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Interview with Steven Berry

File consists of an interview with Steven Berry interviewed by Sue Mosteller at the Henry Nouwen Society office (Richmond Hill, ON). Berry is from Manchester, VT where he is the Pastor of a small church. Berry first met Nouwen as a student at Yale then becoming his teaching assistant; Nouwen also acted as Berry's spiritual director. Berry recounts experiences of Nouwen visiting with his family, lecturing, performing the Eucharist and teaching him about Philippians 2 1-11 and the recognition that he is servant of Jesus. Themes present in Berry's interview include the death of a child, community, and racial. The interview has been transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Jessica Filon

File consists of an interview with Jessica Filon interviewed by Joe Vorstermans at the Henri Nouwen Archives at St. Michael's College (Toronto, ON). Filon is a student at the University of Toronto working at the Henri Nouwen Archives. Filon's interview consists of Filon explaining the types of letters held by the archives that Nouwen received and collected throughout his life and the responses he typically wrote to accompany them. The interview is transcribed and available in hard copy.

Interview with Frank Hamilton

File consists of an interview with Frank Hamilton interviewed by Sue Mosteller in Dallas, TX. Hamilton is a retired Air Force Chaplain and Presbyterian pastor living on the Sheppard Air Field Base, TX. Nouwen was Hamilton's spiritual director from 1982-1993 and they remained friends until Nouwen's death. Hamilton remembers Nouwen for his spirituality, visiting to L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON), traveling to see Nouwen's father in The Netherlands, on retreats to Oakland, CA with Kevin Dwyer and Al Carrasco and to Germany with the Flying Rodleighs trapeze act and editing Nouwen's books. Themes present in Hamilton's interview include the Second World War, brokenness, homosexuality, confession, Nouwen and money and film and television. The interview is transcribed and available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Elizabeth Porter

File consists of an interview with Elizabeth Porter interviewed by Gabrielle Earnshaw at the offices of the Henri Nowen Society (Richmond Hill, ON). Porter lives and works as an assistant coordinator at L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON); she is also a teacher. Porter met Nouwen on his initial visit to L'Arche Daybreak in 1985 and they subsequently became friends when Nouwen moved to L'Arche Daybreak permanently in 1986. Porter recalls Nouwen's counseling after core member Raymond Batchelor's accident, Nouwen's decision to go to Homes for Growth (Winnipeg, MA) and his relationship with Adam Arnett. Themes present in Porter's interview include spiritual formation, Nouwen's relationship with core members, Nathan Ball, community, Judaism, icon of the Beloved Disciple, writing, Gordie Henry and L'Arche International. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

Job descriptions

File consists of job descriptions and profile information for positions at the Catholic New Times of Editor, Editorial Assistant/Reporter, Associate Editor, Assistant Editor, Marketing Manager (also called Production and Advertising Manager), Business Manager, and Circulation Manager.

Faith and Sharing Bulletins

The file consists of Faith and Sharing bulletins from 2003 to 2005.

Included are French and English copies from:

October 2003 - Vol. 30 No. 1
April 2004 - Vol. 30 No. 2
October 2004 - Vol. 31 No. 1
April 2005 - Vol. 31 No. 2
October 2005 - Vol. 32 No. 1

Henri Nouwen: priest writer and spiritual guide

File consists of a flyer for the event that was to take place on June 10 and 11, 2005. Speakers were Bob Durback, Sue Mosteller and Rabbi Albert Lewis. The event was presented by Aquinas Emeritus College and Dominican Center at Marywood.

Two important events - one weekend!

File consists of a flyer for the event that was to take place on April 22 and 23, 2005. The speaker was Jeff Imbach, President of the Nouwen Society. He spoke on "Solitude in Engagement and Loneliness: A Comparative Look at Thomas Merton and Henri Nouwen's Experience of Solitude" and "From Fear to Love: A Prayer Retreat for Today's World."

