Here on Rue du Père Guérin we find a tribute to a man of faith and action. This street in the 13th arrondissement tells a story. It is a story of dedication and service.
Rue du Père Guérin is not a long street. It stretches just 130 meters. Its width is eight meters. The street connects Rue Bobillot and Rue du Moulin des Prés.
The street’s name honors Père Guérin. He was a chaplain. He was also a member of the French Resistance. Père Guérin founded the Jeunesse Ouvrière Chrétienne. This translates to the Young Christian Workers.
Père Guérin was born in 1891 and died in 1972. He significantly contributed to the Jeunesse Ouvrière Catholique. This was in France. Cardinal Cardijn founded it in Belgium in 1924.
Before its current name, this street was part of Rue Gérard. The change occurred when the eastern part was detached.
To get here you can take lines 5, 6, or 7. Get off at Place d’Italie station. From there, it is a short walk to Rue du Père Guérin.
Jacques Hillairet mentions Rue du Père Guérin in his book. It is the Dictionnaire historique des rues de Paris. You can find it in the supplement on page 104.
Rue du Père Guérin is in the Maison-Blanche quarter. It is a quiet reminder of a dedicated man. He served his community. He stood for his beliefs. The street may be short. However, it carries a weighty history.