Jean Vanier

• L’Arche Canada says changes made amid sex abuse scandal tied to founder Jean Vanier

  The international office of the non-profit released a report that identified at least 25 women abused by Jean Vanier between 1952 and 2019.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2023
  
• L’Arche says co-founder Jean Vanier sexually abused 25 women

  He founded L'Arche in 1964 as an alternative living environment where those with developmental disabilities could be full-fledged participants in the community instead of patients.

  Crime

  Jan 30, 2023
  
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• New name coming to London, Ont. school named after disgraced Jean Vanier

  Effective next school year, in September 2021, Jean Vanier Catholic Elementary School will be known as St. Rose of Lima Catholic Elementary School.

  Education

  Dec 15, 2020
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• London Catholic board, King’s University College to disassociate from Jean Vanier

  Both the LDCSB and King's University College confirm they are moving to rename Jean Vanier Catholic Elementary School and the Jean Vanier Research Centre, respectively.

  Education

  Jul 28, 2020
• Regina Catholic School Division renames Jean Vanier School

  The school is now named St. Maria Faustina School, the division announced at its board meeting on Wednesday.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2020
• Regina Catholic School Division commits to renaming Jean Vanier School

  The decision was made at their board meeting on Tuesday night.

  Canada

  Mar 4, 2020
• Regina Catholic School Division ponders name change for Jean Vanier School

  The Regina Catholic School Division says it will begin early discussions on a possible name change for Jean Vanier School.

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2020
• London, Ont. research centre, Catholic school react to sexual abuse revelations involving namesake Jean Vanier

  A research centre out of King's University College and a local Catholic grade school are both named after the now-disgraced Jean Vanier.

  Education

  Feb 24, 2020
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• Milton school named after L’Arche International founder considers name change

  At least one Ontario Catholic school is considering a name change after an internal report by a French-based charity concluded that its Canadian founder Jean Vanier had multiple "manipulative sexual relationships."

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2020
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• ‘Deep wounds’: Respected Canadian Catholic figure sexually abused women, report finds

  A report from L'Arche International found Jean Vanier engaged in "manipulative sexual relationships'' over a period from 1970 to 2005, usually with a "psychological hold'' over the alleged victims. Vanier died last year at age 90.

  Canada

  Feb 22, 2020