“The Union is a spiritual family which embraces the most diverse ecclesial vocations, actively dedicated to the Catholic Apostolate.”

The Union of the Catholic Apostolate, a gift of the Holy Spirit, is a public, universal association approved by the Holy See. It is called a UNION because it is a communio, a communion of individuals and communities inspired by the charism of St. Vincent Pallotti. The source, origin and teacher of all who belong to the Union is Jesus Christ, Apostle of the Eternal Father. It is CATHOLIC in the sense of universal: reaching out to all of God’s people, is open to all forms of apostolates, and open to all venues of evangelization.

It is an APOSTOLATE because it follow Jesus, the Apostle of the Eternal Father and it exists to further His mission.

The Union recognizes many forms of vocation, different life-styles and various ways of living out a life of commitment and service. The common spirit, common mission and the life of communion with one another all derive from the charism of St. Vincent Pallotti. The Union recognizes the equal dignity of all who belong to the Union which arises from our common likeness to the Creator and the common priesthood of the People of God.

The spiritual center and headquarters of the Union are at the Church of San Salvador in Onda in Rome where the remains of St. Vincent Pallotti repose. The Rector General of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate, in a direct line of succession from the Founder, is the Ecclesial Assistant who, in cooperation with national leaders, safeguards the Pallottine charism by insuring that members receive adequate formation.