St. Vincent Pallotti (1795 – 1850)
- Founder of the Union of the Catholic Apostolate and Sisters of the Catholic Apostolate (Pallottines)
- Canonized on January 20, 1963
- Promoted the role of the laity in the mission of the Church
- Called the Forerunner of Catholic Action
- Referred to as Patron of the Second Vatican Council
- Envisioned the Church as the People of God
- Championed the role of the laity in the apostolate
Pope John XXIII canonized him and later declared St. Vincent Pallotti the Principal Patron of the Pontifical Missionary Union of the Clergy. |
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