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Praying for Our Common Home: A Global Vincentian Family Vigil for a Future Beyond Fossil Fuels
The Vincentian Family invites people worldwide to join a global Zoom vigil on April 24 as the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels begins in Santa Marta, Colombia. This prayer gathering supports global leaders working toward a just ecological transit…
Today’s intention
Today, April 19, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for victims of cyberbullying and online harassment.
News:
Housing in the Slum: a New Beginning for a Brave Single Mother in Costa Rica
The story below is an example of how housing and support for livelihood can be life-changing for a woman and her children.
Formation:
The Daughters of Charity: To Become Artisans of Peace and Hope More Fully (video)
With gratitude for the gift of their vocation, the Daughters of Charity prepare their hearts to say “Yes,” along with all of us as Vincentians.
Reflections:
Lazarus, Come Out!
An image that can give rise to some fright is that of a tomb. Showing up in Halloween settings and in horror movies, it suggests things like darkness and entrapment.
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Vincentian Saints and Blessed
On February 27 We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Francinaina Cirer i Carbonell
Sister Francinaina Cirer Carbonell was born in Sencelles, Mallorca, in 1781. From a young age she devoted her life to serving those in need, founding the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of Mallorca (Spain). Her life was characterized by her…
On February 12 We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Ján Havlík
Ján Havlík was a Slovak seminarian who, despite communist persecution in Czechoslovakia, remained steadfast in his faith and endured imprisonment, torture, and forced labor in uranium mines. His martyrdom was recognized by the Church, and in 2024, he was beatified as …
On February 7 We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Rosalie Rendu
Blessed Sister Rosalie Rendu, Daughter of Charity, was a key figure in organizing charitable efforts during the tumultuous first half of the 19th century in France. Renowned for her tireless work among the poor in the working-class neighborhoods of Paris, her mission we…
Branches of the Vincentian Family
Blessed Trinity Missionary Institute: History, Charism, and Present-Day Activities
The Missionary Institute of the Most Holy Trinity is an international community dedicated to preserving the faith and evangelizing, especially among those most in need, formed by consecrated lay people living in the secular world. Its mission combines spirituality, serv…
The History and Spirituality of the Missionary Cenacle Apostolate
Missionary Cenacle Apostolate, founded by Father Thomas Augustine Judge in 1909, aims to glorify God through active participation in Jesus’s mission by engaging laypeople in their communities and nurturing their faith. Its spirituality emphasizes the importance of the E…
The Little Brothers of the Congregation of St. John the Baptist: Mission, History and Spirituality in the Chinese Context
The Little Brothers of the Congregation of St. John the Baptist, founded by Father Vincent Lebbe CM in 1928, were born with the aim of serving the poor and promoting an autonomous Chinese Church.
Outstanding Vincentians
Armand David, CM: Missionary of Science and Spirit – Part II
Arriving in China in 1862, Fr. David immersed himself in Chinese culture while serving as a Vincentian missionary dedicated to the poor and the spread of the Gospel. His humility, inculturation, and perseverance amidst cultural tensions laid the spiritual foundation for…
Armand David, CM: Missionary of Science and Spirit – Part I
Armand David, CM, was born in the Basque region of France in 1826 and developed a deep love for both the Catholic faith and the natural sciences from an early age. His formation in the Vincentian community nurtured his dual vocation as a missionary priest and a scientis…
Leo Dupont: The Apostle of the Holy Face
Leo Dupont was a French Catholic layman renowned for his deep Eucharistic devotion, tireless promotion of the Holy Face of Jesus, and charitable work through the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. His life of prayer, generosity, and service to the poor embodied Vincentia…
Vincentian Family at the United Nations
From Charity to Advocacy: Why Vincentians Speak at the United Nations
As February unfolds at the United Nations in New York, two major global policy processes are shaping conversations about justice, inclusion, dignity, and human flourishing — themes that resonate deeply with the Vincentian mission of walking with the poor and advocatin…
Transforming Vincentians for a Changing World
As major branches of the Vincentian Family reach significant milestones in their history during these challenging times, we are once again invited to examine ourselves before a world whose face is rapidly and dramatically changing.
What Must Be Done: Climate
The annual Conference of the Parties (COP) concluded in mid-November in Brazil with disappointing results. This 30th session had high hopes, as world leaders met to address our warming planet and the need for urgent action.
Homelessness and 13 Houses Project
Housing in the Slum: a New Beginning for a Brave Single Mother in Costa Rica
The story below is an example of how housing and support for livelihood can be life-changing for a woman and her children.
