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Notre Dame MBA Students Visit and Consult for L’Arche

“There’s never a compromise. L’Arche doesn’t compromise on what kind of a life and a home they’re providing to the core members.” Akash Panigrahi, Notre Dame MBA student

Looking Back on 2023 and Invitations for 2024

As we turn into 2024 I look back over this last year with a great deal of pride in our community, our decisions, prioritizing, our praying, playing, our grieving, and celebrating.

Charles William Clark – March 25, 1936 – September 18, 2023

It is with a mix of sadness and comfort that 6th Street House shares the news that our brother Charles went to heaven early Monday morning, surrounded by his housemates and friends.

40 Years of Creating Community Together: 2023 Annual Report

Can you believe we celebrated 40 years of this fantastic community? It is truly incredible to think of all the people who have made our way of life possible.

Our Need for Social Connection

We need each other. You might be thinking, of course L’Arche believes we need each other, they’re an intentional community! The truth is though, connection is absolutely vital to everyone.

In the Media: L’Arche’s New Chapter is About Interdependence

Check out this article published in Sojourners by our very own, Liddy Grantland!

Practicing Solidarity: L’Arche Around the World

L’Arche GWDC belongs to the International Federation of L’Arche. We belong to our sisters and brothers around the world who live out the same mission of L’Arche in so many different ways.

In the Media: L’Arche after Vanier: ‘We’ve moved on from Jean’

Jean Vanier, the founder of L'Arche, is accused of abusing women for decades - even while many Catholics considered him a living saint. How does L'Arche move forward?

Celebrating Lois Curtis and Black History Month

L’Arche GWDC’s Diversity Commission leads us in celebrating Black History Month because of who we are and where we are.  Our homes are located in Adams Morgan and South Arlington—both historically Black neighborhoods who welcomed L’Arche into their communities many years ago.

L’Arche GWDC’s 2023-2028 Community Mandate

It is a great delight and privilege to have accepted the invitation to be our Community Leader for our new 2023-2028 Mandate. 

In the Media: Lead Us Not Podcast

“I Believe In L’Arche” | An Interview with Community Member Sue Bodner

Sue Bodner has been a L’Arche GWDC friend and community member for over four decades! We recently caught up with her to hear her L’Arche story.