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6 Key Details in the New Report on Jean Vanier’s Abuse

By Mitchell Atencio, Betsy Shirley
A sign outside the first L'Arche home in Trosly, France. Photo by Christopher Bemrose via Flickr.
Feb 3, 2023
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More than just an accounting of Vanier and Philippe’s abuse, the report offers a clear timeline and analysis of the secret intentions and motivations named by the two men and their accomplices. It also offers a look at the many figures who attempted to hold Vanier and Philippe accountable, or rein in their abuse.

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A sign outside the first L'Arche home in Trosly, France. Photo by Christopher Bemrose via Flickr.