Watt, R. Browning (Roly)

File consists of records involving Roly Browning Watt, Barrister and Solicitor, in his capacity as an executor of the Nouwen Estate. Included in the file are book sales lists and reports; budget sheets pertaining to staff funding at the Nouwen Archives; correspondence between the HNLC, Michael J. Christensen and Rebecca Laird regarding a proposed writing project about Nouwen and spiritual direction; taxation and legal service invoices; meeting notes, budgets, blueprint copies, estimates, invoices and account reports regarding the Dayspring addition; correspondence between Nathan Ball and legal counsel Dorothy Brophy regarding the termination of the Nouwen Estate and the creation of the Henri Nouwen Literary Trust; and various documents, predominantly fund transfers, requiring Browning Watt’s signature. Also included in the file are requests, and the associated payment slips, for video recordings, including Nouwen’s appearance on the Hour of Power at the Crystal Cathedral.

Henri Nouwen article

File consists of a newspaper clipping with a reproduction of a 1989 photograph of Nouwen standing in a grassy yard, with his arm around a tree.

Interview with Carl MacMillan

File consists of an interview with Carl MacMillan interviewed by Elisabeth Pozzi- Thanner (location unknown). MacMillan lives and works as the community leader at L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON). MacMillan recalls sharing in spiritual direction with Nouwen, discussing Homes for Growth (Winnipeg, MA) and building the Dayspring chapel at L'Arche Daybreak. Themes present in MacMillan's interview include migration, illness, siblings, institutionalization, homosexuality, Nouwen's accident, Nouwen's sexuality, Nouwen as celebrity, film and television, The National Association of Retarded Citizens, Nouwen's death and Nouwen's legacy. The interview is transcribed and is available in hard copy.

Interview with Mary Alice Santos

File consists of an interview with Mary Alice Santos interviewed by Errol Stein in Plant City, FL. Santos was a program manager at the University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame, ID) and now lives in Plant City, FL. Santos first met Nouwen at the University of Notre Dame in 1964. Santos recalls Nouwen as a busy young Priest at Notre Dame, Nouwen's naivety and niceness, Nouwen marrying her son and visiting her family in Mexico. Themes present in Santos' interview include illness, the Department of Psychology at Notre Dame, South America, aging, death and Spanish. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with John Santos

File consists of an interview with John Santos interviewed by Errol Stein in Plant City, FL. Santos is a psychologist, gerontologist and former chair of the Department of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame, ID) living in Plant City, FL. Santos first met Nouwen at the Menninger Foundation (Topeka, KA) and was a member of the Notre Dame faculty when Nouwen came to Notre Dame; they became lifelong friends. Santos recalls meeting Nouwen's parents, Nouwen's relationship with the Santos' children, Nouwen officiating at his son's marriage and Nouwen's uselessness at regular tasks. Themes present in Santos' interview include war, the United States Army, South America, Brazilian Peace Corps, death, Nouwen and academia and liberation theory. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Jan van den Bosch

File consists of an interview with Jan van den Bosch interviewed by Peter Naus in the Netherlands. van den Bosch is an entrepreneur living in the Netherlands. The interview is transcribed and available electronically and in hard copy. All of the transcriptions and recordings are in Dutch. Brief English notes from the interviewer are available in the file. They include: "Jan is an entrepreneur who owns businesses in Holland as well as in the US. He used to work for a Dutch evangelical TV station and in this capacity he made several TV programs about Henri. In fact, Henri got his heart attack on the eve of a trip to St. Petersburg were he was to go with Jan to make a TV program featuring Rembrandt's painting of the Prodigal Son that figured so prominently in Henri's book 'The Return of the Prodigal Son'. It is rather remarkable that Jan, who comes from an ultraconservative, Protestant background, ever got interested in Henri's work, let alone became a close friend of him. Just like Ron van den Bosch, he reminded me sometimes of Henri because of the way he talked and gestured. Jan did not feel comfortable talking about Henri's homosexuality; I'm surprised he even mentioned it. Overall however, he was very cooperative and eager to give his impressions of Henri".

