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Jean Vanier
AuthorBooks · Second hand1928-2019
Jean Vanier 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.
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About Jean Vanier
Birth
1928
Death
2019
Jean Vanier 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.
Jean Vanier combined his background as a Canadian naval officer with a deep theological and philosophical vocation.
Born in Switzerland, he carried out much of his humanitarian and literary work holding dual Canadian and French citizenship.
His most notable work, Communauté, lieu du pardon et de la fête, reflects his commitment to community life.
Throughout his life, he authored 87 works focused on spirituality and service to the most vulnerable.
His literary legacy explores the integration of people with intellectual disabilities into the heart of the Church and society.
