Vincent Pallotti

Vincent Pallotti, SAC (21 April 1795 – 22 January 1850) was an Italian Catholic cleric and the founder of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate, later known as the Pious Society of Missions (the Pallottines). The original name was restored in 1947. He is buried in the Church of San Salvatore in Onda. He is considered the forerunner of Catholic Action. His feast day is 22 January.

Patron saint of Pallottines