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Testimonials

Participants in the Claretians Charitable Gift Annuity Program have many reasons for arranging a gift with us. We’d like to share some of their thoughts with you.


“Because I have been fortunate, I would like to help those who are less fortunate.  I also have an income for life—no matter how long.”

-Charles H, New York

“I like the fact that I am helping the Claretians with their work, even if in only a small way.”

-Brigette M, Massachusetts

“Knowing I am helping young men to become priests. Also the check I receive twice a year helps.”

-Helen M, New York

“I do not have much money and I just want to have someone pray for me. I felt I could help the Claretians now as I won’t have any to leave when I die.”

-Henricka S, Ohio

“Thought I could help in a small way.”

-Jacqueline G, Florida

“Very good [arrangement] in my own small way, both spiritually and financially.”

-Marie J, New Hampshire

“Knowing that I am helping others, besides getting a good return for my money as long as I live.”

-Heddie L, New York

“Because of prayers answered and the desire to help others.”

-Virginia L, Wisconsin

It’s a wonderful arrangement. Very good interest rate according to age.”

-Lillian N, Pennsylvania

“I first lost my wife and 4 months later, her mother. Both were of some means which I inherited. I could think of no better way to honor their memories and still honor their wishes that I share in their bounty.”

-Edmund O, New Hampshire

“I would have to say I find the interest rates attractive.”

-Margaret W, Minnesota

“I’m grateful my gifts help the poor and that I receive annuity income.”

-Elizabeth S, New Mexico

“I felt it was a great opportunity to give back to God some of what he has done for me. I also like the generous interest paid that gives us a personal check to call our own.”

-Josephine P, Michigan

“After reading about the Claretian Missionaries, I felt I would like to help them in some way. I also liked the financial benefits.”

-Rose G, Florida

“[The program] sounded like a worthy place to have my money continue good works after I am gone. I don’t regret my decision. The checks are always on time and …letters sound like I am talking to a friend.”

-Virginia B, Illinois

“…to share my blessings by giving money to be used to help others, as well as helping my financial situation.”

-Henrietta M, Ohio

“My admiration for the selfless efforts of the Claretian Missionaries spreading the ‘good news’ around the world, and in all honesty, the comfort of receiving reliable lifetime income.”

-Irene S, New York

“I felt I could give a donation and still have a little income. Being able to help others always makes me feel good.”

-Florence E, Wisconsin

“It is wonderful to know that our money has gone to our favorite charity and that we still reap the benefit of an income as well as a tax deduction.”

-Mary & Edward G, Alabama

“I love the feeling of being able to help in the good work of the Claretians and feel deeply that I have received much, much more than I could ever return.”

-Robert P, New York

“I would say that the investment in the Claretian Charitable Gift Annuity is the securest of all, yet the yield is as much as any today. I am very pleased with the Claretian Gift Annuity”

-Nicholas G, Pennsylvania

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