Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall

Fire at St. Philip’s Parish

This past Wednesday evening, a fire heavily damaged the steeple of St. Philip’s parish in Richmond. Thankfully, no one was injured, and the fire was contained before it could spread. The parish community will be able to use their hall as temporary worship space and continue gathering together for Mass. 

 

Archbishop Marcel shared his concerns and prayers for St. Philip’s in a letter:

 

“In times of challenges, we believe God is with us and strengthens us. I pray this Lenten season will be such a time of growth, trusting in Christ as he leads the way. We are reminded that the blessings of Easter morning came only after the trial and passion of the cross. May God grant you all his grace as you journey together in faith and charity.” 

 

Please continue to pray for the community at St. Philip’s as they begin the process of rebuilding.  

 

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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