María del Socorro Cazares Samaniego
Born the 13th of May, 1935 en Camarón, Nuevo León, México
Name of Parents: Vicente Cazares y Teresa Samaniego
Entered the Congregation on March 27, 1957 at the age of 21.
Pronounced her first vows el December 10, 1959 in México, D.F.
Her Final Vows on December 8, 1964 in Washington, DC
Silver Jubilee on June 10, 1984 in Houston, TX
Golden Jubilee on June 28, 2009 in Houston, TX
Began her Apostolate in the Primary School in Durango, Dgo on January 25, 1960.
The majority of her life was dedicated to the apostolate in the Seminaries collaborating in the following places:
• St. Bede Seminary in Peru, Illinois
• Holy Cross Seminary in Washington, DC
• Seminary in Notre Dame, Indiana
• Kenrick Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri
• St. Mary’s Seminary in Houston, TX
• Pastoral Center in Oklahoma City, OK
• Mission Community of Madres Fundadoras, Springdale, AR
• Mission Community of Sta. Teresita, DeQueen, AR
• Divine Providence Community, Houston, TX
• Mt. Carmel House of Prayer – Houston, TX
• “St. Joseph’s” - House of Prayer– Houston, TX
The following are some of the characteristics that describe Sr. Socorro’s personality:
outgoing,
good sense of humor,
very hard working
friendly
cheerful
helpful
accommodating
responsible
strong
woman of prayer
loved the Blessed Mother
strong devotion to the Infant Jesus of Prague