Documents of the Secretary, North American Committee

The file consists of material gathered by the secretary of the North American Committee. Included in the file:

1 Original list of the Faith and Sharing Federation fonds produced by Madeleine Seguin, August 15, 1994
2 Documents relating to the deposit of records to Archives Deschalets, Ottawa, in 1993-1994 and the donation of the records to University of St. Michael’s College in 2004
3 List of Faith and Sharing North American Committee contacts, addresses and phone numbers, 2002

Interview with Maxine Clarke Beach

File consists of an interview with Maxine Clarke Beach interviewed by Michael Christensen and Rebecca Laird at the Lily Guard Hotel in Ocean Grove (NJ). Beach lives in Chatham, NJ and is Vice-President of Drew University and Dean of the Drew Theological School (Madison, NJ). Beach met Nouwen as a student of Harvard University (Cambridge, MA) from 1983 to 1985. Beach recounts experiences with Nouwen at the Catholic Retreat Centre (Boston, MA) and a 1991 speaking engagement at the Scarrett Bennett Centre (Nashville, TN). Themes present in Beach's interview include social justice, ministry in Africa, 'The Wounded Healer' and 'The Genesee Diaries'. There is a colour print in the file of Beach posing on stone steps with flowers in the background. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Jurjen Beumer

File consists of an interview with Jurjen Beumer interviewed by Peter Naus in Haarlam, The Netherlands. Beumer is Director and Pastor of Oecumenisch Diaconaal Centrum Stem in de Stad in the Netherlands, or Voice in the City, a religious-based welcoming house for people in distress. Beumer wrote the biography 'The Spirituality of Henri Nouwen' published in 1996. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically and in hard copy. All transcriptions and recordings are in Dutch. Brief English notes from the interviewer are available in the file. They include, "His story was fascinating, informative and balanced in its description and evaluation of Henri as a person and of his work. This is perhaps not surprising given that Jurgen wrote the first biography about Henri. He raised some intriguing and important questions. It's unfortunate we did not have enough time to pursue them."

Interview with Kathy Bruner

File consists of an interview with Kathy Bruner interviewed by Gabrielle Earnshaw at the Henri Nouwen Archives and Research Collection at St. Michael's College (Toronto, ON). Bruner lives in Bloomington, IN and is a Special Education Coordinator for the public school system. Bruner lived in several L'Arche communities including L'Arche Buffalo and L'Arche Washington. Bruener first met Nouwen at a Jean Vanier retreat (Washington, DC) and they subsequently developed a very strong bond living together at L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON); after the death of her partner, John O'Brien, Nouwen was a significant source of comfort to Bruner and her son Tim. Themes present in Bruner's interview include relocation, racial issues, social justice, community, death, depression, the father figure and grief. The interview is transcribed is available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Steve Ellis

File consists of an interview with Steve Ellis interviewed by Gabrielle Earnshaw at L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON). Ellis a retail manager and guitarist living at L'Arche Daybreak. Ellis met Nouwen through his mother, Connie Ellis, and subsequently lived with him at L'Arche Daybreak from 1986-1995. Ellis remembers Nouwen's personality, Nouwen's relationship with children and core members and the eulogy Nouwen gave at Connie Ellis' funeral. Themes present in Ellis' interview include music, sports, traveling, Jean Vanier, L'Arche Trosly, fate, normalcy, Rembrandt's 'The Return of the Prodigal Son', community and Nouwen's letter writing. The interview has been described and is available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Robert Ellsberg

File consists of an interview with Robert Ellsberg interviewed by Michael Christensen (location unknown). Ellsberg lives in Ossinging, NY and is an editor with Orbis Books. Ellsberg met Nouwen through his sister, Mary Ellsberg, and subsequently became his editor at Orbis Books. Ellsberg recounts experiences of Nouwen at Harvard University (Cambridge, MA), working with his wife, Peggy Ellsberg, and their relationship through Orbis Books. Themes present in Ellsberg's interview include the Catholic Worker Community (New York, NY), activism, Dorothy Day, introduction to the Catholic faith, Nouwen's personality, Nouwen as passive aggressive, Nouwen's death, Sue Mosteller and the Nouwen Literary Trust and Nouwen's sexuality. The interview is transcribed and available electronically and in hard copy. Two versions of the transcription are in the file accompanied by a printed email from Ellsberg to Joe Vorstermans explaining the two versions.

