![]() Jean Vanier, founder of L'Arche. Image by Photo by Kotukaran, cropped by Gabriel Sozzi, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 3.0 |
Terri VanierJean Vanier Jean Vanier Canadian theologian and philosopher (1928–2019) 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. Quick facts CC GOQ, Born ... Jean Vanier CC GOQ Vanier in 2012 Born (1928-09-10)September 10, 1928 Geneva, Switzerland Died… (Source: Wikipedia)
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