Famvin 2024

The Vincentian Family reflects on urgent initiatives: opening our eyes to reality through a Gospel lens, truly integrating young people into leadership and decision-making, and strengthening advocacy amid the UN crisis, defending the poor in the face of global instability.

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 celebrating each step forward.

Vincent de Paul’s faith is trust in God expressed through concrete service to the poor. Faith and works are inseparable: to evangelize is to meet both spiritual and material needs with love. Prayer and action, lived in community, foster an organized, transformative charity rooted in human dignity.

Effective communication is essential to strengthen relationships and collaboration within the Vincentian Family. Storytelling, especially when it comes from those experiencing poverty, gives voice, builds commitment, and makes the mission visible. Technology must be used ethically, fostering dialogue and solidarity, and promoting global networks that share experiences, defend human dignity, and multiply the impact of the Vincentian charism.

The Vincentian Family is called to face the present with prayerful awareness, uniting contemplation and action for those on the margins. It recalls Vincent’s vision of justice through service and highlights key priorities: clear mission, systemic change, collaboration, formation, empowered leadership, and strong belonging to the shared charism.

This month we reflect on the origins and growth of the Vincentian Family. Since 1995, when Fr. Maloney invited the four historical branches to meet annually, a new chapter began. Today, 180 branches serve in 167 countries, united by the charism of St. Vincent de Paul. We celebrate our achievements, collaboration, and ongoing formation, while renewing our call to serve with hope and commitment.

This month, and for the remainder of this year (2025) and most of next year (2026), the monthly reflection will focus on the Final Document of the II International Convocation that was held in Rome during the month of November 2024.