Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall

Easter Message from the Archbishop

Dear friends in Christ,

The Lord is truly risen, Alleluia!

The joy of Easter morning brings new hope to all believers. Yes, when everyone thought all was finished when Jesus was laid to rest in the tomb, hopes were dashed, morale was low, and spirits sank into despair. Yet despite an apparent victory of death over life, signs indicate otherwise. Like the light of dawn that overpowers the darkness of night, the Risen Lord breaks open the tomb and frees us from all dominion of evil over us. The promise of eternal life is proclaimed loud and clear for all those who believe. In Christ Jesus, a new world begins. In Christ Jesus, we are made new creations as our personal lives are renewed in the waters of baptism. All are given a chance to taste the gift of salvation. Let us enter into the joy of Easter and witness to the new life received in Jesus the Risen Lord. Are we not given a transformative power? Let us be bold, and as Church, build with Christ the Kingdom of God.

“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. Alleluia!”

✠ Marcel Damphousse
Archbishop of Ottawa-Cornwall

Sample Will Wording and Charity Number

It is important that your Will include the correct legal name and charitable registration number in your documents. The legal name for the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall is:

THE ROMAN CATHOLIC EPISCOPAL CORPORATION OF OTTAWA-CORNWALL Charitable Registration # 128967353 RR0001

Your parish office is able provide you with the legal name for your own parish. However, most Archdiocesan parishes and programs can be designated in your Will as:

The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of OTTAWA-CORNWALL, for the benefit of [ Specific Parish, Cemetery, Ministry or Program ] in [ Town / City ].

You may also consider the following clauses in your Will:

For your parish:

“To pay to (Legal Name of Parish) Roman Catholic Parish for its own use absolutely, the sum of (amount) dollars. I declare that the receipt of the person professing to be the Pastor or Parochial Administrator of the parish shall be sufficient discharge to my Trustee who need not see to the application thereof. I further direct that if the (Name of Parish) does not exist at the time of my death, this bequest shall be paid to the Parish’s successor, and if no such successor exists, then to an institution with similar objectives and goals.”

Making a Declaration

Please email dev@ottawacornwall.ca to make a declaration that you have included the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall or any for its parishes in your Estate Plans.

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