The ‘Ponderous Chain’ of Jean Vanier
It is no small thing that the two founders most closely associated with “L’Arche” have been implicated in sexual misconduct.
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New Report Details Abuses of L’Arche Founder Jean Vanier
Composed of six researchers from different backgrounds, the independent commission sought to understand the context and sectarian mechanisms that enabled Vanier, as a great spiritual figure, to use his power to take advantage of young women.
L’Arche Reports Sexual Misconduct by Founder Jean Vanier
During the investigation, the inquiry received “credible and consistent testimonies” from six adult women without disabilities that Jean Vanier initiated sexual behaviors with them often “in the context of spiritual accompaniment” over the period of more than 30 years from 1970 to 2005.
L’Arche Leaders Rethink Their Community Model in the Wake of the Vanier Report
Deeply shaken by the recent revelations surrounding their founder Jean Vanier, the leaders of L’Arche are setting up new internal structures while redefining their founding narrative.
Jean Vanier: The Legacy of a ‘Giant in Humanity’
Friends and colleagues of the founder of L’Arche, who died Tuesday in Paris at the age of 90, tell the Register about his profound impact on them and on the world.
Ireland's Ex-President Writes to Pope Francis Over Jean Vanier
McAleese said that she had “regarded Vanier as inspirational for decades” and was devastated by the report stating he had engaged in sexually manipulative relationships with six women over a 45 year period.
Building the Future of L’Arche, in the Aftermath of the Jean Vanier Revelations
Two weeks after the revelations about Vanier’s sexual misconduct, the members of L’Arche are trying to overcome grief and anger to build a sustainable future for their service of people with mental disabilities.
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New Abuse Allegations Against Emmaus Founder Abbé Pierre Prompt Organization Name Change
Prior to these recent allegations and findings, the Catholic priest and Capuchin friar, born Henri Groues in 1912, was one of the Church of France’s most beloved and iconic figures.
Canadian Bishops Lament Vanier’s Misconduct, While Affirming Value of L’Arche
The investigation detailed sexual misconduct by Vanier with six women without disabilities in the context of spiritual direction.
