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 Social Justice Representatives of North America meet on conference calls to discuss social issues of concern. Participants represent Ladies of Charity, Society of St. Vincent de Paul of the USA and Canada, Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian young adults and lay missionaries, and the Sisters of Charity Federation.
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
- House-lessness vs Home-lessness? November 20, 2024I knew I needed to explore the distinction between houselessness and homelessness.John Freund, CM
- Contemplation: When Will That Day Come? November 20, 2024Human formation is not a passive process but an active and ongoing journey that encompasses our human, spiritual, intellectual, and ministerial dimensions. Through prayer, service, and community, we seek to fulfill God’s purpose and strive for perfection in unity with Him.Tim Williams
- Accuse Those Who Are Not of the Truth November 19, 2024Jesus witnesses to the truth that sets us free. Those who are of the truth are forgiven of every sin they can accuse themselves of. The Jews, who consider Jesus an enemy, bring him to the praetorium. But they do not go in, so that they may stay clean to eat the Passover meal. Since […]Ross Reyes Dizon
- History and Spirituality of the Oblates of St. Vincent de Paul November 19, 2024The Oblates of Saint Vincent de Paul are a clerical religious institute of diocesan right, rooted in Vincentian spirituality. Their primary vocation is to bring practical and spiritual help to the poor, especially young people in difficulty..famvin
- Taking Care of Elderly People and Indigenous Families in Taiwan November 18, 2024Founded in 2003 to support vulnerable women in the city of Taitung, AIC Taiwan has since spread its activities in the south-east of the country, to Donghe and Haiduan Townships and the Changbin Area.Melba Vera Cruz
