File consists of travel itinerary, airline tickets, boarding pass, and car rental receipt for a trip to Holland by Nouwen. Also includes tickets for a return trip from Rotterdam to London.
File consists of correspondence and other material regarding a retreat led by Sue Mosteller and Nouwen at L'Arche Daybreak for Mike Yaconelli, some of his friends, Joan Martin, and Peggy McDonnell. Includes correspondence between Nouwen and the participants discussing the retreat. Also includes an article about the Greenbelt Christian Arts Festival in England from Yaconelli with an invitation to attend and a letter from Nouwen declining.
File consists of correspondence from Rev. Dietrich Buettner, regarding Nouwen speaking to the congregation of Christ the King Dietrich Bonhoeffer Lutheran Church, Thornhill, Ontario.
File consists of correspondence and other material regarding a retreat at Daybreak with Dan McClanen, Gordon Cosby, Vicky Curtiss, and Dale Stitt to work on how the spirituality of money leads into new ministry. Includes a booklet "Leading From Within: Reflections on Spirituality and Leadership" by Parker Palmer, a series of correspondence between Don McClanen and Harry Lloyd, a series of information sheets from John Haugley, SJ Excerpts from "Holy Use of Money" workshop, draft text "L'Arche and Finances, Ministry of Money newsletter, and Ministry of Money brochures. Also includes a letter from Henry Freeman talking about his experiences in El Salvador.
File consists of correspondence and other material regarding a visit by Jean Vanier to L'Arche Daybreak to reflect on Nouwen's ministry and to help Nouwen's discernment for the next five years. Includes Jean Vanier's original fax and a copy to Nouwen (in French) telling Nouwen of the visit and a two English translations. Includes a detailed letter to Vanier from Nouwen in anticipation of his visit and a letter of reflection that was sent to members of Vanier's accompaniment team. Includes several memos sent to members of Daybreak regarding the event and several copies of schedules. Includes letters and responses from many of the areas spiritual leaders including Archbishop Aloysius Ambrozic, Rev. Robert Clune, Rev. Walter Farquharsan, inviting them to supper and worship with Vanier. Also includes copies of the Report prepared by Vanier and his accompaniment team on the place of Nouwen as priest in the community.
File consists of letters and newspaper clippings from Fenna J.M. Finley, five typed letters from Nouwen and copies of letters to Finley from representatives from Goodyear Tyre Company, the National Bank of Fort San Houston, Office of the Provost Court in Osaka, Japan (dated 1948), the Brooke Army Medical Hospital (dated 1960), and the Incarnate Word College of San Antonio TX (dated 1979), and a letter to Nouwen from Sr. Mary Lucy, a friend of Finley's.
File consists of letters from members of the Fisherfolk community of Woodland Park, CO, as well as a handwritten psalm by Nouwen in honour of the community.
File consists of correspondence, mainly with Allan Johnson, and other material regarding Nouwen's presentations at the Consultation on Parish Ministry in Orlando, Florida. The theme of the event was "The Spiritual Life of the Pastor." Also includes correspondence with Brett Webb-Mitchell discussing his work with children with disabilities and his desire to meet with Nouwen in Orlando, annotations on the letter of response confirm the meeting. Includes two pieces of writing from Webb-Mitchell "The Religious Imagination of Children with Disabilities" and "Welcome Unexpected Guests to the Banquet." Also includes travel itinerary, airline tickets for Nouwen and three other members of Daybreak, conference Guidebook and Workshop book, and a number of letters, cards, and photographs for Nouwen regarding the event.
File consists of three photographs, taken by professional photographer Ron van den Bosch, of Nouwen, wearing a blue collared shirt, seated in Rodleigh Steven's trailer likely during a visit with the Barum Circus in Germany.
File consists of two draft typescripts entitled, "Spiritual Formation in Theological Education". In this article, Nouwen contends that the minister has to know his subject matter "by heart". He suggests that theological education does not include theological formation or formation of the heart. He suggests that ministers can be formed to ministry by Lectio Divina, by silence, and by spiritual direction - all in the service and context of community. Nouwen uses an analogy of the boy and the sculptor found in "Clowning in Rome" (1979).
File consists of a letter from Pat Fitzpatrick, a former student from Yale, writing to thank Nouwen for submitting a paper he wrote on van Gogh for publication.
File consists of a memorandum from Nouwen to Sue M., Mark C., Lori S., and Moahengi M. regarding Psalm 119 and a reflection written by Nouwen in preparation for their meeting on January 30th at Dayspring. Includes a copy of the Psalm 139 and Nouwen's reflection on it written in his hand.
