An extraordinary presence
Martha Bala
Jean is a humble role model, mentor and friend who inspires through his respectfully loving each person as they are.
Among the Great Ones of this World
Jean-Louis Munn
From Mother Teresa to Pope John Paul II, Jean Vanier's life has been profoundly marked by his encounters with the great ones of this world.
Jean Vanier and Mother Teresa
Sue Mosteller
'Friends in the Spirit', Mother Theresa and Jean Vanier are two beautiful human beings who accompanied each other on their respective life-missions.
Short biography
Testimonials
 
The Philosopher
Jacques Dufresne
Jean Vanier's philosophy was born in his coming to understand the import of the experience of human suffering.
Jean Vanier on Becoming Human
Pamela Cushing
The universality and centrality of our shared fragility has the potential to unite us in commonality.
An Unusual Theologian
John Swinton
At the heart of Vanier’s theology is the human desire to belong.
A Man of Letters
Hélène Laberge
In both senses of the term, as an author and letter-writer, Jean Vanier is a man of letters
Bibliography - Jean Vanier's Writings
 
The Founder
Jean Vanier' s struggle, started in the small village of Trosly in 1964, continues today. The road to justice and peace demands a lifetime commitment.
L'Arche in the World
The 135 communities of L'Arche bring together men and women with or without an intellectual disability.
Faith and Light
Siège social et secrétariat international
An international network of mutual care and community support for people affected by intellectual disabilities

Credits

We would like to thank all who participated in this website dedicated to Jean Vanier and his works: 

Textes

  • Martha Bala
  • Pamela Cushing
  • Ghislain de Chene
  • Jacques Dufresne
  • Hélène Laberge
  • Sue Mosteller
  • John Swinton


Traduction

  • Judith Elliot
  • Elizabeth Eudes-Pascal
  • Nicolas Jadot
  • Hélène Laberge
  • Laura Molinari
  • Lorraine Street


Photos

  • Martha Bala
  • Brian McDonough
  • Élodie Perriot
  • Irene Borins Ash (Photo Cover Becoming Human)

We are grateful to all who have contributed to the L'Arche International photos archives.

Artistic Direction and Web Programming

  • Bernard Lebleu


Research and Production

  • L'Arche Canada Communications Team

L'Arche International would like to thank L'Arche Canada in particular for lending us the skills and time of their dedicated communication team.

This site was produced by L'Arche International under the direction of Martha Bala.

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