If thou have much, give abundantly; if thou have little, take care even so to bestow willingly a little. But do not hesitate to give alms; for thus thou storest up to thyself a good reward for the day of necessity. For alms deliver from all sin, and from death, and will not suffer the soul to go into darkness.
Online Donations through Give Now
Donate online through GiveNow below to support the work of the Catholic Diocese of the Australian Defence Force to train clergy within the diocese and achieve its objectives of providing for the care, comfort, benefit and welfare of members of the Australian Defence Force.
All donations over $2 are tax deductible.
We Catholic service men and women have always been well served by our padres. You can show your faith in them by supporting this appeal and so 'help keep the Faith in the Forces'- General Peter Cosgrove AC MC
Alternate method of Donation
Donations to support the work of the Catholic Diocese of the ADF can also be made via EFT to:
The Armed Services Catholic Diocese Revenue Fund
BSB: 062-786
ACC: 00018662
Bank: CDF (Catholic Development Fund) Canberra
Please send an email to accounts@cmoa.org.au to notify the Chancery of your donation by EFT in order to obtain a tax deductible receipt.
Unlike other Australian Catholic dioceses, the work of the Catholic Diocese of the Australian Military Services is funded in the main by a levy on chaplains, while some bequests are held in trust and the income applied to its work.
Given the reduced number of chaplains and the need to train clergy within the Diocese as well as fund lay formation and other programs, greater reliance must now be placed on donations and bequests.
Leaving a Donation or Bequest
Your donation or bequest to the Armed Services Catholic Diocese Revenue Fund will enable the Fund to achieve its objectives of providing for the care, comfort, benefit and welfare for members of the Australian Defence Force (including allied forces serving with Australian members).
These objectives will be delivered principally through spiritual and general counseling services. In this context, your donation will ensure that the Catholic Military Diocese of Australia has the necessary resources and capacity to deliver these services through:
- Training of Priests and Deacons for the Diocese.
- Training of Catholic Representatives (officially recognised lay leaders) for deployable units of the ADF.
- Support for women’s programs and the work of the Episcopal Deputy for Women.
- Vocations outreach and publications.
- Diocesan programs, retreats and assemblies.
- Lay formation and spirituality courses.
- Ensuring necessary organisational support for priests, deacons and lay staff working in the field delivering services to ADF members.
Making a gift to the Catholic Military Ordinariate is a meaningful way to fund the education of future priests and deacons and to support our clergy in providing spiritual guidance to our service men and women and their families. It also enables you to make a significant gift that you may not find possible during your lifetime.
You could:
- leave a specific cash amount or property;
- leave a percentage of your estate; or
- leave all or a portion of what remains of your estate after other bequests are distributed.
To make a bequest, you should consult your solicitor or trustee company. It may be sufficient to make an addition or amendment to an existing will by adding a codicil directed to the following:
Armed Services Catholic Diocese Revenue Fund
PO Box 63, CAMPBELL ACT 2612
BSB: 062-786
ACC: 00018662
Bank: CDF Canberra
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We are motivated to serve the Lord, our Nation and the Australian Defence Force
to the best of our ability through the services we provide.
Our experienced lead chaplains in our Australian Defence Force services.
To walk with others in life's journey, sharing the ups and downs,
the hardships and privileges of uniformed people and Defence families is our call.