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
- Remembering Venerable Felix De Andreis, C.M. July 26, 2024The Association of the Miraculous Medal of Perryville, Missouri published an article entitled "Remembering Venerable Felix De Andreis, C.M., First Superior of the Congregation of the Mission in the United States" in their Spring Bulletin 2024.Famvin Media Resources
- The Heart of a Vincentian 03 #famvin2024 July 26, 2024“The Heart of a Vincentian - Coming Soon November 2024” by Marieke van de Ven, Vincent de Paul Center Netherlands.famvin
- Future, Past, and Present: A Science Fiction Parable July 26, 2024We see so little of God’s creation! Yet we still think of our world as the center of creation, our culture as the model for all cultures.John Freund, CM
- The Heart of a Leader – Br. Lawrence Obiko, CMM #Famvin2024 July 26, 2024Brother Lawrence Obiko, Superior General of the Brothers of Our Lady, Mother of Mercy (CMM), tells us about the history of his Congregation and outlines some of the challenges facing the Vincentian Family..famvin
- Pope Francis Appoints Monsignor Bokalic Iglic CM as Primate of Argentina July 25, 2024The Holy See has announced the elevation of the Diocese of Santiago del Estero in Argentina to the rank of archdiocese, along with the appointment of its first archbishop, Monsignor Vicente Bokalic Iglic, C.M. This appointment includes the title of Primate of Argentina.Vincentian Family Office
