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Henri Nouwen fonds File
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Long-range Vision for Daybreak Meetings - April 13, 20, 27, 1993

File consists of a letter to Nouwen from Nathan Ball, regarding three meetings arranged for developing a long-range vision for Daybreak. Includes a brief outline for each of the meetings, guidelines for conducting the workshop, and a more detailed outline for the first meeting.

Waterloo Separate School Board- April 17, 1993

File consists of correspondence, from Alan Green, and other material regarding Nouwen speaking to a small group of teachers from the Waterloo Separate School Board at Resurrection Catholic Secondary School, Kitchener, Ontario. Includes a map and a schedule for the day, Nouwen spoke on "Spirituality of Work," "Spirituality of Healing," and led a discussion. Also includes a copy of an article by Nouwen entitled "The Duet of the Holy Spirit: When Mourning and Dancing Are One," from the New Oxford Review, June 1992.

Letters from Tom and Ida Karlin

File consists of letters from Tom and Ida Karlin, three long typed letters from Nouwen (one addressed to an Agnes, who was staying with the Karlins, another mentions the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of his Ordination), a letter from Agnes and a newspaper article about their pioneer lifestyle

Draft of The icon of the Virgin of Vladimir

File consists of a draft typescript of an article entitled, "The Icon of the Virgin of Vladimir: An Invitation to Belong to God". This article was published in Nouwen's book, "Behold the Beauty of the Lord: Praying with Icons" (1987).

Ministry of Correctional Services - April 24, 1993

File consists of correspondence and other material from Brian Inkster, regarding Nouwen's leadership at a retreat for the chaplaincy volunteers of the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre. The retreat took place at the St. Joseph's Centre for Spirituality in Hamilton, Ontario. The theme of the retreat was "Becoming a Healing Community." Includes faxes from Inkster detailing an agenda, directions, and a registration form. Also includes a biography on Nouwen taken from the February 1993 edition of Catholic Digest.

Johns Hopkins Hospital, The Institute on the Ministry to the Sick - May 2 - 3, 1993

File consists of correspondence, with Clyde Shallenberger, and other material regarding Nouwen's participation as a speaker at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, The Institute on the Ministry to the Sick, Baltimore, Maryland. Nouwen spoke on the "Spiritual Life of the Caregiver." Includes pamphlets with agenda and registration form, travel itinerary, plane tickets and copies of cheques and cheque stubs for honorarium, the Dayspring, and travel expenses. Also includes correspondence with Jack Craig, regarding Nouwen attending dinner and liturgy at the Carmalite Sisters of Baltimore Monastery.

Letters from Mariana Keene

File consists of letters from Mariana Keene and three long typed letters from Nouwen, most regarding Keene's role as a reader of early drafts of "A Letter of Consolation" and "Gracias!".

Letter from Tim Kelleher

File consists of a letter from Tim Kelleher and a typed letter from Nouwen regarding the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of his Ordination.

The Scott Mission - May 3, 1993

File consists of correspondence and other material from Margaret Cheung, regarding Nouwen giving a talk at The Scott Mission staff development training seminar, Toronto, Ontario. Includes a history of the Mission, the Mission goals and objectives, and "The Scott Mission Annual Report 1992-93."

Visit of Chris Boucher - May 7 - 9, 1993

File consists of a memorandum from Kathy Christie to Green House regarding a visit by Chris Boucher to Daybreak. He would be staying at the Green House during his visit.

Letters from Dr. Joe and Pat Kelly

File consists of letters from Dr. Joe Kelly and Pat Kelly and a long typed letter from Nouwen, regarding the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of his Ordination.

International Federation of L'Arche - May 16 - 26, 1993

File consists of correspondence and other material regarding the general assembly of the Federation of L'Arche at Notre-Dame de Foy, Cap Rouge, Quebec. Includes program, schedule of services, list of workshops, list of participants, and the "Financial Report: L'Arche Federation Meeting Cap Rouge, Quebec, Canada. May 1993." Also includes "Charter of the Communities of L'Arche" and the "Constitution of the International Federation of L'Arche" to be submitted for approval at the general assembly. Also includes some documents in French.

Visit with Bill Carr - May 28 - 31, 1993

File consists of correspondence with regarding arrangements for Bill Carr to visit Daybreak. A letter of response indicates the Dayspring would be available May 7 - 11 or May 28 - 31. The label of the file indicates the visit was set for May 28th - 31st.

Letters from Dr. James and Elise Kenney

File consists of letters from Dr. James and Elise Kenney, including letters to Nouwen from their son, Christopher, a typed letter from Nouwen and a short typed note from June E. Hagan, Nouwen's administrative assistant.

