Statement from Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on the passing of Jean Vanier | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Statement from Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on the passing of Jean Vanier Statement from Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on the passing of Jean Vanier Published: May 08, 2019 Author: Notre Dame News University Seal “When the University presented our Notre Dame Award to Jean Vanier in 1994, we paid tribute to a man who ‘animates the worldwide network of L’Arche communities,’ and who taught us that people with intellectual disabilities teach us ‘about the ways of God.’ Those words and more resonated throughout his long and inspiring life. As he once put it, L’Arche members are a ‘source of life and truth, if we welcome them … and put ourselves at their service.’ “In mourning his passing and remembering a life of incredible service to humanity, our prayers are with the members, residents and all from the L’Arche community worldwide.” Posted In: University News Faith Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related September 22, 2022 In memoriam: Rev. Richard Warner, C.S.C., longtime leader for Notre Dame, Congregation of Holy Cross August 09, 2022 de Nicola Center, McGrath Institute to host webinar series on caring for women and children after Dobbs May 13, 2022 Standing in solidarity: Notre Dame expands partnership with Ukrainian Catholic University March 01, 2022 University of Notre Dame participates in Church’s Synod on Synodality January 25, 2022 Hundreds gather to observe Notre Dame Day for Life For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn