Jean Vanier // The Observer

Viewpoint

While I’ve lost faith in Jean Vanier, I have not lost faith in L’Arche

Letter to the Editor | Thursday, February 27, 2020

Jean Vanier used to be a personal hero of mine. In fact, the founding story of L’Arche was one of the most impactful stories of my life. I first experienced L’Arche the summer after my freshman year at Notre Dame through the Summer Service Learning Program (SSLP). I spent eight weeks living and serving as

News

L’Arche founder Jean Vanier found credibly accused of sexually abusing at least six women

Observer Staff Report | Sunday, February 23, 2020

Catholic activist and humanitarian worker Jean Vanier was found to have sexually abused at least six adult women, according to a report commissioned by L’Arche, the service organization he founded. In a press release Saturday, L’Arche said the alleged abuse took place between 1970 and 2005, often in the context of spiritual direction. None of

News

Jenkins offers condolences following death of Catholic humanitarian

Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Following the death of Catholic philosopher, theologian and humanitarian Jean Vanier, University President Fr. John Jenkins offered his condolences in a statement Wednesday. Vanier was the founder of L’Arche, a federation of communities for people with developmental disabilities and their caretakers. He received the Notre Dame Award in 1994 for his charity work. “When the University presented