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The Vincentian Family, inspired by St. Vincent de Paul, is committed to serving the poor and marginalized. Based in Japan, we promote outreach, share impactful stories, and support groups in efforts to bring dignity and hope to those in need.
What is Vincentian Family?
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The Vincentian Family is a worldwide network of people and communities inspired by the life and mission of St. Vincent de Paul (1581–1660). It is a fraternal organization that shares his spirit of love for God and service to those who are poor and marginalized.
While diverse in membership and mission, all branches of the Vincentian Family are united by the same charism: to see Christ in the poor and to serve them with humility, respect, and love.
In Japan, as in many other countries, the Vincentian Family continues the mission of St. Vincent through various forms of pastoral work, charitable service, and advocacy for those in need.
The Four Main Branches of the Vincentian Family. Often referred to as the “four branches”, these groups collaborate while maintaining their own particular character and mission:
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Missionaries of St. Vincent (Congregation of the Mission – CM) - Also known as the Vincentian Fathers and Brothers, they are priests and brothers founded by St. Vincent de Paul in 1625. Their primary mission is to evangelize the poor and form the clergy, serving parishes, missions, and communities in need.Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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(SSVP) - A worldwide lay organization of volunteers who visit and assist the poor, the sick, and those in need. Members seek to grow spiritually by serving Christ in the poor with friendship and personal contact.
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AIC (International Association of Charities – 国際カリタス会) - This association traces its roots to the “Ladies of Charity,” first founded by St. Vincent. It is composed primarily of laywomen who organize charitable works and support projects that respond to the needs of marginalized individuals and families.Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul
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(DC – Daughters of Charity) - A religious community of women consecrated to God for the service of the poor. St. Vincent and St. Louise de Marillac founded the Daughters of Charity in 1633. Their mission is hands-on service: caring for the sick, educating children, and responding wherever there is human suffering.
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Welcome to the Vincentian Family Japan Website
We warmly welcome you to the Vincentian Family Japan website—a space where we hope to grow together in faith, service, and communion as one family inspired by the charism of St. Vincent de Paul. This platform is meant to connect all branches of our Vincentian Family in Japan—the Missionaries of St. Vincent, the Daughters of Charity, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP), the International Association of Charities (AIC), the Vincentian Marian Youth (VMY), and the Miraculous Medal Apostolate-Japan (MMA). Each branch has its own unique gifts, yet we share the same Vincentian spirit: a love for God made visible in serving those most in need.
Accompanying us in this journey are five priests from the Congregation of the Mission (CM), who are ready to serve as spiritual advisers for the SSVP and all Vincentian groups across Japan. In the Archdiocese of Osaka/Takamatsu, we are blessed with the presence of Fr. Amado Caballero in Tarumi Church, Fr. Cesar Pormento in Koshien Church, and Fr. Costancio Consulta in Kobe Central Church. In the Diocese of Yokohama, Fr. Rogelio Cardenas (currently on sabbatical leave) and Fr. Roed Desamparado, serving in Iwata and Kakegawa Churches, continue to support the Family—with Fr. Roed entrusted as the main spiritual adviser for the Vincentian Family throughout Japan.
As we begin this journey of connectivity and collaboration, may our shared mission continue to inspire us to listen to the Spirit, to walk with the poor, and to strengthen one another as brothers and sisters in Christ. May this space be a bridge of faith, hope, and love for all who visit.
Fr. Roed Desamparado, CM