Interview with Terry Hargrave

File consists of an interview with Terry Hargrave interviewed by Joe Vorstermans at Hargrave's office in Amarillo, TX. Hargrave is a professor of counseling and therapist at the Amarillo Family Institute in Amarillo, TX. Hargrave met Nouwen through Malcolm Street; Nouwen counseled Hargrave through difficult periods in his life. Themes present in Hargrave's interview include abuse, introduction to the Catholic faith, The Navigators, marriage, aging, film and television, depression and Nouwen's legacy. The interview is transcribed but only available in hard copy.

Interview with Gordie Henry

File consists of an interview with Gordie Henry interviewed by Maureen Wright and Errol Stein at L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON). Henry was Nouwen's friend, traveling companion and spiritual directee at L'Arche Daybreak. Prints in the file are of Henry's childhood and life at L'Arche Daybreak; two of the prints are of Nouwen and Henry and one shows Henry at Nouwen's grave. One page of post interview notes by Wright are also in the file. The interview is not transcribed and only available on audio cassette.

Interview with Jeff Jackson and Maurice Monette

File consists of an interview with Jeff Jackson and Maurice Monette interviewed by Sue Mosteller and Joe Vorstermans at their home in Oakland, CA. Jackson works in health care management and Monette is an organizational leadership coach and professor. Monette met Nouwen at the Centre for Concern, a social justice agency in Washington DC and introduced him to Jackson once Jackson and Monette were married. Monette and Jackson recall visits with Nouwen and Frank Hamilton and sharing advice on spirituality and sexuality. Themes present in the interview include social justice, rejection, loneliness, homosexuality and religion, intimacy, and coming out. The file also includes 'Unmeasured Words: Reflections on the death of a Dear Friend' by Monette. The interview is in two parts, solely Monette and Monette and Jackson together. The interview is transcribed and available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Steve Jenkinson

File consists of an interview with Steve Jenkinson interviewed by Gabrielle Earnshaw (location unknown). Jenkinson works at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, ON. Jenkinson met Nouwen as they were both residents of Richmond Hill, ON. Nowen commissioned Jenkinson to build a sculpture for L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON). Themes present in Jenkinson's interview include kinship, death, art, the circus, nationality and the United States of America. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Siobhan Keogh

File consists of an interview with Siobhan Keogh interviewed by Sue Mosteller in Toronto, ON. Keogh is a professional engineer living in Toronto, ON. Keogh met Nouwen as an assistant at L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON) and he later became her spiritual director when she was an associate member. Themes present in Keogh's interview include immigration, the Youth Corps, education, gender roles, General Electric, dancing and marriage. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Gerard McCrane

File consists of an interview with Gerard McCrane interviewed by Joe Vorstermans at McCrane's home at the Maryknoll Residence (Chicago, IL). McCrane is a Catholic priest and Maryknoll missioner and the former director of the Instituto de Idiomas language school in Cochabamba, Bolivia. McCrane met Nouwen in South America when Nouwen attended the Instituto de Idiomas in 1981. McCrane recalls Nouwen's experiences in South America, Nouwen's 25th anniversary ordination celebration and Nouwen's intention to enter the priesthood permanently in South America. Themes present in McCrane's interview include the Korean War, Maryknoll, Martin Luther King, language and Nouwen as celebrity. Brief notes from Joe Vorstermans summarizing the interview experience are also in the file as well as McCrane's business card. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Wayne Muller

File consists of an interview with Wayne Muller interviewed by Sue Mosteller at the San Damiano Retreat Centre in Danville, CA. Muller is an author, psychotherapist and minister living in Fairfax, CA. Muller met Nouwen as a student at Harvard Divinity School (Cambridge, MA) from 1983-1985; Muller took Nouwen's retreat course. Themes present in Muller's interview include alcoholism, AIDS, conscientious objection, war, death, grief, Buddhist mediation, Nouwen's sexuality, fundamentalism and Nouwen's legacy. The interview has been transcribed and is available electronically and in hard copy.

