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
- One More Hand Means One Less Victim February 27, 2026The Daughters of Charity in Colombia fight human trafficking through the Defenders of Lives Network. Since 2009, they have promoted training in schools and communities to prevent, detect, and respond, supporting minors and families. Inspired by the Vincentian charism, they foster a culture of care and collective commitment..famvin
- The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: February 27, 2026 February 27, 2026On February 27, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for all struggling with loneliness and despair..famvin
- See Well – Gift a Vision February 26, 2026Nazareth Academy, Gaya, India, hosted a collection camp focused on improving access to vision care.Anita Tigga, SCN
- Sister Euphemia Blenkinsop, DC (1816–1887): A Vincentian Leader in the American Postwar Era February 26, 2026Sister Euphemia Blenkinsop, born in Dublin in 1816, immigrated to the United States and became a key leader of the Daughters of Charity, serving as visitatrix from 1866 until her death in 1887. Her visionary leadership during the post-Civil War era strengthened the community’s spiritual life and expanded its educational, healthcare, and charitable missions across […].famvin
- The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: February 26, 2026 February 26, 2026On February 26, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for those experiencing housing insecurity..famvin