L'Arche
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L’Arche says co-founder Jean Vanier sexually abused 25 womenHe 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.CrimeJan 30, 2023
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Holiday season art sale supports program for Calgarians who are disabledThirty-three L'Arche artists are putting their work in the sale, aiming to raise $10,000 to expand their studio.CanadaDec 13, 2021
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London Catholic board, King’s University College to disassociate from Jean VanierBoth 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.EducationJul 28, 2020
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Regina Catholic School Division commits to renaming Jean Vanier SchoolThe decision was made at their board meeting on Tuesday night.CanadaMar 4, 2020
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Regina Catholic School Division ponders name change for Jean Vanier SchoolThe Regina Catholic School Division says it will begin early discussions on a possible name change for Jean Vanier School.CanadaMar 2, 2020
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London, Ont. research centre, Catholic school react to sexual abuse revelations involving namesake Jean VanierA research centre out of King's University College and a local Catholic grade school are both named after the now-disgraced Jean Vanier.EducationFeb 24, 2020
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‘Deep wounds’: Respected Canadian Catholic figure sexually abused women, report findsA 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.CanadaFeb 22, 2020
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Jean Vanier, Canadian champion for people with disabilities, dead at 90Jean Vanier worked as a Canadian navy officer before launching L'Arche, a charity for the developmentally disabled.CanadaMay 7, 2019
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