Sponsorship is the exercise of canonical responsibility to ensure that a particular Catholic ministry sustains Catholic identity and remains true to the charism of the sponsors.

As sponsors of Ascension Health, we act as stewards of its mission and resources. We commit to influence, nurture and develop the ministry in order to further the healing mission of Jesus.

We faithfully embrace this sponsorship through relationships characterized by mutual respect, vibrant vision and dynamic collaboration.

Written February 4, 2000