Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall

RCECOC Statement: Archdiocese in Abuse Case Filing

The Archdiocese of Gatineau and the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall have been named in an Application to Authorize the Bringing of a Class Action against them regarding allegations of abuse that took place in the Province of Québec around 1967 and 1977.

The class action proceeding has not yet been authorized. As the matter is pending before the courts, the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall will not be commenting further.

Abuse of another person is contrary to the teachings of the Catholic Church. The Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall is committed to the protection of all who are within its spiritual and physical care, especially vulnerable people.

Any person wishing to report an instance of abuse may contact the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall’s Safe Environment Department (Safe Environment – Archdiocese 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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