Features Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:51:26 -0500 Website design by Concerto Designs concertodesigns.ca en-gb Common questions for future goals and five answers to start building a plan /features/estate-planning/item/32324-common-questions-for-future-goals-and-five-answers-to-start-building-a-plan /features/estate-planning/item/32324-common-questions-for-future-goals-and-five-answers-to-start-building-a-plan

As individuals progress through various life stages, a number of changes or experiences can add layers and complexity to our personal situation and possibly impact our final future goals and intentions.

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Estate Planning Sun, 01 Nov 2020 15:00:00 -0500
ShepherdƵapp Trust a blessing for retired priests /features/estate-planning/item/32323-shepherd-s-trust-a-blessing-for-retired-priests /features/estate-planning/item/32323-shepherd-s-trust-a-blessing-for-retired-priests

Though eight years into retirement, Msgr. John Pilkauskas still has plenty to give in service to the community, thanks, he says, in large part to the support provided by The ShepherdƵapp Trust.

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waclarke@catholicregister.private (Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic Register) Estate Planning Sun, 01 Nov 2020 11:30:00 -0500
Organ donation: The gift of a lifetime /features/estate-planning/item/32322-organ-donation-the-gift-of-a-lifetime /features/estate-planning/item/32322-organ-donation-the-gift-of-a-lifetime

Stuart Asselstine had every intention of becoming an organ donor but never thought he would be alive to witness a friend benefitting from his generosity.

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waclarke@catholicregister.private (Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic Register) Estate Planning Sun, 01 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0500
TV Mass patrons leave rich gift legacy /features/estate-planning/item/32318-tv-mass-patrons-leave-rich-gift-legacy /features/estate-planning/item/32318-tv-mass-patrons-leave-rich-gift-legacy

When the alarming spread of COVID-19 forced the closure of churches and a suspension of Masses in the middle of March, Catholics turned to the National Catholic Broadcasting Council (NCBC)Ƶapp Daily TV Mass as a source of comfort and a pathway to connect with God during fraught times.

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qamundson@catholicregister.private (Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register) Estate Planning Sat, 31 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0400
Virus offers some planning opportunities /features/estate-planning/item/32316-virus-offers-some-planning-opportunities /features/estate-planning/item/32316-virus-offers-some-planning-opportunities

The current COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a challenging business environment and a significant downturn in certain areas of the economy. At the same time, it has presented some planning opportunities for individuals and businesses.

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Estate Planning Sat, 31 Oct 2020 11:30:00 -0400
Pandemic opens eyes to pre-planning funerals /features/estate-planning/item/32315-pandemic-opens-eyes-to-pre-planning-funerals /features/estate-planning/item/32315-pandemic-opens-eyes-to-pre-planning-funerals

Due to the global health crisis caused by COVID-19, it appears more people are considering the reality of death and making preparations for the inevitable.

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waclarke@catholicregister.private (Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic Register) Estate Planning Sat, 31 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0400
Know your Wills /features/estate-planning/item/32313-know-your-wills /features/estate-planning/item/32313-know-your-wills

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to “speak” from the grave and tell your loved ones how you would like things handled after you die?

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special@catholicregister.org (Catholic Register Special) Estate Planning Fri, 30 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0400
ShareLife helps create great life stories /features/estate-planning/item/32309-sharelife-helps-create-great-life-stories /features/estate-planning/item/32309-sharelife-helps-create-great-life-stories

On June 30, Fr. Martin Dicuangco, 32, was ordained to the priesthood in the Archdiocese of Toronto. He is now exemplifying his vocation as an associate pastor at St. Barnabas Parish in Scarborough. 

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qamundson@catholicregister.private (Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register) Estate Planning Fri, 30 Oct 2020 11:30:00 -0400
Making a plan that gives back in gratitude /features/estate-planning/item/32306-making-a-plan-that-gives-back-in-gratitude /features/estate-planning/item/32306-making-a-plan-that-gives-back-in-gratitude

I have always made it a priority to support not only the charity that I have worked with, but also many other charities that serve our greater communities. 

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Estate Planning Fri, 30 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0400
NonnaƵapp example and recipes aid hungry /item/32305-nonna-s-example-and-recipes-aid-hungry /item/32305-nonna-s-example-and-recipes-aid-hungry

A new cookbook inspired by the memories of a grandmotherƵapp love, courage and faith is helping to feed hungry Canadians one dish at a time.

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waclarke@catholicregister.private (Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic Register) Features Fri, 30 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0400