Interview with Laurien Nouwen

File consists of an interview with Laurien Nouwen interviewed by Peter Naus in the Netherlands. Laurien Nouwen is Nouwen's sister and lives in The Netherlands. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy. All transcriptions and audio recordings are in Dutch. Brief English notes from the interviewer are available in the file. They include: "Henri's sister did not provide much new information but it was nevertheless valuable to get her impressions of her famous brother, especially since she does not consider herself to be a very spiritual person".

Interview with Paul Nouwen

File consists of an interview with Paul Nouwen interviewed by Paul Naus in the Netherlands. Paul Nouwen is Nouwen's brother and he lives in the Netherlands. The print is of Paul Nouwen dressed formally and posed in front of a painting; the picture is taken from his shoulders up. The interview is transcribed and available electronically and in hard copy. All transcriptions and recordings are in Dutch. Brief English notes from the interviewer are available in the file. They include: "Unfortunately because of a mix-up our interview started almost an hour late and Paul seemed a little discombobulated as a result. The interview also had to be shortened because of another appointment Paul had made. Much of the interview was focused on his disappointment about the lack of contact between himself and his brother and sister. Although he expressed much affection for Henri and indicated to have much respect for his publications, he had some critical things to say about him as well. A day or so later, Paul phoned me to tell me how much he enjoyed the interview, and especially the fact that he had been allowed to tell his story without being interrupted by questions. He also noted that he had no idea ahead of time that he was going to talk about his disappointment and sadness regarding the strained relationship with his brother and sister."

Interview with Claude Pomerleau CSC

File consists of an interview with Claude Pomerleau CSC interviewed by Errol Stein and Sue Mosteller at Joe Vorsterman's home in Richmond Hill, ON. Pomerleau lives in Portland, OR and is a Professor and Director of the Social Justice Program at the University of Portland (Portland, OR). Pomerleau met Nouwen as a student at the University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame, ID) in 1966. Themes present in Pomerleau's interview include retreats at Lake Michigan, Holy Cross priests, language, education, the University of Chile, Nouwen's death, the Henri Nouwen Society, South America and Nouwen and drama. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Father Bill Scanlon

File consists of an interview with Father Bill Scanlon interviewed by Sue Mosteller at the St. Mary Immaculate Church (Richmond Hill, ON). Father Scanlon lives in Richmond Hill, ON and is the Roman Catholic Parish Priest at St. Mary Immaculate Church. Father Scanlon met Nouwen as St. Mary Immaculate Church was Nouwen's home parish when he lived at L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON). Father Scanlon recalls giving pastoral care and the Sacrament of Reconciliation to Nouwen and holding a Priest's retreat in which Nouwen attended. Themes present in Father Scanlon's interview include the Eucharist, Jean Vanier and Nouwen's grave. The interview is transcribed and available electronically or in hard copy; there are two hard copies in the file.

Interview with Lorenzo Sforza-Cesarini

File consists of an interview with Lorenzo Sforza-Cesarini interviewed by Gabrielle Earnshaw at L'Arche Dayspring (Richmond Hill, ON). Sforza-Cesarini is a councilor living in Richmond Hill, ON). Sforza-Cesarini met Nouwen when Sforzi-Cesarini visited L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON) in 1986 and subsequently became a resident; Nouwen was Sforza-Cesarini's spiritual director. Themes present in Sforza-Cesarini's interview include illness, Rome, Southdown (Aurora, ON), Nouwen's death, the Eucharist, praying with Nouwen, writing and Nouwen's funeral in The Netherlands. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy; there are two copies of the transcription in the file.

Interview with Regina Spinola

File consists of an interview with Regina Spinola interviewed by Joe Vorstermans at the Henri Nouwen Society Offices (Richmond Hill, ON). Spinola lives in Brazil and is a physiotherapist. Spinola met and lived with Nouwen for eight months at L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON) in 1986. The interview is not transcribed and is only available on audio cassette.

