Item consists of one program for the play "One Heart at a Time", which was performed to celebrate the 25th anniversary of L'Arche Daybreak at the Winter Garden Theatre (Toronto).
Item consists of the Fall 1994 program for Wainwright House (Rye, NY), highlighting Nouwen's lecture on "Prayer and Ministry" and the event "A Thanksgiving Offering: Communal Dinner with Henri Nouwen for the Benefit of Daybreak, the L'Arche Community in Toronto," both in November.
Item consists of one pamphlet for the Thirteenth Annual Connecticut Ecumenical Forum (West Hartford, CT) in which Nouwen was the John F. Whealon Memorial Lecturer, presenting two lectures on "Power, Powerlessness and Power: L'Arche Community" and "Three Disciplines of Spiritual Life: Solitude, Community and Ministry."
Item consists of a card of thanks given to Nouwen for his participation in the 25th anniversary celebration for the Christian Counselling Services (Toronto).
Item consists of the brochure titled "100 Voices of Thanksgiving" from the Centre for World Thanksgiving (Dallas, TX), advertising prominent figures, including Nouwen, who signed the Declaration of World Thanksgiving.
Item consists of one poster for Nouwen's talk on "Spirituality of Peacemaking: Personal and Global Perspective" at the 14th Annual Religious Education Forum at Bowling Green State University (Ohio).
Item consists of one brochure from The Upper Room (Nashville, TN) on its Living Reminder Retreat, which uses Nouwen's book of the same title as a reflection on personal ministry.
Item consists of one poster advertising events conducted by Nouwen at Yale Divinity School, including lectures at Battell Chapel and evening meditations and prayers.
Item consists of one copy of the Bulletin of Yale University Divinity School, Series 67, Number 8, April 1971, which includes programs for study; there is no mention of Nouwen.
Item consists of one set of workshop notes from a Covenant Retreat given by Nouwen in May 1994. Topics included in the notes are the compassionate covenant, the new covenant, Vincent van Gogh, compassion and pain, compassion and joy, compassion and healing, history of the covenant, the personal covenant, and the universal covenant.
File consists of a letter from Rev. Msgr. Andrew T. Cusack, Vicar for Clergy and Religious, on behalf of the Diocese of Bridgeport (CT) Ministry for Clergy and Religious and a long typed letter from Nouwen.
File consists of correspondence from Doreen Cullen, regarding Nouwen's involvement in developing a conference for parish volunteers, for the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto. The letter requests time to sit with Nouwen and discuss ideas. A letter of response from Nouwen's secretary states that Nouwen was unable to respond to this request because he was out of the country.
File consists of correspondence with Dr. Ian Rennie, regarding Nouwen being the speaker for the graduation service at the Ontario Theological Seminary, Willowdale, Ontario. There is no indication of Nouwen's topic.
File consists of letters from Gerry (Jerry) Diment of the Shalom Community of Kalmazoo, MI and three typed letters from Nouwen and a short typed note from June E. Hagan, Nouwen's administrative assistant.
File consists of correspondence, with Betty Anne Brown, Archdiocesan President of the Toronto Archdiocesan Council regarding the arrangements for a talk to The Catholic Women's League of Canada convention on May 7, 1991.
File consists of correspondence, with Kenneth Fung, and other material regarding Nouwen speaking at the 7th Annual Canadian A.C.T. Conference at the Mount Carmen Spiritual Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Nouwen spoke on "Healing the Wounded Healer." Includes schedule, flyer, and notes from the conference. Also includes a travel itinerary for a trip to New York where Nouwen attended the wedding of Fred Bratman and Robin.
File consists of correspondence and other material regarding Nouwen's trip to Freiburg, Germany. Includes travel itinerary and receipts. The majority of the correspondence is in German.
File consists of correspondence and other material, with Fr. Don McLean and Michael MacNamara, regarding Nouwen speaking at the Lenten Series of Seminars at Our Lady of Grace Church, Aurora, Ontario. Nouwen spoke on "Why Does Our Faith Cause Us So Much Grief." Includes flyers for Nouwen's talk, flyers for the Lenten series, and notes in Nouwen's hand for his talk.
