The worldwide Vincentian Family
January 2016 International Vincentian Family Gathering in Rome
The Sisters of Charity Federation of North America is part of the international Vincentian Family, a collaborative network of more than 2 million people worldwide. FamVin includes religious congregations, lay associations and young adult and youth volunteers who follow the rule and spirituality of Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac. The Vincentian Family particularly engages and serves persons living in poverty.
The Federation collaborates with the Vincentian Family at the international, North American and local levels in governance, spirituality, communications, social justice, board representation, training for systemic change, formation, leadership meetings, Vincentian Family Gatherings and multiple areas of service of marginalized persons.
The Vincentian Family Young Adults catch the charism during their time at Vincentian / Setonian colleges and universities, year-long and summer volunteer programs, Vincentian Marian Youth, and service opportunities. At the 2015 Vincentian Family Gathering, the young adults began to organize themselves more formally under the leadership of Mike Van Dorpe at DePaul University Office of Mission and Values and an evolving Advisory Committee.
The Vincentian Family Leadership of North America meets annually and includes congregational leaders of the Congregation of the Mission, the Sisters of Charity Federation, and the Missionary Cenacle Family. Presidents/ CEOs represent the Society of St. Vincent dePaul of the US and Canada, Ladies of Charity USA, Depaul USA, and Vincentian young adults.
Leadership from the branches of the Vincentian Family around the world meet every two years. National and regional Vincentian Family leadership coordinate communication among the branches, sharing of spirituality and systemic change resources, shared ministries, and advocacy and social justice initiatives.
FamVin News
- On June 28 We Celebrate the Feast of St. Vincenza Gerosa June 27, 2026Saint Vincenza Gerosa (1784–1847), co-founder of the Sisters of Charity of Lovere, embodied deep Vincentian spirituality through humble service, devotion to Christ Crucified, and tireless charity to the poor. She nurtured and structured the congregation after Bartolomea Capitanio’s death, ensuring its growth and fidelity to its original mission..famvin
- The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: June 27, 2026 June 27, 2026Today, June 27, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for communal healing after public violence..famvin
- Contemplation: Choosing Humility or Futility June 27, 2026One of the most pervasive (and pernicious) views of leadership is the idea that the leader is the one who always knows best, who makes every decision, and exercises leadership best by telling others what to do. This belief can lead those entrusted with leadership to make decisions in isolation, and without explanation..famvin
- June 26: Daughters of Charity Martyrs of The French Revolution in Arras and Dax June 26, 2026See a video about the Blessed Daughters of Charity, Martyrs of the French Revolution.Famvin Media Resources
- Newsletter Oyugis Integrated Project Kenya June 26, 2026Step into the inspiring journey of the Oyugis Integrated Project (OIP) as we share stories of transformation and hope within our community..famvin