Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall

Vocations: Consecrated Virginity

Have you heard about consecrated virginity?

There are currently about 5,000 consecrated virgins in the world, and five in our Archdiocese! Consecrated virgins receive, from the diocesan bishop, a consecration to a life of perpetual virginity as a Bride of Christ. Unlike religious sisters, they remain in their ordinary circumstances, working, serving, and living in the world while bringing the love of Jesus to others.

They provide for their own needs and dedicate themselves to serving God in their diocese. Rooted in prayer and sacrifice, they offer their gifts to meet the needs of the local Church.

Do you sense a call to consecrated virginity? Or are you interested in learning more? If you are 22 or older, contact Erin Kinsella at erinkinsella@live.ca. We would be happy to speak about how the Lord may be calling you!

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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