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
- Beyond the Trophy: Sport as a School of Vincentian Fraternity July 21, 2026Spain’s World Cup victory invites us to celebrate not only a remarkable sporting achievement, but also the values that made it possible. Respect, discipline, resilience, and teamwork resonate deeply with Vincentian spirituality. Sport can also become a practical ministry of encounter, inclusion, and fraternity, as initiatives developed by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul […]Javier F. Chento
- A Spiritual Lift: The Vincentian Mission of Encounter, Service, and Advocacy July 20, 2026One simple conversation can reveal the deep and lasting impact of the Vincentian mission..famvin
- The Face of Christ in the Poor • A Reflection with Giacomo Cusmano July 20, 2026Cusmano invites us to see the face of Jesus in every neighbor, without exception, and to love them with deep charity. Recognizing Christ in the poor transforms the relationship: it is not enough to help, we must love with tenderness and closeness. With the eyes of faith, we discover in each person a living sacrament […].famvin
- The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: July 20, 2026 July 20, 2026Today, July 20, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for students unable to afford university or trade school..famvin
- A Vincentian Minute: A Vincentian Living a Liturgical Life 06 July 20, 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 sent to preach Good News to the poor. What does that mean in your life?Famvin Media Resources