Commonly known as the Pallottines, the Society of the Catholic Apostolate are a Society of Apostolic Life within the Roman Catholic Church. The Order was founded in 1835 by Saint Vincent Pallotti, a Roman priest. Born in Rome, Pallotti had developed a large structure of apostolic activity in Rome, which is what led to his founding a new institution, the Union of Catholic Apostolate. To assist in the work of the Priests and Brothers of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate, the Congregation of Pallottine Missionary Sisters (Missionary Sisters of the Catholic Apostolate, or the Pallottine Sisters) was also founded by Pallotti in 1838, and has become an international congregation of religious women, serving in several countries. Vincent Pallotti died in 1850 without having witnessed the full development of his efforts, but his closest collaborators continued his work and completed the development of the Society. Saint Vincent Pallotti was beatified in 1950, and canonized in 1963 during the Second Vatican Council. The charism of the Society of Catholic Apostolate is to assist people in living their apostolic vocation in life, as Saint Pallotti believed that all Christians were called to revive their faith, to rekindle charity, and to be apostles. In pursuit of its mission, the Pallottines operate parishes, missions, schools, clinics, retreat houses, and the Institute for Catholic Church Statistics in Poland. The Pallottines also founded and direct the Catholic Apostolate Center in Washington, DC, which develops programs to help strengthen the Order's mission. The Irish Pallottine Province is now known as the Mother of Divine Love Province. Other Catholic organizations related to the Pallottines are the Friends of Irish Pallottines and the Pallottine Teenage Federation. The Pallottines are active in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Cameroon, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Rwanda, Switzerland, the United States, and Uraguay.
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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Province
The ABVM Province of Bangalore Pallottines, part of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate, is housed at Assumption House. A profile and history of the Order and its founder are put forth, including the members of the Pallottine family, administrative contacts, photographs and a calendar of events are posted to the site. Membership information and its formation process are posted.
http://www.bangalorepallottines.com/
Irish Pallottine Missionary Center
The Mother of Divine Love Province is the Irish province of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate, also known as the Pallottines. Its missionary center in Wyandotte, Detroit, Michigan offers a profile of the Order, a list of places where they minister, an overview of its programs and projects, access to various periodicals, a photo gallery, video, calendar of events, and information about its Mass League Cards, for perpetual membership for deceased loved ones.
http://www.irishpallottines.org/
The Khrist Jyoti Province is one of three Pallottine entities carrying out the missions of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate, and international community of priests and brothers founded by Saint Vincent Pallotti. The history and story of the Indian mission is put forth, including its provincial council, local communities, and mission secretariat, along with administrative contacts, its apostolic works, and membership data.
http://raipurpallottines.org/
Nigeria Pallottine Community Mbaukwu
The Pallottines have been in Nigeria since 2008, building its own house in 2010. A history of the international Order, a biography of its founder, the origins and an introduction to the Union of the Catholic Apostolate, and the story of its work in Nigeria are put forth, including its training programs, formation process, directions and contacts. Other resources include a gallery of photographs.
http://pallottine.org.ng/
Pallottine Missionary Sisters of the Catholic Apostolate
The organization of religious women claim Saint Vincent Pallotti as their founder, and trace their beginnings from his evangelical fervor. Headquartered in Rome, the origins of the Order is put forth, along with its general administration, Procura Generale, Generalate Express, and Central Assembly. Other resources include a calendar of events, a directory of locations, and other resources.
http://www.pallottine-missionaries-rome.com/
Pallottine Teenage Federation, Monroe, New York
Now part of the Pallottine Family, associated with the Union of the Catholic Apostolate and the Congregation of the Sisters of the Catholic Apostolate, the organization now known as the PTF in Monroe was part of Catholic Youth Organization from the 1960s to 2011, when its sponsorship moved to the Sisters of the Catholic Apostolate. A schedule of retreats, programs, and councils are put forth.
http://www.pallottineteenagefederation.org/
Province of the Immaculate Conception
Situated in Monroe, New York, the Province is part of an international, apostolic congregation under the patronage of Mary, Queen of Apostles, promoting the apostolic vocation of all who are baptized, and members of the larger Union of the Catholic Apostolate, an association of people and communities inspired by the charism of Saint Vincent Pallotti. A description of life in the community is discussed, along with Pallottine formation.
http://www.pallottinesisters.org/
Society of the Catholic Apostolate, Australian Region
The Regina Mundi (Queen of the World) Region of the Pallottine Fathers and Brothers is a significant part of the Union of Catholic Apostolate, inspired by Saint Vincent Pallotti’s vision of everyone being called by God to be disciples of Jesus. The Pallottine Family of organizations is introduced, along with membership information, vocations, and scholarships. Prayers, locations and contacts are included.
http://www.pallottine.org.au/
Society of the Catholic Apostolate, Immaculate Conception Province
As part of the Union of Catholic Apostolate, the Society of the Catholic Apostolate is a group of priests and brothers known as the Pallottines, for its founder, Saint Vincent Pallotti. A history of the Order, a biography of its founder, its charism, and an overview of its programs and ministries are featured, along with its formation process, a vocation interest form, and the location of its facilities in West Hyattsville, Maryland.
http://www.sacapostles.org/
The Pallottine Fathers & Brothers
The Pallottine Fathers and Brothers of the Mother of God Province in Milwaukee, Wisconsin are part of a worldwide religious congregation, founded by Saint Vincent Pallotti, in the hope of rekindling faith and charity in the lives of Catholics. Its history, ministries, and locations are published on its site, along with membership information, a newsletter, contacts, announcements, and links to affiliated groups.
http://www.pallottines.org/
The Pallottines of the Western Canadian Delegature
Representing Western Canada, the Delagature is part of the Union of Catholic Apostolate (Unio Apostolatus Catholici) and the Society of Catholic Apostolate, or the Pallottines, an Order formed by Vincent Pallotti in the 1830s. The story of the founding of the Order, a biography of the founder, and associated organizations are put forth, along with news, announcements, and contacts.
http://www.pallotti.org/
