Jean Vanier, (born , Geneva, Switzerland—died May 7, 2019, Paris, France), Swiss-born social activist, theologian, and philosopher who was involved in efforts to provide congenial living communities for the intellectually disabled. He was the recipient of the 2015 Templeton Prize.
What is the main purpose of Jean Vanier's work with L Arche?
Sexual abuse According to a joint statement by leaders of L'Arche International, Vanier had engaged in "manipulative and emotionally abusive" sexual relationships with six women in France, between 1970 and 2005. Sexual relations were instigated by Vanier, usually in the context of giving spiritual guidance.
Is Jean Vanier death?
May 7, 2019
How Jean Vanier abused my trust?
Under the influence of Vanier's enormous charismatic power, they were seduced into relationships that they experienced as abusive. It seems that Vanier used the language of Christian vulnerability in order to persuade women to sleep with him.
What happened with Jean Vanier?
Vanier, who died in May at age 90, had coercive sexual relationships with six women during his lifetime that left the women hurt and in need of psychological therapy for years, according to the L'Arche report. The alleged behavior took place in France.
Why was Jean Vanier renamed?
Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School in Scarborough is being renamed after a report found that its current namesake had sexually abused women.
How did Jean Vanier change the world?
Jean Vanier CC GOQ ( 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.