Contact Chaplains
Phone | (909) 621-8685
Email | chaplains@claremont.edu
McAlister Center for Religious Activities
919 North Columbia Avenue Claremont, CA 91711
Wishing Father Joe Fenton a Wonderful Retirement
After over two decades of faithful service, Father Joseph Fenton, beloved Catholic Chaplain at The Claremont Colleges, has announced his retirement. Father Fenton has been a cherished spiritual leader, guiding generations of students, faculty, and staff with compassion and wisdom.
Since he first joined the Claremont community, Father Fenton has provided a welcoming and inclusive space for Catholics and all those seeking spiritual growth. His leadership has strengthened the Catholic community and fostered interfaith dialogue and unity across campus.
We are deeply grateful for Father Joe’s many years of service, his spiritual counsel. and his steadfast commitment to the mission of the Claremont Colleges. He leaves a lasting legacy of faith and love that will continue to inspire us all.
As Father Joe enters this new chapter of his life, we wish him peace, joy, and fulfillment in his well-deserved retirement.