lenten sunday reflectionsNew Members of the Union in CamerooNOn 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 PALLOTTISolemnity 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
ONLINE GCC MEETINGOn 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.
![]() 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
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Translate this page: Thank you for the opportunity to present on the UAC to such an international audience of the Pallottine Family. It was truly a blessing.
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Virtual View of SS. Salvatore in Onda
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Virtual View of the Museum and Room of St. Vincent PallottiVisit the actual room of St. Vincent Pallotti in Rome, which is now a museum for the Saint.
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