The present day has been described as a "new Pentecost" in which, as the Second Vatican Council reminded us, all are called to holiness, called to be church. The Congregation has a special opportunity at the end of the twentieth and beginning of the twenty-first century to live out the mystery of Mary's presence at Pentecost, by joining with so many others to build up the church, the Christian community, wherever we find ourselves. In particular, we have committed ourselves to participate, in solidarity with the poor, "in the transformation of society for a more just world."

Thus, to follow in the footsteps of Mary
in the spirit of Marguerite Bourgeoys,
is to live a Visitation/Pentecost spirituality.