Vincentian Branches

The Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of Freiburg are a Catholic religious community rooted in the Vincentian tradition, dedicated to serving the sick, elderly, and marginalized through healthcare and hospice ministries in southwest Germany.

Founded in 1832, the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of Vienna serve the poor with compassion and faith. Inspired by the Vincentian charism, they continue their mission today through healthcare, education, and social outreach.

Founded in 19th-century Tyrol, the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of Zams have lived out a bold commitment to the poor through healthcare, education, and social justice. Inspired by the Vincentian charism, their mission has grown from local service in Austria to transformative work across continents.

The Religieuses de Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Cœur is a congregation of Acadian Catholic sisters founded in 1924 to preserve faith, language, and culture through education and service, especially among the poor, in the spirit of Saint Vincent de Paul.

Founded in the heart of 19th-century Germany and inspired by the Vincentian spirit, the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of Hildesheim have lived a legacy of mercy, resilience, and unwavering commitment to the poor and suffering.

Rooted in the Vincentian tradition of active charity, the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of Paderborn, Germany, have journeyed from a cloistered past to a mission of global service. Their story is one of resilience, compassion, and enduring commitment to the poor, shaped by historical upheavals, ecclesial reform, and an unwavering spirit of mercy.

The Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of Suwon embody Vincentian spirituality through compassionate service in healthcare, education, social welfare, and global missionary work. Their mission is enriched by collaborations with lay associates and Vincentian organizations, extending their charism to diverse communities both in Korea and internationally.

Founded in 1862, the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of Augsburg serve the poor and sick with Vincentian compassion. Despite challenges like declining numbers, they continue their mission today through prayer, pastoral work, and collaboration with lay partners to make God’s mercy visible in the world.

The Federation of Vincentian Communities originated in 1970, when ten independent congregations—many of which had grown from the 1734 Strasbourg foundation—came together in response to the Second Vatican Council’s call for renewal. Rooted in the legacy of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac, this union preserved each congregation’s autonomy while fostering collaboration in mission, formation, and spiritual life.