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Deferred/Planned Giving

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Leave your legacy by making a gift in your will to the Diocese of Raleigh, your parish, school, campus ministry, or Catholic Charities. Please tell us when you have named the Church in your will. We would like the opportunity to thank you for your generosity.

Unrestricted Bequest

"I give, devise and bequeath to Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina, and his successors in office _____ percent of my estate [or the sum of $_________, or a specific piece of property] to be used for the benefit of the Diocese of Raleigh for its general uses and purposes in such a manner as the Bishop may direct [or for name of parish or school]."

For information on making a restricted bequest, or designating a use of funds such as contributing to a particular ministry, setting up an endowment or for scholarships, please contact the Office of Stewardship and Advancement.

Benefits

  • Distribution of estate as intended by donor.
  • Avoidance of estate and inheritance taxes.
  • Flexibility of retaining control of assets.

To learn more about ways to give to the Diocese of Raleigh, its parishes, schools, ministries and Catholic Charities please contact the Office of Stewardship and Advancement at (919) 821-9721, or by email to tim.breslin@raldioc.org.