Arthur Hervet facts for kids
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Arthur Hervet
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Hervet in 2014
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| Born | 11 November 1938 |
| Died | 23 November 2020 (aged 82) Lille, France
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| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Catholic Priest |
Arthur Hervet (11 November 1938 – 23 November 2020) was a French Catholic priest. He was a member of a religious group called the Assumptionists. Father Hervet was well-known for his strong efforts to help the Romani people.
A Life of Helping Others
Arthur Hervet grew up in a difficult situation. His family was poor, and his parents divorced. When he was young, he had an accident that led to his leg being amputated. Catholic nuns took care of him during this time.
Later, he joined a seminary, which is a school for people who want to become priests. He made his first promises to the Assumptionists when he was 18. He also studied physics and earned a degree. In 1968, he became a priest.
Father Hervet was inspired by another famous French priest, Abbé Pierre, who also helped people in need.
Helping the Homeless and Romani People
In the mid-1980s, Father Hervet became the chaplain (a priest who serves a specific group) of a church boat. This boat was named Je Sers and was located in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine. He started an organization called La Pierre Blanche. This group helped people who were homeless and those who had recently left prison.
In 2006, Father Hervet moved to Lille, France. There, he began helping the Romani community. The Romani are a group of people who traditionally travel and have faced many challenges. Father Hervet worked hard to support them.
Father Arthur Hervet passed away in Lille on November 23, 2020. He was 82 years old.
Books by Arthur Hervet
Father Hervet also wrote some books about his experiences and beliefs:
- La Péniche du Bon Dieu (2007)
- Ma Vérité sur l'exclusion (2011)
