lenten sunday reflections

       New Members of the Union in CamerooN

On 22 January 2021, the Feast of our Holy Founder, St. Vincent Pallotti, 17 lay members in Cameroon made their Act of Commitment in the Union. We Congratulate all these new members and implore God's blessing upon them and their families. We thank Fr. Florent Eloundou, the President of the NCC in Cameroon and Fr. Hervé Pascal Okolong, the Formation Promotor for accompanying these members and promoting the Charism of our Holy Founder.

FEAST OF ST. VINCENT PALLOTTI 

Solemnity of St. Vincent Pallotti - 2021
The members of the Pallottine Family gathered in SS. Salvatore in Onda church, Rome, to celebrate the Triduum in honour of St. Vincent Pallotti and in preparation for the Feast. Each day of the Triduum was dedicated to reflect on a particular theme close to the heart of our Holy Founder, St. Vincent and our Holy Father, Pope Francis. (Read More...)​

Relazione Ottavario 2021

​“Custoditevi gli uni gli altri”: questo il tema dell’Ottavario dell’Epifania celebrato anche quest’anno dalla comunità Pallottina ripostese. Invito più che mai valido in quest’ultimo anno che ci ha riservato l’amara sorpresa di riscoprirci più fragili e bisognosi di affetto, tenerezza, abbracci e volti amati. (Leggi piu...)

ONLINE GCC MEETING

On 05 December 2020, the General Coordination Council of the Union along with the General Secretary and the General Bursar had an online meeting to discuss about the rescheduling of the General Assembly of the Union and other aspects related to it, as instructed by the Congregation for Laity, Family and Life. The GCC members have unanimously decided to postpone the General Assembly and scheduled it from 23 - 29 January 2022. The present GCC members along with its commissions will continue their mandate till the next General Assembly. A special word of thanks to Fr. Rory Hanly for assisting us with the translations. We thank all the GCC members for availing themselves and making valuable suggestions during the meeting.
 Adoration and Eucharistic celebration in Advent
On 02 December 2020 a prayer evening was organized in SS Salvatore in Onda church, Rome. The members of the Pallottine Family in Rome gathered together for the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at 17:30 and to pray for the members of our Pallottine Family who are affected and those who have lost their lives due to coronavirus pandemic. The Eucharistic celebration, which followed, was presided over by Very Rev. Fr. Jacob Nampudakam SAC, the Rector General of the Society and the Ecclesiastical Assistant of the Union. He also preached the homily. At the beginning of the Mass Ms. Donatella, the President of the Union, extended a warm welcome to those who were present and those who participated in the Mass virtually. Many members of the UAC from all over the world took part in this evening hours of prayer. Let us remain united, praying fervently and seeking God’s intervention in these moments of difficulty posed by the pandemic covid -19.  ​
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UAC - Forming Apostles for the Church and the World
An International Online Conference was held on 21 November 2020 on the theme: UAC - Forming Apostles for the Church and the World. The Conference began with a short welcome note by Rev. Fr. Jacob Nampudakam, the Rector General of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate and the Ecclesiastical Assistant of the Union of Catholic Apostolate. The Resource Person, Rev. Fr. Frank Donio, the Director of the Catholic Apostolate Centre, USA, in his presentation highlighted the primary importance of making our charism attractive by witness of our lives and drawing people to follow the ideals of St. Vincent always in service of the Church and its mission. He spoke about the seven keys to Christ-centered collaboration: Christ, Cenacle, Communion, Cooperation, Communication, Compassion and Co-responsibility.  He also presented very briefly the initiatives and the endeavours undertaken by the team at the Catholic Apostolate Centre. After the presentation there was some time for questions and observations. About 85 members of the Union: priests, sisters and lay people, from all the continents participated in the Conference. It was a pleasant and very enriching occasion for the whole Pallottine Family, specially to be together though through virtual means. Ms. Donatella Acerbi, the President of the Union along with many other participants thanked Fr. Frank for his well-prepared presentation.     

 a prayer and reflection moment in a time of lockdown
​prepared by ​UAC youth  in Mercedes, Argentina.

