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
- Learning from the Earth and Its People in Peru November 16, 2025The Integral Ecology Initiative (IEI) of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth addresses climate, environmental, and social crises by empowering marginalized communities. During a visit to Piura, Peru, the IEI team met local partners working on reforestation, education, social aid, and sustainable livelihoods. The trip deepened partnerships and reinforced IEI’s mission to unite social justice […].famvin
- The Paradox of Holy Contentment • A Reflection with Elizabeth Ann Seton November 15, 2025St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s call to “hope for nothing, desire nothing, expect nothing” reflects a deep spiritual detachment that leads to true contentment—not through resignation, but through total trust in Divine Providence. Far from apathy, this Vincentian disposition is a freeing surrender that allows one to serve, love, and live in peace, regardless of outcomes […].famvin
- Help Turn Fear Into Hope This Winter November 15, 2025Every four minutes, a young person in the United Kingdom faces homelessness..famvin
- Growing Justice: An Integral Approach to Food Sustainability November 15, 2025Nearly one in eight US Americans faces food insecurity. The University of Saint Mary responds through a greenhouse restoration that grew into a food justice initiative inspired by Laudato Si’. Professors Walker and McIntyre lead students in hands-on learning—growing food, studying food equity, and building gardens—to link care for the earth with care for the […].famvin
- Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (Video) November 14, 2025Short video "Mary is the Bridge" celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, coming up on November 27.Famvin Media Resources