitment to the Sisters of Charity as the first Auxiliary member on September 5, 1973, in Pueblo, Colorado, and with it the relationship officially began.

1975
CHAPTER APPROVAL
CHAPTER APPROVAL

In the spring of 1975 the Chapter approves the concept of Auxiliary membership.

1975
ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON
ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON

Elizabeth Ann Seton, founder of the Sisters of Charity, is canonized.

1979
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
WHAT’S IN A NAME?

APRIL 1979

The Chapter of 1979 approved both forms of Co-Memberships. Auxiliary (Associate in Mission) and Associate (Associate in Community)