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
- The Rosalie Projects: The Riverbanks April 30, 2026“The Riverbanks” project aimed to equip the San Lorenzo high school and boarding facility with computer equipment, providing the 45 students living there with equal opportunities to continue and successfully complete their higher education..famvin
- Armand David, CM: Missionary of Science and Spirit – Part IV and Last April 30, 2026In his final years, Fr. David continued to serve the Church and science from Paris, maintaining a life of prayer, simplicity, and intellectual rigor until his death in 1900. His legacy as a prophetic bridge between faith and science continues to inspire ecological spirituality, Vincentian mission, and integrative approaches to evangelization and the natural world..famvin
- The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: April 30, 2026 April 30, 2026Today, April 30, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for those rebuilding after economic collapse..famvin
- Famvin – Continental Gatherings: Our Pilgrimage Together! April 30, 2026This gathering in Lima is the first of several continental encounters that will mark our path in the coming months: in June, in Nairobi for the first gathering of the Vincentian Family in Africa and Madagascar; in October, in Indonesia for the first gathering of FAMVIN in the Asia-Pacific region; and finally, in April 2027, […]Vincentian Family Office
- The Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38) April 29, 2026A painting by Henry Ossawa Tanner images the mood of this gospel scene from Luke.Tom McKenna, CM