You can choose to help the important work of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney by making a bequest. A bequest is a gift of part of your estate made in your Will. Your estate is the total of all your assets and possessions when you pass away. By making a bequest, you will provide support for many ministries provided by the Church. Your generosity will make a difference to the lives of many.
If you would like to make a bequest, there are many ways to do so. For example: a gift of a specific amount of your choice; a gift of particular belongings such as jewellery; property that you own; a percentage of part of your estate; a gift of that part of your estate that remains after you have provided for any of your loved ones; a gift of your whole estate.
By making a bequest, you can also elect to contribute to a specific important work of the Church.
For your final wishes to be honoured, you must have a valid Will. For this reason, it is very important that you arrange to have a valid Will drawn up by a solicitor.
For more information, please contact the Bequest Manager on 1800 753 959 or email bequests@sydneycatholic.org
Appropriate Wording for Bequests
If you would like to assist the Church to continue its charitable works, we recommend the following standard clause:
I give to the Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Archdiocese of Sydney the sum of …………….
for the purpose of (select from the following):
- The Charitable Works Fund
- The Priests’ Retirement Foundation
- The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney
- My local parish (please specify ……..)
- St Mary’s Cathedral
If you wish to leave the whole or part of your estate, then this clause will have to be adapted accordingly in consultation with your solicitor.
