Founded by Saint Vincent Pallotti, at Rome in 1835; definitely approved, 1904. It grew out of the Apostolic labors of its founder who ministered unceasingly to the sick, the poor, and those in prison. It is governed by a rector-general and procurator residing at Rome.
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