College of Consultors

Parishes are invited to submit proposals to the College of Consultors for any new projects: construction, renovation, restorations, major acquisitions, property sales, major fundraising campaigns, changes to sacred art or to worship spaces. Approval must be obtained from the Archbishop before carrying out these projects, once presented to the College of Consultors. Meeting: Dec. 15, 2020. Parishes must submit their project proposals to the diocese to centre@archottawa.ca no later than Tues., Dec. 8. Submissions received past the deadline will not be considered. Proposals to the College should include a completed form found in the College of Consultors 2018 Policy, as well as the following: the nature and cost of the project, including three quotes with price estimates; how the project is to be financed (parish reserve, fundraising or loan). Please note: requests to the Loan Fund for Parishes are up to a maximum of 50% of the project cost. If architectural or engineering plans/designs form part of your submission, these should be provided in PDF format. For additional information, please refer to the College of Consultors Policy on the Archdiocese Website, or contact centre@archottawa.ca; 613-738-5025, ext. 244.