The XVII Anniversary of the approval of the Statutes                    of the Union of Catholic Apostolate

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The XVII Anniversary of the approval of the Statutes of the Union of Catholic Apostolate by the Holy See was celebrated in the church of SS. Salvatore in Onda on 31 October 2020 in Rome. The celebration of the Union’s feast which happened to be also the Solemnity of all Saints, was held with a very limited participation considering the measures put in place because of the pandemic, all the same, it was streamed online to facilitate distance partaking. The prayer evening began with the Eucharistic Adoration at 17:00 animated by the Pallottine Sisters. A short video of an Interview with Sr. Beniamina, the Superior of “Piccoli Gabbiani” a house for the minors at Riposto in Italy, was presented after the Adoration, with a brief introduction given by Mrs. Anna Ciavotta, the President of NCC, Italy.
The Holy Mass was celebrated at 18:00, presided over by Rev. Fr. Jacob Nampudakam, the Rector General of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate and the Ecclesiastical Assistant of the Union of Catholic Apostolate. Fr. Roque Gonsalves, the General Secretary of the Union, extended a warm welcome to all the participants who were present for the mass and also to those who were following the Mass online. Rev. Fr. Jacob, reflecting on the theme of the day “All are called to be Saints,” emphasised the importance of following the path of holiness, which is a call common to all. 
After the homily all the members of the Union renewed their Act of Commitment. The UAC Secretariat members led the prayers of faithful and UAC choir animated the mass, guided by Mr. Corrado Montaldo. The generous contribution made by those present will be sent in support of “Piccoli Gabbiani” in Italy. Ms. Donatella Acerbi, the President of the Union of Catholic Apostolate gave the vote of thanks and appreciated the presence of the members of diverse components of the Union.
The Catholic Apostolate Center celebrated its ninth anniversary on 17 October. It was on that date in 2011 that the Provincial Council of the Immaculate Conception Province approved the proposal for the Center and appointed Frank Donio, S.A.C. as its first director.  (Read more...)

 Ordination to Diaconate of 16 Brothers

On 17 October 2020,  Prabodhana, India, the Pallottine centre for theological and religious formation witnessed the Diaconate Ordination of 16 Brothers. The Bishop of Mysore, Most Rev. K. A. William ordained the candidates in the presence of the Major Superiors, other Priests, Religious,  well-wishers, friends and relatives of the candidates. It was a meaningful celebration with the Bishop meticulously guiding the candidates of their purposeful life as Deacons for the Church. We Congratulate the newly ordained Deacons and wish them God’s blessings. 
MESSAGE FOR THE
PALLOTTINE MISSION SUNDAY
4 OCTOBER 202

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Thank you for the opportunity to present on the UAC to such an international audience of the Pallottine Family. It was truly a blessing.
Audio Podcast
https://catholicapostolatecenterpodcast.com/resources/uac-formingapostles

GCC MEETING - 2020

FINAL MESSAGE:
Annual Meeting of the General Coordination Council of the Union

Virtual View of SS. Salvatore in Onda
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Visit the church of SS. Salvatore in Onda, where St. Vincent Pallotti and Bl. Elisabetta Sanna are interred.

Virtual View of the Museum and Room of St. Vincent Pallotti

​Visit the actual room of St. Vincent Pallotti in Rome, which is now a museum for the Saint.
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WEB LINKS for THREE FOUNDING COMMUNITIES

SOCIETY OF CATHOLIC APOSTOLATE 

www.sac.info

SISTERS OF CATHOLIC APOSTOLATE 

www.suoreapostolatocattolico.com

MISSIONARY SISTERS OF CATHOLIC APOSOTLATE

www.pallottine-missionaries-rome.com

PALLOTTINES AROUND THE WORLD