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FAVILA: A Living Community of the Vincentian Charism
All that is living shows visible signs of activity. It breathes. It takes in nourishment. It grows. It animates others with its beauty. It experiences injury and absorbs the pain of others, but its deep roots in the elements of God’s creation allow it to survive.
The Vincentian Family Daily Intention
Today, May 20, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for aid workers risking their lives to serve others.
Who is the Vincentian Family?
A group of people connecting, collaborating and evangelizing: a living, growing community of more than 2 million people seeking to follow Christ, the evangelizer of the poor in the model presented by the life of Vincent de Paul and his collaborator, Louise de Marillac.
News:
Colombia: Hogar La Milagrosa, 30 Years Serving Older People
Hogar La Milagrosa, a work of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Facatativá (Cundinamarca, Colombia), is an example of how history, service vocation, and innovation come together to dignify the lives of vulnerable older people.
Formation:
Places of Louise de Marillac 7 – Rue des Fossés‐Saint‐Victor, Paris
St. Vincent put a few girls into St. Louise’s care, to be housed with her and to live a community life. She was living at that time near St. Nicholas-du-Chardonnet, and she began this little community (the Daughters of Charity) on 29th November, 1633.
Reflections:
Leave What Is of the World to Seek What Is of the Spirit
Jesus is anointed with the Holy Spirit and sent by the Father. In turn, he sends his disciples. He asks them to leave what is of the world and seek what is of the Spirit. There is the belief that Pentecost reverses what happened in Babel. Yet this is not wholly…
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Important Places in our History
Places of Vincent de Paul
Places of Frederic Ozanam
Places of Elizabeth Seton
Places of Louise de Marillac
Important People in the Vincentian Family
Saints and Blessed of the Vincentian Family
Outstanding Vincentians
Branches of the Vincentian Family
Homelessness and 13 Houses Project
How Prevention Will Help End Youth Homelessness
With rising living costs and limited housing options, many 18–24-year-olds are living close to crisis. But homelessness is not inevitable. Every day, we see that it can be prevented, if we act early and take a holistic approach.
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 concrete acts of Vincentian charity.
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
400th Anniversary Jubilee
Seton’s 50th Anniversary
A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
A Weekly Reflection with Louise
A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
Vincentian Prayer Images
Firewood for the Soul
SVdP Contemplation
Second Vincentian Convocation
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