The Statues of the Union of the Catholic Apostolate note that “In communion with Mary, Queen of Apostles, the members of the Union commit themselves to prepare the way of Christ in human hearts. They unite with her in prayer, like the apostles in the Cenacle, to ask for the strength of the Holy Spirit (cf. Acts 1:13 -14) who continually enables them to receive and pass on that love which renews all things (cf. Ps 104:30).” The notion of Cenacle is important to our spirituality and our apostolic activity. We are called upon to be “cenacles open to the signs of the times, seeking to discern the apostolic priorities for our local area.”

While members join the Union as individuals, they are encouraged to work together and to support each other in groups. St. Vincent notes that experience shows what we can do alone is generally not what we could accomplish united in a common cause. In many places, as here in the United States, these groups are called Cenacles which meet regularly, pray together, deepen their understanding of St. Vincent and his foundation together and, plan their apostolic activity together.