A year of celebration, the year also turned to sadness with the sudden loss of Fr. John Raab CMF, Class of 1963, who for more than two decades provided leadership and spirit to our organization. We will celebrate Fr. John’s life when we meet in August.

Plus The Alumni Raffle. You probably noticed those two books of tickets which fell out as you opened the envelope. Proceeds from this successful raffle allow the Alumni Association to finance minor improvements for the Claretians now living at Dominguez. As an example, we installed electronic door openers, aiding those in walkers or with canes. We improved security at Dominguez, placing new lighting while going to a cardkey system. And we try to make Christmas and other holidays special for the residents.

Please be generous. All proceeds benefit the retired Claretian priests and brothers. Buy or sell the two books of raffle tickets. And if you are able, consider sponsoring an element of the August Reunion. Make all checks payable to “Claretian Missionaries.”

Look for more information in the weeks ahead. And if we don’t have your email address, please send it to us at ClaretianAlumni@gmail.com. Increasingly, we are sending emails to save postage and printing.