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
- Three Pauses for Peace: A Vincentian Invitation on the Feast of St. Joseph March 12, 2026On March 19, the Feast of St. Joseph, the Vincentian Family around the world is invited to participate in a simple yet deeply meaningful initiative: a united day of prayer for global peace.Vincentian Family Office
- A Vincentian View: The Homily March 11, 2026Meeting this year with the priests of Rome, Pope Leo spoke about the use of Artificial Intelligence—the ubiquitous AI—in the preparation of homilies.Pat Griffin, CM
- The Little Brothers of the Congregation of St. John the Baptist: Mission, History and Spirituality in the Chinese Context March 11, 2026The Little Brothers of the Congregation of St. John the Baptist, founded by Father Vincent Lebbe CM in 1928, were born with the aim of serving the poor and promoting an autonomous Chinese Church..famvin
- The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: March 11, 2026 March 11, 2026On March 11, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for young leaders working for peace and justice..famvin
- Blind Folks in Many and Different Ways March 10, 2026Jesus is the light of the world. He does the works of the one who sent him. And to open the eyes of blind folks is part of these works. As he walks along, Jesus sees a man blind from birth. The disciples see him also. Yet Jesus sees in a positive way while the disciples see in a negative […]Ross Reyes Dizon
