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 Two Pillars of Love: God and Neighbor • A Reflection with Augustine John Ukken August 31, 2026Augustine John Ukken reminds us that holiness is simple: love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself. These two precepts are the pillars of our spiritual life, the beginning and end of everything, and the path to heaven begun here on earth..famvin
- The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: August 31, 2026 August 31, 2026Today, August 31, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for hope among young adults facing economic uncertainty..famvin
- A Vincentian Minute: A Vincentian Living a Liturgical Life 12 August 31, 2026In this series, Fr. Rooney extends the Sunday experience by looking at how we practically live a liturgically informed life. This week: As Vincentians we are evangelists and servants.Famvin Media Resources
- The Best Gift Can’t Be Bought: Give an Older Person One Hour of Your Time August 30, 2026The Virgen del Pilar Social Center in Zaragoza, Spain, invites people everywhere to take part in the #60MinuteChallenge—an initiative that transforms shared time into presence, listening, and companionship..famvin
- Who Is Experiencing Homelessness in Ukraine? August 30, 2026There is no single “typical” homeless person in wartime Ukraine. The people identified in the study include displaced families, older adults, people with disabilities, veterans, former prisoners, workers who lost their livelihoods, and women whose housing insecurity may remain largely hidden..famvin