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
- Sister Gabriella Borgarino, DC: A Humble Mystic of Divine Providence and the Heart of Jesus March 19, 2026Sister Gabriella Borgarino, DC, was an Italian Daughter of Charity whose life was marked by profound humility, simplicity, and mystical union with the Heart of Jesus..famvin
- The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: March 19, 2026 March 19, 2026On March 19, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for peace..famvin
- The Grounding Word March 18, 2026Commenting on a person’s prayer, Vincent voices his firm belief in God’s Word sustaining our service.Tom McKenna, CM
- Issue #9 of FamVin News is Here! March 18, 2026The Vincentian Family Communications Commission has released the ninth issue of the bulletin "FamVin News”. Click to see It! ☝️Famvin Media Resources
- The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: March 18, 2026 March 18, 2026On March 18, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for better mental health services in underserved areas..famvin
