@RobertEllsberg on Twitter: "@JamesMartinSJ There follows the difficult question of how to affirm the deep goodness of the l’Arche idea, while acknowledging the dark shadow it its founder. So sad." / Twitter

I am very sad to have to share this news report. A terrible tragedy for those who were abused. A time of deep sorrow for L'Arche and all its many members. A grave disappointment for all who admired him, and considered him a saint, as I once did.

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L’Arche founder Jean Vanier sexually abused at least six women, report finds

A summary report of an independent investigation conducted by a U.K.-based consulting firm says Vanier had ‘manipulative sexual relationships’ over course of 35 years

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@RobertEllsberg

There follows the difficult question of how to affirm the deep goodness of the l’Arche idea, while acknowledging the dark shadow it its founder. So sad.

1:57 PM · Feb 22, 2020

The same thing. Happened with Covenant House & it was preserved & prospered

@RobertEllsberg

Feb 22, 2020

True.

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