Drafts of foreword to The way of the living faith

File consists of a draft manuscript and typescript of Nouwen's foreword to Segundo Galilea's book, "The Way of Living Faith: A Spirituality of Liberation" (Harper Collins, 1988). File also includes handwritten notes related to the foreword written on the verso of a letter from H. Pÿfers (dated March 5, 1986).

Letter to Wes and Lynn Kennison

File consists of a long typed letter to Wes and Lynn Kennison from Nouwen, regarding the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Nouwen's Ordination.

Letters from Sr. Frances Kersjes

File consists of letters from Sr. Frances Kersjes, writing from Bolivia, three typed letters from Nouwen, some in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of his Ordination, and a short typed letter from June E. Hagan, Nouwen's administrative assistant.

The Abbey, Portsmouth, Rhode Island - September 21, 1993

File consists of correspondence with Mark Serna, regarding Nouwen's leadership at a day of recollection for the priests of Providence and Fall River dioceses in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. A letter from Serna states that a schedule for the day was sent with the letter, however it is not in the file. Includes a outline for the book "Rebecca."

Letter from Keston College USA (Farmingham, MA)

File consists of a letter from David Ziomek on behalf of Keston College, USA (Farmingham, MA), regarding the newsletter The Right To Believe, published by The Society for the Study of Religion under Communism.

Irenicon - September 24 and 25, 1993

File consists of correspondence with Carol Wysopal and Barbara McEndarfer, regarding Nouwen's speaking at the 10th Anniversary celebration of Irenicon, a L'Arche community, at Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts. Nouwen attended the event with Carl MacMillan and David [last name unknown]. Nouwen gave permission to video tape his presentation. Includes a letter requesting Nouwen speak at Merrimack College Justice and Peace Week and a letter of response declining. Also includes a copy of Nouwen's schedule from September 1993 - December 1994.

St. Augustine's Seminary of Toronto - September 27 and 29, 1993

  • CA ON00389 F4-3-1154
  • File
  • February 22 - [before September 27,] 1993
  • Part of Henri Nouwen fonds

File consists of a letter from Rev. John Boissonneau, requesting that Nouwen speak at St. Augustine's Seminary of Toronto's 1993-1994 Parish Pastor Supervisors' Seminar in Scarborough, Ontario. Nouwen spoke on "Growing Into Priesthood." Includes a schedule for the event and directions.

Letters from David Knotts

File consists of letters from David (Dave) Knotts, including works of Biblical fiction and a dialogue meditation by Knotts.

The Foundation Conference - September 29 - October 3, 1993

File consists of correspondence, mainly with Bob Buford, and other material regarding Nouwen's participation as a speaker at The Foundation Conference at the Four Seasons Inn on the Park in Toronto, Ontario. Nouwen spoke on "Solitude, Community, and Ministry." Includes The Foundation newsletters, conference schedule, information sheets of the other speakers, Travel information, invitation, program, and Nouwen's hotel bill. Nouwen gave permission for his presentation to be audio recorded.

Visit of Rev. David Crippen from Hosanna - October 6 - 9, 1993

File consists of correspondence, with David Crippen, and other material regarding a visit to Daybreak in October 1993. David was planning a community for the physically disabled called Hosanna. The correspondence indicates that the visit did not take place.

Letter from Victor A. Kramer

File consists of a letter from Victor A. Kramer, gathering archival material about Thomas Merton and performing interviews, and a typed letter from Nouwen.

Christian Conference of Connecticut - October 13, 1993

File consists of correspondence, with Rev. Stephen Sidorak Jr., and other material regarding Nouwen's participation as a speaker at the Archbishop John F. Whealon Memorial Lecture Series for the Christian Conference of Connecticut. The event took place at the Saint Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Nouwen attended the event with Bill Van Buren. Includes travel arrangements and copies of cheques for honorarium and travel expanses. Also includes a list of people requesting a copy of the Return of the Prodigal Son poster and details for acquiring the poster.

Draft of L'icone de la Sainte-Trinité

File consists of a draft typescript of an article entitled, "L'Icone de la Sainte-Trinité". The article appears to have been intended for publication in a larger work because it includes page numbers (pages 15 to 18), and a colour reproduction of the icon. A version of this article was published in Feu et Lumière (1986). Nouwen's writing on icons was then later published in his book, "Behold the Beauty of the Lord" (1987).

Wainwright House - October 16 - 17, 1993

File consists of correspondence and other material regarding Nouwen's participation as a speaker at Wainwright House program for clergy in New York City. Includes travel itinerary, plane tickets, and program faculty agreement.

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