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
- Places of Louise de Marillac 13 – Hôtel-Dieu Hospital, Paris June 30, 2026Louise was responsible for managing the work of the Confraternity of Ladies of Charity and the Daughters of Charity at the aging and enormous Hôtel-Dieu hospital.Famvin Media Resources
- The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: June 30, 2026 June 30, 2026Today, June 30, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for safe spaces where the poor can speak freely..famvin
- The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Italy Joins ForumSaD: A New Partnership for Distance Support June 30, 2026This important step, promoted by the Federation’s Sector for Solidarity and Twinning Around the World, opens a new chapter of collaboration, transparency, and shared commitment in the field of international solidarity..famvin
- Bringing the Gospel Where the Walls Are Highest June 29, 2026There are places society prefers not to see. Prisons are often built far from our neighborhoods, behind high walls, at a distance from daily life. Yet for the Vincentian Family, no wall can erase the dignity of a person, and no distance can excuse indifference..famvin
- Charity: The Chain that Binds Us to God • A Reflection with Augustine John Ukken June 29, 2026For Augustine John Ukken, charity is the chain linking humanity to God. True love is not for gain or prestige but embraces friends, enemies, and especially the poor, the sick, and the ignored. In such love, we reflect God’s heart and live the fullness of Christian life..famvin