A Renewed “Yes” That Builds Homes and Restores Hope: The Daughters of Charity and the 13 Houses Campaign
Each March 25, the Daughters of Charity renew their “yes” to serve people experiencing poverty. Through the 13 Houses Campaign with the FamVin Homeless Alliance, they provide housing, dignity, and hope worldwide—transforming lives across continents through concret…
A Jubilee of Hope, a Project with a Twist: Tonga’s 13 Houses Project
What began as a simple plan to help one family rebuild their home has grown into something much larger for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) in Tonga. Through the Famvin Homeless Alliance’s 13 Houses Jubilee Project, the team was able to extend support to four…
Vincentian Places
Places of Louise de Marillac 2a – Parish of Saint-Sauveur, Boarding School
When Louise was about 12 years old, she was sent to a modest pension (boarding house) that was run by a poor woman. Here Louise received a practical education, learning cooking, housekeeping, and sewing.
Places of Louise de Marillac 1 – Poissy
During her childhood, Louise was cared for and received an excellent education at the royal monastery/convent of Poissy near Paris.
Places of Elizabeth Ann Seton (Final of Series) – National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Today, the Basilica of the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton stands as a testament to her legacy.
Newsletters
Issue #9 of FamVin News is Here!
The Vincentian Family Communications Commission has released the ninth issue of the bulletin “FamVin News”. Click to see It! ☝️
Issue #8 of FamVin News is Here!
The Vincentian Family Communications Commission has released the eighth issue of the bulletin “FamVin News”. Click to see It! ☝️
Issue #7 of FamVin News is Here!
The Vincentian Family Communications Commission has released the seventh issue of the bulletin “FamVin News”. Click to see It! ☝️
Other Featured Series
Vincentian Dictionary
Vincentian Dictionary: Stewardship
Stewardship is a profound, voluntary commitment to nurture, protect, and uplift creation and humanity, rooted in compassion, justice, and faith. It calls individuals and communities to embrace shared responsibility — from personal growth to systemic change — fosteri…
400th Anniversary Jubilee
St. Vincent de Paul and the Humanization of Prisons
In the 17th century, French prisons and galleys were places of extreme misery and cruelty. Vincent de Paul, appointed chaplain of the navy, devoted himself to humanizing these conditions, involving Louise de Marillac, the Ladies, and the Daughters of Charity in the phys…
Media
The Daughters of Charity: To Become Artisans of Peace and Hope More Fully (video)
With gratitude for the gift of their vocation, the Daughters of Charity prepare their hearts to say “Yes,” along with all of us as Vincentians.
Seton’s 50th Anniversary
50th Anniversary of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Foundress of the Sisters of Charity and first Saint Born in the United States
The Vincentian Family celebrated the 50th anniversary of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s canonization at her Basilica with a Mass presided over by Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, and various commemorative events. Exhibits, reenactments, testimonies, and gatherings in Emmitsburg h…
Systemic Change
The Rule of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Systemic Change
The Rule of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul emphasizes a commitment to systemic change by addressing both immediate needs and the root causes of poverty through charity and justice. Guided by their values of human dignity, solidarity, and the preferential option for …
Podcasts
A Life Given in Love: The Story of Saint Gianna Beretta Molla in Five Podcasts
Saint Gianna Beretta Molla was a woman of deep faith, fierce compassion, and quiet heroism. A pediatrician, wife, mother, and saint, Gianna lived in 20th-century Italy but left a timeless legacy of sacrificial love.
A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
Going From Here To There • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
“O Dieu! What a reason the Company has for observing its Rules faithfully; to do what the Son of God came into the world to do! That there should be a Company, and that it should be the Company of the Mission, composed of poor men, and that it should be entirely…
A Weekly Reflection with Louise
Epiphany or Manifestation of Jesus to All Nations. The Three Wise Men • A Reflection with Louise de Marillac
Saint Louise proposes to us in this meditation that we, when visiting a nativity scene, offer to Jesus alms instead of gold, fast instead of myrrh and prayer as incense.
A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
Charity, the Most Beautiful Title • A Reflection with Ozanam
Am I convinced that the first and most important thing is charity, and without it nothing else makes sense?
Vincentian Prayer Images
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 47
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Firewood for the Soul
Firewood for the Soul: Embracing Conflicting Point of Views
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
The Rosalie Projects: Take Me to the Edge of My Dreams
The Hope Centre for Inclusive Education in Abuja, Nigeria, offers a Montessori program that promotes inclusive learning by enhancing the diverse needs and abilities of students with and without disabilities, both children and adults.
SVdP Contemplation
Contemplation: All That We Are and Can Be
One of the most distinguishing characteristics of Vincentian spirituality is its very physical nature – we “love God with the strength of our arms.”
War Conflicts
Ukraine Four Years On: Those Experiencing Homelessness Must Not Be Forgotten
Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the number of people accessing Depaul Ukraine’s rough sleeping shelters has tripled, and Depaul Ukraine research found that almost a quarter (22%) of those sleeping rough had been displaced by the conflict.
Second Vincentian Convocation
Keep the Fire Burning to Be Pilgrims of Hope: Reflection #6
The Vincentian charism today calls for adapting ministry to new forms of poverty through creativity and collaboration. Organized charity seeks systemic change that transforms structures and promotes dignity. It is a long process requiring communal discernment and celebr…
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