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
- The History and Spirituality of the Missionary Cenacle Apostolate April 8, 2026Missionary Cenacle Apostolate, founded by Father Thomas Augustine Judge in 1909, aims to glorify God through active participation in Jesus's mission by engaging laypeople in their communities and nurturing their faith. Its spirituality emphasizes the importance of the Eucharist and the Word of God..famvin
- The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: April 8, 2026 April 8, 2026Today, April 8, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for cities to be inclusive, safe, and compassionate..famvin
- Not to Close the Doors, But to Open Them April 7, 2026The risen Christ is the one who lights up our darkness. Not to close the doors, but to open them is what he wants us to do. It matters to Jesus’ disciples to close or not to close the doors with locks, but not to Jesus. For he comes in just the same. So, nothing […]Ross Reyes Dizon
- Places of Louise de Marillac 1 – Poissy April 7, 2026During her childhood, Louise was cared for and received an excellent education at the royal monastery/convent of Poissy near Paris.Famvin Media Resources
- The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: April 7, 2026 April 7, 2026Today, April 7, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for healthy relationships and the healing of emotional wounds..famvin
