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
- A Vincentian View: Prayer is a Hunger May 20, 2026Sometimes the title of a book just sticks in your head—even if you do not remember the exact contents of the book. For me, one of those texts was called “Prayer is a Hunger.”Pat Griffin, CM
- The Legacy and Mission of the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy May 20, 2026Founded in 1829 by Bishop John England in Charleston, South Carolina, the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy (OLM) have dedicated nearly two centuries to serving those in need through education, healthcare, and community outreach. Guided by the virtues of humility, simplicity, and compassion, the congregation has significantly impacted the region's social and […].famvin
- The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: May 20, 2026 May 20, 2026Today, May 20, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for aid workers risking their lives to serve others..famvin
- Leave What Is of the World to Seek What Is of the Spirit May 19, 2026Jesus is anointed with the Holy Spirit and sent by the Father. In turn, he sends his disciples. He asks them to leave what is of the world and seek what is of the Spirit. There is the belief that Pentecost reverses what happened in Babel. Yet this is not wholly true, and hence, we should leave […]Ross Reyes Dizon
- Places of Louise de Marillac 7 – Rue des Fossés‐Saint‐Victor, Paris May 19, 2026St. Vincent put a few girls into St. Louise’s care, to be housed with her and to live a community life. She was living at that time near St. Nicholas-du-Chardonnet, and she began this little community (the Daughters of Charity) on 29th November, 1633.Famvin Media Resources