The charism of the Society of Catholic Apostolate, commonly known as the Pallottines, is to “revive faith and rekindle charity” in the hearts of the faithful and to involve all Catholics in the mission of the Church. Inspired by Saint Vincent Pallotti, members — priests and brothers — live in community and apostolic service, emphasizing collaboration among clergy, religious, laity, and the wider Church to make Christ’s love visible everywhere. Their spirituality stresses missionary zeal, unity, and the active participation of all baptized Christians in the apostolate to bring about spiritual renewal and practical works of mercy throughout the world.

The Society of the Catholic Apostolate was founded in 1835 in Rome, Italy, by Saint Vincent Pallotti, a priest who sought to promote a universal apostolate engaging the entire Church in renewing faith and love. The Society was established as a Society of Apostolic Life of Pontifical Right and quickly expanded internationally. Today the Pallottines are present in about 45 countries on six continents, serving through parishes, schools, missions, clinics, retreat centers, and social outreach ministries. In Africa, they are active in countries including Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, and Zambia, where they carry out evangelization, pastoral care, education, and charitable works in local Catholic communities.

Pallottines – International Vocation Contact (Rome / Generalate) Email: vocation@sacapostles.org (general vocation inquiries, can connect you with regional directors including in Africa) Pallottines – East/Central Africa Regional Contact (Rwanda / Kenya area) Email: pvocationsac4sf@yahoo.fr (regional vocations office for the Province active in Rwanda, DRC, and surrounding regions)