File consists of a note for Nouwen from his secretary stating that Dick Nahman called to make an appointment to meet with Nouwen. The appointment was set for January 16th. Annotations on the note indicate the appointment was okayed.
File consists of correspondence with Lon Whitman and other material regarding his visit to L'Arche Daybreak to reflect on his commitment to L'Arche Semence. Includes a postcard and a Christmas card with a photograph of Whitman's family at L'Arche Semence.
File consists of correspondence with Jan Nasmith, regarding a visit with Nouwen and an appreciation of his books and tapes. Annotations on a note from Nouwen's secretary and a copy of a letter from Nouwen in response indicate that the visit was set for January 21st.
File consists of correspondence, with Doreen Cullen, and other material regarding Nouwen's leadership at the parish volunteer workshop for the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto at the De LaSalle Centre, Toronto. The theme of the workshop was "Building Parish Community Integrating Volunteering with Your Faith Development." Includes a newsletter, schedules, a registration form, a folder with materials from the workshop, and an evaluation form summary.
File consists of letters from Mildred Ford, mother to Sr. Ita Ford MM, including a long typed letter from Nouwen, a prayer card for Srs. Maura Clarke, MM and Ita Ford MM (martyred in El Salvador in 1980), as well as letters to the Fords from Paulo Evaristo, Archibishop of São Paulo, a copy of a book inscription by Robert McAfee Brown, a copy of a letter from John Vesey and typescripts of reflections by Sr. Ita Ford.
File consists of correspondence, with William Cooke, and other material regarding Nouwen's address given at the 25th anniversary of the Christian Counselling Service, Hart House Theatre, University of Toronto. Includes two typescript copies of Nouwen's address "A Time to Mourn, A Time to Dance: A Celebration of the Spirit in Healing." Also includes a program, music, notes in Nouwen's hand. A tape and transcript of the event were sent to Nouwen by William Cooke.
File consists of letters from Jim Forest, including two long typed letters from Nouwen, two short typed letters from June E. Hagan, Nouwen's administrative assistant, and a copy of Forest's article "A Vocation in Peacemaking”.
File consists of a letter from Patrick Collins confirming arrangements for Nouwen to lead a reflection for principals and vice-principals from the York Region Roman Catholic School Board at Daybreak.
File consists of correspondence and other material regarding Nouwen preaching at the Eucharist and leading a workshop for Anglican seminarians from both Wycliffe and Trinity Colleges at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. Includes copies of the readings and a map of the University of Toronto, St. George campus.
File consists of a letter from Lee Udell confirming date and time for visit with Nouwen at L'Arche Daybreak. Also includes a copy of Udell's travel itinerary.
File consists of letters from William O. Smith, associate Chaplain of Fort Sanders Presbyterian Hospital (Knoxville, TN), and a typed letter from June E. Hagan, Nouwen's administrative assistant.
File consists of a draft typescript of an article entitled, "Joel and Joelito Filartiga: The Agonizing Cry of a Doctor Artist", that Nouwen wrote on the life and work of Dr. Joel Filartiga. This story, in a shortened form, appears in "Compassion" (1982), as do Filartiga's drawings.
File consists of letters Foster Parents Plan regarding Nouwen's sponsorship of a young boy, Hugo Corini, from Bolivia, including short notes from Hugo's uncle on behalf of Hugo (translated by the agency).
File consists of a letter from David Wilson confirming details for the Fraternity of Priests of L'Arche International Meeting 1992 at Abbaye d'Ourscamp, France. Includes travel itinerary, information sheets, schedules, and a map of a part of France. One of the information sheets is in French.
File consists of correspondence and other material from Don McClanen, regarding a group of six people from the Ministry of Money visiting Daybreak. Includes a postcard and a brochure from the Ministry of Money.
File consists of a letter from Sr. Anne Clare Fox, Chairperson of the Theology Department at Mount Mary College (Milwaukee, WI), a short typed letter from Nouwen, and a short typed note from June E. Hagan, Nouwen's administrative assistant.
File consists of correspondence from Rev. Barbara Sykes, regarding Nouwen speaking at St. Paul's Church, Toronto. Annotations by Nouwen's secretary on a note confirm March 1st at 4:00 PM.
File consists of a card from Paulett Chartrand requesting to visit and speak with Nouwen. Annotations on the card indicate the meeting was set for March 7th.