 The seal of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate | |
| Abbreviation | S.A.C. |
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| Nickname | Pallottines |
| Formation | 4 April 1845 |
| Founder | Saint Fr. Vincenzo Pallotti, S.A.C. |
| Type | Society of Apostolic Life of Pontifical Right (for Men) |
| Headquarters | Piazza San Vincenzo Pallotti 204, 00186 Roma, Italy |
Membership (2020) | 2,328 members (includes 1,747 priests) |
Rector General | Fr. Zenon Hanas,SAC |
Motto | Latin: Caritas Christi urget nos English: The love of Christ impels us |
Parent organization | Catholic Church |
| Website | www |
The Pallottines, officially named the Society of the Catholic Apostolate (Latin: Societas Apostolatus Catholici), abbreviated SAC, is a Society of Apostolic Life of Pontifical Right for men in the Roman Catholic Church, founded in 1835 by the Roman Catholic priest Saint Vincent Pallotti. Pallottines are part of the Union of Catholic Apostolate and are present in 45 countries on six continents. The Pallottines administer one of the largest churches in the world, the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro in Côte d'Ivoire.