Jean Vanier
Jean Vanier Jean Vanier with John Smeltzer, a member of L'Arche Daybreak Born (1928-09-10) September 10, 1928 (age 86) Geneva, Switzerland Known for Founder of L'Arche Religion Roman Catholic Relatives Georges Vanier, father Pauline Vanier, mother Thérèse Vanier, sister Awards Order of Canada National Order of Quebec Legion of Honour Humanitarian Award 2001 French Legion of Honour Jean Vanier, CC GOQ (born September 10, 1928) is a Canadian Catholic philosopher turned theologian, and humanitarian. Beginning with a community in France, he is the founder of L'Arche, an international federation of communities for people with developmental disabilities and those who assist them. Among the honors he has received are the French Legion of Honour in 2003 and the 2013 Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award.