Catholic Causes

Diocese of Bridgeport

The Diocese of Bridgeport, lead by Bishop Frank J. Caggiano serves more than 338,000 Catholics in Fairfield County. It includes 75 parishes, 179 priests and 92 deacons. In addition to serving more than 7,000 young people in its system of elementary and high schools, the diocese reaches out to more than 15,000 young people through its religious education programs. Each year the Annual Bishop's Appeal funds a range of essential ministries, programs and agencies that deliver pastoral care and human services throughout the diocese.

Legal Name: The Bridgeport Roman Catholic Diocesan Corporation
Address: 238 Jewett Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06606
EIN#: 06-0737923

To leave a legacy gift to the Diocese of Bridgeport in your will, you can use this bequest language:

Sample Bequest Language for your Will or Revocable Living Trust

A gift to the Diocese of Bridgeport in your will or revocable trust enables you to support our mission and make a difference in the lives of future generations. A bequest:

• is easy to arrange.
• will not alter your current lifestyle in any way.
• can be easily modified to address your changing needs.

Residual Gift Language

A residual bequest comes to us after your estate expenses and specific bequests are paid:

I give and devise to The Bridgeport Roman Catholic Diocesan Corporation (Tax ID #06-0737923), located in Bridgeport, CT, all (or state a percentage) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).

Specific Gift Language

Naming the Diocese of Bridgeport as a beneficiary of a specific amount from your estate is easy:

I give and devise to The Bridgeport Roman Catholic Diocesan Corporation (Tax ID #06-0737923), located in Bridgeport, CT, the sum of $___________ (or asset) to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).

Contingent Gift Language

The Diocese of Bridgeport or its affiliates can be named as a contingent beneficiary in your will or personal trust if one or more of your specific bequests cannot be fulfilled:

If (insert name) is not living at the time of my demise, I give and devise to The Bridgeport Roman Catholic Diocesan Corporation (Tax ID #06-0737923), located in Bridgeport, CT, the sum of $ _______ (or all or a percentage of the residue of my estate) to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).

If you've already written your will, this codicil can be used to amend your will: Please click here to download

*A codicil is a legal document that changes specific provisions in your will but leaves all the other provisions the same.