Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall

An Evening with Archbishop Damphousse: Shaping Our Future in Ottawa South

Join us for a Special Evening of Faith and Fellowship 

You are cordially invited to an important gathering for the Catholic community of Ottawa South. 

Archbishop Marcel Damphousse will share his inspiring vision for the future of our faith community in this region. This is a unique opportunity to come together, listen, and ask questions about our shared path forward. 

Event Details: 
What: A Joint Celebration, Vision Address & Q&A with Archbishop Damphousse 
Date: Saturday, November 15th, 2025 
Time: 5:00 PM 
Location: St. Andrew’s Parish – 3333 Greenbank Road 

The evening will begin with a celebratory gathering, followed by the Archbishop’s address and a moderated Question & Answer session. Light refreshments will be served, offering a chance to connect with fellow parishioners. 

We look forward to welcoming you as we prayerfully envision the future together. 

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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