Interview with Harold Weinstein

File consists of an interview with Harold Weinstein interviewed by Maureen Wright at Weinstein's home in Markham, ON; Weinstein is a retired jeweler. Weinstein's daughter Ellen lived as a core member with Nouwen at the L'Arche Daybreak community (Richmond Hill, ON). Weinstein recalls celebrating Ellen's Bap Mitzvah and Passover with Nouwen and how Nouwen helped in Weinstein's relationship with his daughter. Themes present in Weinstein's interview include music, Judaism, Glengarda (Windsor, ON), Nouwen's death, Nouwen as a messenger, Nouwen's gestures and the 'Mourner's Kaddish'. Post interview notes from Maureen Wright and a copy of a Jewish prayer are also in the file. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy; there are two hard copies in the file.

Interview with Lon D. Whitman

File consists of an interview with Lon D. Whitman interviewed by Joe Vorstermans at L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON). Whitman is a community leader living and working in L'Arche Erie (Erie, PA). Whitman first met Nouwen at a retreat in Denver, CO and subsequently visited him at L'Arche Daybreak and became his friend in the L'Arche community. Whitman recalls Nouwen in group and personal settings and his interest in the Flying Rodleighs. Themes present in Whitman's interview include migration, L'Arche Trosly (France), South America, L'Arche Harbour House (Jacksonville, FL), corporate life and Madame Vanier. The interview is transcribed and available electronically or in hard copy.

Nouwen society leaders to visit Fuller

File contains an article by Willy Hernandez entitled "Nouwen Society Leaders to Visit Fuller" published in The Semi, Fall Week 8, November 15-Nov.19, 2004, Fuller Theological Seminary.

Inquiries and requests - literary centre

File consists of correspondence and reference material regarding the Henri Nouwen Society and Nouwen related requests or events. Included in the file are newspaper clippings and articles; an update about a Japanese translation of Sabbatical Journey; letters from Nouwen readers, including some unaware of his death; book reviews; newsletter subscriptions; thank you notes for books received; and requests regarding material in the Nouwen Archives. Also in the file are the Spring 2001 and Fall 2001 Daybreak Publications catalogue; correspondence from Brother Christian at the Abbey of the Genesee; copies of the Winter 2002-3 and Quarter 2002 editions of The Religion and Spirituality Division Quarterly (newsletter of the AAMR); reviews of Beth Porter’s anthology Befriending Life; brochures and a ticket for the premier of Straight to the Heart: The Life of Henri Nouwen; and list of Nouwen’s books.

Adieu Henri

File consists of an article by Claude Pomerleau about his friendship with Nouwen. Article was published in Portland, The University of Portland Magazine, Autumn 2004, vo. 23, no. 3, p. 10.

L'Arche Audiovisual Collection

  • CA ON00389 C5
  • Collection
  • 1968 - 2004

Collection consists of audiovisual materials featuring recordings of events given by and used by members of l'Arche International/Internationale. This material includes 1708 audio cassettes, 37 videocassettes, 8 film reels, and 78 audio reels. Much of the material features recordings created at L'Arche retreats internationally, such as the Covenant Retreat, Renewal Retreat, and Faith and Light Retreat. Prominent speakers include Jean Vanier, Henri Nouwen, Joe Egan, Robert Larouche and Sue Mosteller.

The majority of the audio files feature Jean Vanier, usually speaking at retreats. The film reels are recordings made and collected by L'Arche Daybreak, and feature a CBC film on Daybreak (from 1970), pilgramages and trips made by Faith and Light and Daybreak. There is also a film reel of Jean Vanier.

Collection has been arranged into eight series:

  1. Head of House and regional meetings
  2. Covenant retreats
  3. Faith and Sharing
  4. Federation meetings
  5. Assistants' retreats and meetings
  6. L'Arche Renewals
  7. Other events, talks, and speakers
  8. Audio reels and film reels

Collection also includes a binder which functioned as a catalogue for many of the cassettes that were housed at l'Arche Daybreak until 2004 and 2006. This binder is located in series 7.

L'Arche Daybreak (Association)

Promotional material for a retreat on the heart of Henri Nouwen with Michael Christensen and Rebecca Laird, July 30 - August 1, 2004

File consists of a brochure for a retreat on the heart of Nouwen led by Christensen and Laird at the Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center from July 30-August 1, 2004. Also consists of a brochure for an Annual Lenten Seminar to be led by Christensen and Laird entitled "The Heart of Henri Nouwen: Beyond Belief to Religion on the Heart", held from Feb. 10-12, 2005 at Ocean Grove.

