The life and legacy of Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys continue to inspire Quebec\u2019s Catholic community, notably the parishioners of Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys on Montreal\u2019s Nuns\u2019 Island. For Fr. Emanuel Zetino, she embodies missionary courage and a deep devotion to God and neighbour.<\/p>\n\n
\u201cFor me,\u201d he explains, \u201cSaint Marguerite Bourgeoys is a true source of inspiration. She always sought to go out toward others, to do God\u2019s will in a missionary spirit. From a young age, she desired to bring the Gospel wherever there was need, with a profound commitment to a life of service to others.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n
Patience, Community, and Devotion<\/b><\/p>\n\n
Three qualities from her life stand out today: her patience, her commitment to community, and her devotion to Mary.<\/p>\n\n
Education and Mentorship: A Living Legacy<\/b>
\nFr. Zetino points to St. Marguerite\u2019s commitment to accompaniment in education. She did more than teach\u2014she took genuine care of young people and newcomers, including the Filles du Roi<\/i> and early settlers.<\/p>\n\n
That same spirit lives on today in initiatives such as Effet\u00e1<\/b>, a formation program for young adults aged 18 to 25 that focuses on giving time to others and fostering mutual support. The parish of Ste-Marguerite-Bourgeoys continues this mission through a catechetical program serving 90 children, as well as youth retreats and other initiatives that engage the next generation.<\/p>\n\n
A Vibrant and Engaged Parish<\/b>
\nThe parish continues to reflect St. Marguerite Bourgeoys\u2019 missionary zeal. From pilgrimages to the Bon Secours Chapel to community events, it remains a place where God\u2019s presence is felt in every encounter.<\/p>\n\n
Fr. Zetino also notes how the parish adapts to modern realities: blessings for animals on St. Francis\u2019 feast day, the annual distribution of school supplies, and interactive Advent calendars on social media\u2014all initiatives that integrate tradition with an active presence in the everyday lives of parishioners.<\/p>\n\n
A Message of Hope<\/b>
\nIn closing, Fr. Zetino invites all to place their trust in the Lord, following the example of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys. Despite trials and challenges, she always pressed on, with unwavering trust in the Lord.<\/p>\n\n
\u201cOur plans do not always unfold as we expect,\u201d he recalls, \u201cbut they belong to God. We are merely His instruments.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n
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Interview conducted by<\/strong> Maribel Mayorga In collaboration with<\/strong> Fr. Emanuel Zetino The life and legacy of Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys continue to inspire Quebec\u2019s Catholic community, notably the parishioners of Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys on Montreal\u2019s Nuns\u2019 Island. For Fr.…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11619,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11620","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nouvelle"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/diocesemontreal.wp.vortexdev.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11620","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/diocesemontreal.wp.vortexdev.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/diocesemontreal.wp.vortexdev.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diocesemontreal.wp.vortexdev.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diocesemontreal.wp.vortexdev.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11620"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/diocesemontreal.wp.vortexdev.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11620\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diocesemontreal.wp.vortexdev.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11619"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/diocesemontreal.wp.vortexdev.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11620"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diocesemontreal.wp.vortexdev.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11620"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diocesemontreal.wp.vortexdev.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11620"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nPress Officer, Archbishop\u2019s Office<\/em>
\nDirector, Communications and Media Relations<\/em>
\nArchdiocese of Montreal<\/em><\/p>\n\n
\nPastor, Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys Parish<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"