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
- Vincent de Paul and Peter Joseph Triest: Two Icons of Charity (Part 5) June 6, 2026Vincent and Triest inspired others to serve the poor through organized charity and founded communities to sustain their mission. By empowering collaborators and forming congregations, they ensured lasting impact, uniting action and spirituality so their works of charity would continue and grow beyond them..famvin
- Shine On, Little Lights!: A New Children’s Album Rooted in Faith, Joy, and Vincentian Love June 6, 2026A joyful children’s set of songs rooted in faith, service, and Vincentian love, inviting young hearts to shine through kindness, mercy, peace, prayer, inclusion, and small acts that help build a better world..famvin
- The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: June 6, 2026 June 6, 2026Today, June 6, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for the development of compassionate economic policies..famvin
- St. Louise de Marillac’s Journey to Montmirail (video) June 5, 2026In this video produced by Mission and Ministry DePaul University, Sister Kara Davis, D.C. tells us about St. Louise’s journey to Montmirail and how we are invited to go and do likewise in our own way, today.Famvin Media Resources
- A Shared Dream for Justice: Missoula Interfaith Collaborative June 5, 2026Missoula Interfaith Collaborative grew from Casey Dunning’s dream of faith communities working together for justice. Since 2013, MIC has united congregations to support formerly incarcerated people, unhoused families, job seekers, and community programs rooted in compassion and shared service..famvin