Born in Rome in 1795, the son of a prosperous grocer, Vincent developed a special devotion to the Blessed Virgin and an intense devotion for the poor. He attempted to revive artisan guilds by establishing schools for the young workers and farm boys. The Romans referred to him as the second Phillip Neri. In 1835, he founded the Pallottine priests and brothers, and later, the sisters (the Society of the Catholic Apostolate). Pius called him a forerunner of Catholic Action. He was beautified and canonized in January 20, 1963, by Pope John XXIII. He was declared a Patron Saint of Catholic Action by Pope Paul VI. The Pallottine Order grew through his teachings and philosophy. The priests and brothers have carried his apostolate to Bishop Eustace Prep in the South Jersey area.

St. Vincent Pallotti believed that the love of Jesus should be our guiding force in all things we do as shown in his words, "Caritas Christi Urgeant Nos" (The love of Christ urges us on).