You want to leave money to the Catholic Diocese of Marquette in your will. You also want the flexibility to change your will in the event that life circumstances change. You can do both.
In as little as one sentence, you can complete your gift. This type of donation to the Church in your will or living trust helps ensure that we continue our mission for years to come.
“God loves a cheerful giver!” says Rev. Paul Nomellini. “You can’t take it with you!”
A retired priest of the Diocese of Marquette, Father Paul takes his giving very seriously and wants to use his resources wisely. He has 4 or 5 favorite causes that he donates to on a monthly basis. His list of favorites includes local, national and international charities with missions that “put God first”—a charity in Selma, AL that feeds hungry children; a national organization that provides grants to Catholic dioceses in the US where the Church is alive and growing but the resources are scarce; and an organization that forms religious sisters in Haiti.
Father Paul sees his giving as a direct, practical way of putting his Catholic values into action. “I’ve been so blessed in my life,” he said. His charitable choices are a reflection of his life and what is important to him. He seriously evaluates his charitable options, rather than simply tossing money at needs. “We can’t help everybody and we shouldn’t feel guilty that we’re not giving to everything!” he said.
In addition to his monthly giving, Father Paul has designated larger bequest gifts in his will for several causes, including the St. Joseph Association (SJA), which is the pension fund for retired priests of the Diocese of Marquette. Father Paul serves on the SJA board and knows first-hand the essential need to provide financial stability for our retired priests and guarantee future security for our active priests.
Father Paul’s gift planning helps him to make financially efficient, tax-effective gifts. He focuses his giving with a 2-part strategy: monthly gifts for immediate needs, and bequests for long-term impact. He gives cheerful witness to stewardship of the Catholic Church. His careful planning ensures that he is getting the most from his giving—for himself, his Church and his favorite charitable causes.
Also read how Evelyn Maki has passed on her Catholic values through a bequest in her estate plans.
Information contained herein was accurate at the time of posting. The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor. Figures cited in any examples are for illustrative purposes only. References to tax rates include federal taxes only and are subject to change. State law may further impact your individual results. California residents: Annuities are subject to regulation by the State of California. Payments under such agreements, however, are not protected or otherwise guaranteed by any government agency or the California Life and Health Insurance Guarantee Association. Oklahoma residents: A charitable gift annuity is not regulated by the Oklahoma Insurance Department and is not protected by a guaranty association affiliated with the Oklahoma Insurance Department. South Dakota residents: Charitable gift annuities are not regulated by and are not under the jurisdiction of the South Dakota Division of Insurance.