Vatican funding for charitable works totals $10.7 million in 2022
It was a sunny day in Rome Jan. 13 when a truck was fully loaded with supplies. Thermal clothing, power generators and food were put inside with the help of a papal official: Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, Pope Francis’ almoner.
Bill aims to incentivize charitable giving
Rise in digital donations a pandemic ‘blessing’
The pandemic has brought unprecedented reliance on the digital world to the forefront, and the Catholic Church has not been exempt.
Your stewardship journey continues with your Will
When 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
Fewer 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
The 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.
Consult professionals to ease complexities
As 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
Pre-planning for inevitable makes sense
With 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
Many 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
Do your due diligence when donating gifts
Many people looking to donate artwork and items in that vein to the Church or their parish come with the best of intentions, bearing gifts they believe hold incredible value — monetary or spiritual — but it’s not always the case.
A life of giving continues beyond the grave
My mother, Marina D’Souza, was born in India, the third of five daughters. She was a sensitive and empathetic child, a trait that would serve her well in her future career.
The many ways of giving
An estate gift to your parish or favourite charity can be your way of expressing what was important in your life. Here are some ways people can remember charities in their estate plan (and it’s a good idea to let them know so it can be noted in their files).