Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall

Final Testaments: Stories from Notre Dame Cemetery

A DINNER THEATRE EXPERIENCE SUPPORTING NOTRE DAME CEMETERIES

Celebrate 150 years of Notre Dame Cemetery at this unique fundraiser, hosted at the Centre Pauline-Charron. Hear the stories of residents of the cemetery, brought back to life through a unique dinner theatre experience.

Tickets are $35/person and include the cost of the meal.

 

Click the showtimes below to purchase your tickets.

 

SHOWINGS

Event is approximately 3 hours

Sept 13, 2024 (ENG) – 6pm

Sept 14, 2024 (FR) – 6pm

Sept 15, 2024 (FR) – 12pm

Sept 20, 2024 (FR) – 6pm

 

 

About Notre Dame Cemetery

Notre Dame Cemetery is a sacred space filled with faith, heritage, and history. For generations, it has been a place where families come to remember, honour, and connect with the memories of their departed loved ones in a serene, comforting atmosphere.

But Notre Dame is more than just a final resting place. Cemeteries like Notre Dame are tangible links to our historical past. They are akin to open history books, providing invaluable perspectives on the cultural, social, and political aspects of bygone eras. These historic cemeteries unravel a wealth of information about the lifestyles and times of those who came before us.

Reflecting our identity and heritage, cemeteries are custodians of countless stories that contribute to our shared history. By preserving them, we safeguard our heritage, ensuring that future generations can trace their roots. Regular maintenance and beautification are essential to ensure that Notre Dame Cemetery remains a sacred and lovingly cared-for environment, now, and for generations to come. We want every family visiting their loved ones to feel a deep sense of peace and connection. We want the cemetery to reflect the love and respect we have for those who have gone before us.

By making a donation, you are helping to ensure that Notre Dame Cemetery continues to be a sacred place not only of faith, heritage and history, but also of beauty and tranquility. Click here to donate.

 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Date

Sep 13 - 20 2024
Expired!

Time

All Day

Cost

$35

Location

Centre Pauline-Charron
164 Jeanne Mance St

Organizer

Notre Dame Cemetery
Website
https://cemeteries.ottawacornwall.ca/notre-dame-cemetery/
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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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