Jean Vanier | |
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.jpg) Vanier in 2012 | |
| Born | September 10, 1928 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Died | May 7, 2019 (aged 90) Trosly-Breuil, France |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Known for | Founder of L'Arche |
| Relatives | Georges Vanier, father Pauline Vanier, mother Thérèse Vanier, sister |
| Awards | Order of Canada, 1972 National Order of Quebec, 1992 Legion of Honour, 2003 Humanitarian Award, 2001 Pacem in Terris Award, 2013 Templeton Prize, 2015 |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Military career | |
| Service/ | Royal Canadian Navy |
| Years of service | 1941–1950 |
| Rank | Midshipman, naval officer |
| Website | jean-vanier |
Jean Vanier CC GOQ (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ vanje], September 10, 1928 – May 7, 2019) was a Canadian Catholic philosopher and theologian. In 1964, he founded L'Arche, an international federation of communities spread over 37 countries for people with developmental disabilities and those who assist them. In 1971, he co-founded Faith and Light with Marie-Hélène Mathieu, which also works for people with developmental disabilities, their families, and friends in over 80 countries. He continued to live as a member of the original L'Arche community in Trosly-Breuil, France, until his death.
Over the years he wrote 30 books on religion, disability, normality, success, and tolerance.[1] Among the honours he received were the Companion of the Order of Canada (1986),[2] Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec (1992),[3] French Legion of Honour (2003), Community of Christ International Peace Award (2003, later revoked), the Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award (2013), and the Templeton Prize (2015).
In February 2020, an internal report published by L'Arche[4] concluded that Vanier sexually abused six women in Trosly-Breuil, France, between 1970 and 2005.[5][6] The investigation was conducted by the UK-based GCPS Consulting Group.[6]
- ^ "Jean Vanier: Philosopher who dislikes the 'religion' of success wins £1.2m Templeton Prize for promoting spiritual awareness". The Independent. March 11, 2015. Archived from the original on March 12, 2015. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
- ^ "Order of Canada: Jean Vanier, C.C., G.O.Q., D.Ph". The Governor General of Canada website. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
- ^ "Grand Officer, National Order of Quebec". Retrieved April 27, 2017.
- ^ "Commission d'étude". Retrieved March 29, 2023.
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l'archinvestigateswas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b "Revered charity founder 'abused six women'". BBC News. February 22, 2020. Retrieved February 22, 2020.