File consists of a letter from Elinore Detiger of The Tiger Trust in The Netherlands to Paul A. Nouwen (Nouwen's brother), and a long typed letter from Nouwen, regarding Marilyn Ferguson, and Detiger's search for golden yellow octagonal crystals used by the Incas in healing ceremonies.
File consists of correspondence, with Barb Martens and Bonny Kinnuen, regarding a visit to L'Arche Daybreak. Barb and Bonny were both students at the Wertburg Theological Seminary. Includes letters from both Barb and Bonny expressing their desire to visit Daybreak and a copy of Nouwen's response offering them an opportunity to spend time in the community. Also includes a thank you note from Bonny.
File consists of correspondence and other material, mainly with Jim Edwards, M.P. and Bill Bussiere, regarding Nouwen's participation in the National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa, Ontario. Nouwen gave the address for the breakfast on the theme "Beloved." Includes invitations, programs, music, travel itinerary, travel costs, a transcript of the event including Nouwen's address, and notes in Nouwen's hand for the address. Correspondence regarding arrangements for the event and thank-you letters from many people are included with a copy of Nouwen's response. A videotape of the event and a photograph of Nouwen with Brian Mulrooney were sent to Nouwen with a letter from Jim Edwards but are not in the file. Also includes a signed program by Brian Mulrooney. Some of the materials are in French.
File consists of a letter from Rev. Msgr. Paul T. Cronin, the Diocesan Director of the Department of Religious Education for the Diocese of Buffalo (NY).
File consists of a letter from Rev. William J. Hockin, regarding Nouwen being the Liturgist on March 20th as part of the Lenten Noonday Series at St. Paul's Church, Toronto, Ontario. The theme of the series was "Finding the Peace."
File consists of a draft typescript entitled, "Nieuwe Christelijke gemeenschappen in de V.S." It is divided into three sections: 'Huidije Situatie', 'Nieuwe Christelijke gemeenschappen', and 'Spiritualiteit'.
File consists of letters from Sr. Frances de la Chapelle RSCJ, two long typed letters from Nouwen (regarding the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of his Ordination and photographs she took) and three short typed notes from June E. Hagan, Nouwen's administrative assistant.
File consists of a letter to Nouwen from Patrick Baichoo, thanking Nouwen for speaking at their Lenten Bible Study on March 13, 1991. The letter does not contain the name of the church or group to whom Nouwen spoke or the theme of the talk.
File consists of a note from Nouwen's secretary regarding Nouwen leading a Bible study group at Glenayr United, Scarborough, Ontario. The note states that Rev. Ken Deer would advise regarding the theme at a later date.
File consists of correspondence and other material regarding Nouwen's lecture at St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, Kildare, Ireland. The title of Nouwen's lecture was " From Communion to Community and Ministry." Proceeds of the event went to the Trocaire Lenten Campaign. Includes material about the Trocaire campaign including a brochure, poster, sticker, and box. Also includes a copy of the march 1991 issue of the "The Furrow," a journal for the Contemporary Church. The travel itinerary indicates Nouwen also went to Holland during this trip. There is nothing in the file about Holland, he probably went for a personal visit.
File consists of correspondence, with Mary McCann, and other material regarding Nouwen speaking at the Regis College 1991 Lecture Series, Regis College, Toronto, Ontario. The theme of Nouwen's talk was "From Communion to Community: The Contemplative Journey." Includes brochures and tickets for the lecture series and brochures for other Regis College events.
File consists of correspondence and other material regarding Nouwen speaking at the Spring Garden Baptist Church, Willowdale, Ontario. Includes a bulletin from the Church's Sunday service and notes from Nouwen secretary regarding the event. The theme of Nouwen's talk is unknown.
File consists of letters from Carol Cruikshank, including a copies of letters sent to Cruickshank from Mary Shaw and Pastor Frank C. Williams regarding "A Living Reminder" as well as three typed letters from Nouwen.
File consists of a letter from Michael Pinkston, Publicity Director at Crossroad/Continuum publishing, regarding Eugene Kennedy's book "On Being a Friend".
File consists of correspondence with Muriel Bechtel, regarding Nouwen and Doug Wiebe's involvement in the adult discussion group and worship service at Warden Woods Mennonite Church, Scarborough, Ontario. Nouwen and Wiebe discussed the Daybreak community during the discussion group and Wiebe was the worship leader.