Interview with Mary Bastedo

File consists of an interview with Mary Bastedo interviewed by Gabrielle Earnshaw at the Cedars Retreat House at L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON). Bastedo is an assistant living and working at L'Arche Daybreak. Bastedo first met Nouwen at L'Arche Trosly (France) and subsequently lived and worked with him at L'Arche Daybreak until his death. Bastedo recalls opening Dayspring Chapel with Nouwen and Nouwen's assistance after core member Raymond Batchelor's accident. Themes present in Bastedo's interview include the Unitarian Church, Jean Vanier, social justice, celibacy, introduction to the Catholic Church, Faith and Life, Nouwen's sexuality, Nouwen's death, Nouwen as celebrity, Mary and interfaith. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Alvarro Carrasco

File consists of an interview with Alvarro Carrasco interviewed by Sue Mosteller and Joe Vorstermans in Oakland, CA. Carrasco is an engineer living in Oakland, CA. Carrasco met Nouwen through Michael Harank while working at Holy Redeemer Church and developed a long term friendship with him. Themes present in Carrasco's interview include sexuality, the father figure, death, homosexuality and religion, acceptance and intimacy. Carrasco's interview is a part of an interview conducted with his partner, Kevin Dwyer. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Harvey Cox

File consists of an interview with Harvey Cox interviewed by Rebecca Laird at the Harvard Divinity School (Cambridge, MA). Cox is a professor of Divinity at Harvard Divinity School; he was Nouwen's colleague at Harvard from 1983-1985. Cox recounts Nouwen's experiences with colleagues, administrators and students at Harvard. Cox remembers Nouwen for his personality and deep spiritual insights. Themes present in Cox's interview include Nouwen as unconventional and Nouwen as a professor. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Carmen Ellis

File consists of an interview with Carmen Ellis interviewed by Gabrielle Earnshaw at L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON). Ellis is a head of house in the L'Arche Daybreak community. Ellis met Nouwen through her mother-in-Law, Connie Ellis, and subsequently lived with him in the L'Arche Daybreak community. Ellis remembers lunches with Nouwen, his relationship with L'Arche core members, praying with Nouwen, Nouwen's gestures and Nouwen's comfort through Ellis' mother-in-law's illness. Themes present in Ellis' interview include community, Jean Vanier, L'Arche Trosly, the mother figure, Nouwen's sexuality and Nouwen's funeral. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Peggy Ellsberg

File consists of an interview with Peggy Ellsberg interviewed by Rebecca Laird and Michael Christensen in Ossinging, NY. Ellsberg is a college professor in Ossinging, NY. Ellsberg met Nouwen through her husband, Robert Ellsberg, and subsequently became his editor for 'Gracias' and other work. Ellsberg recounts experiences with Nouwen performing Mass, driving and going to the Catholic Student Centre at Harvard University (Cambridge, MA). Themes present in Ellsberg's interview include Nouwen and academia, Nouwen's good taste, depression and Nouwen's legacy. The interview is transcribed and available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Michael Harank

File consists of an interview with Michael Harank interviewed by Joe Vorstermans in Oakland, CA. Harank is a registered nurse living in Oakland, CA. Harank met Nouwen at 1980 Catholic Worker conference (New York, NY) and through Robert Ellsberg subsequently became his assistant while at Harvard (Cambridge, MA) and in South America. Harank recounts handling Nouwen's correspondence, Nouwen's gestures and assisting in the decision to go to L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON). Themes present in Harank's interview include repression, the Vietnam War, conscientious objection, Holy Cross College (MA), the Catholic Worker Movement, Dorothy Day, Vincent van Gogh, sexuality, AIDS, Bethany House, Nouwen's funeral, Adam Arnett and Laurent Nouwen. Two poems Harank wrote after Nouwen's death are also given in the interview. The interview is transcribed and available electronically or in hard copy.

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