Estate Planning
It was hard for even Fr. Alphonsus Bernard’s close associates to believe he had reached the age of retirement.
Couple ‘blessed’ by work with missions
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterIt all began with a Sunday sermon by their soon-to-be good friend Fr. Jim Bleakney.
Your stewardship journey continues with your Will
By Fr. Yaw AcheampongWhen your earthly pilgrimage comes to an end, how would you like to be remembered in your community of faith?
Pandemic takes toll on charitable giving
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterFewer donors, less money, more demands. Charities of all kinds are caught in a pandemic-powered vice that can only be cured with more giving.
Legacy Circle thanks donors in advance for gift
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThe Legacy Circle is not an exclusive club, or at least it shouldn’t be. All ShareLife executive director Arthur Peters had to do to get in was write his parish and ShareLife into his Will, then inform the archdiocese.
Teacher awaits ‘miraculous’ life-saving gift
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterSince being diagnosed with a kidney disorder almost two decades ago at age 14, Vanessa Bailey’s life has never been the same.
Consult professionals to ease complexities
By Christopher D. Burns, Catholic Register SpecialAs individuals, we progress through one life stage to the next, incurring life experiences that can add layers of complexity to our personal situation that often impact our future goals and final intentions.
Donating to charity not about death but your life
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterFor the Will Power campaign, tiny percentages add up to big numbers.
Pre-planning for inevitable makes sense
By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic RegisterWith COVID-19 death tolls and hospitalization numbers a staple on the news daily, the past two years have forced many to consider the inevitable.
Beware of pitfalls in charitable giving
By Rosanne T. Rocchi, Catholic Register SpecialMany well-meaning individuals who intend to make a gift to charity or a charitable purpose in a Will have their wishes defeated for a number of reasons. Set out below are some common pitfalls.
Globetrotter leaving it all to archdiocese
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterAdventurous, diverse and remarkable would be three apt words to describe Lili Khayatt’s life.