File consists of a letter from Roland Jansen, and a copy of a long typed letter from Nouwen inviting Jansen to stay at L'Arche Daybreak for the summer. File also includes a copy of a typed letter from Nouwen to Joe Vorstermans, Assistants' Coordinator at L'Arche Daybreak, recommending Jansen for a visit, and a copy of a typed letter from Vorstermans to Jansen inviting him to Daybreak.
File consists of three letters (one addressed to Henri and Adam) from Stephen H. Johnsrud, one requesting a letter of recommendation, and a copy of a reflection by Johnsrud describing a photograph he took. File also includes a copy of a typed letter of response by Connie Ellis, Nouwen's Administrative Assistant, a copy of a typed letter of response by Nouwen, and a copy of a typed letter of recommendation by Nouwen.
File consists of a birthday card and letter from Fr. Ignatius Kukumanu of The Mentally Retarded Welfare Society (Guntur, Andhra-Pradesh, India). File also includes a letter from Fr. Kukumanu to Connie Ellis, Nouwen's administrative assistant.
File consists of a letter and Christmas card from Hugo Kamya. File also includes copies of two typed letters from Connie Ellis, Nouwen's administrative assistant, regarding Nouwen's financial support for Kamya to attend graduate school.
File consists of a postcard and an invitation to the First Holy Communion of Jonathan Ladley, son of Peter and Pat Ladley, on July 2 1989 at Genesis Farm (Blairstown, NJ). File also includes a small piece of card stock with the handwritten notes 'unframed Trinity Icon,' 'photos,' and 'Ladley,' as well as two photographs: one of Peter, Pat, David and Jonathan Ladley, and one of David and Jonathan.
File consists of letters from members of the L'Arche community, including: -Mirelle [last name unknown], [Angelline] [last name unknown], Père Andre, and Père Thomas from L'Arche at Trosly-Breuil -David Rothroek from L'Arche Calcutta -Mary [last name unknown] and Margaret [last name unknown] from L'Arche Carrefour in Haiti -Josephine Lenon from L'Arche Calgary -Rocky and Lolly Rothrock -Judy [O'Donnell] from L'Arche Antigonish -Ric Rose, Director at L'Arche Tahoma Hope, as well as official correspondence from Jaques Macabeo of L'Arche Internationale and from Margaret [last name unknown] of L'Arche in the Americas (including minutes and other documents relating to the Commission on Ecumenism and implementing Roman Catholic guidelines for Eucharistic hospitality in L'Arche communities). File also includes a paper by Bruno Barnhart entitled "L'Arche and Monasticism" and a copy of a reflection by Jean Vanier about the formation of priests and their characteristics for today's world.
File consists of a letter from Lydia G. Banducci of L'Arche Erie, regarding a celebration for the 25th anniversary of Fr. George Strohmeyer's ordination.
File consists of six letters (several sent from L'Arche La Ferme, Trosly-Breuil, France), and three cards from Carl MacMillan. File also includes an invitation to a welcome party for MacMillan as new director of Irenicon from Richard and Carol Wysopal.
File consists of a letter and two cards from Joseph H. Maguire and a copy of a typed letter of response from Connie Ellis, Nouwen's administrative assistant.
File consists of ten letters (one addressed to Connie Ellis, Nouwen's administrative assistant), and an essay from Betty (Elizabeth K.) Mahan. File also includes a newspaper clipping and copy of a typed letter of response from Ellis.
File consists of two cards from Mildred and/or "Grandma" Ford of Maryknoll Sisters; one a get-well card and one card announcing Nouwen's Associate Membership.
File consists of a letter from (Rev.) Tom McKillop. File also includes a letter and initiation from (Fr.) Jim Hannah regarding the 25th anniversary celebration of McKillop's ordination.
File consists of a letter from Raymond J. Mess. File also includes a copy of a typed letter of response from Connie Ellis, Nouwen's administrative assistant, and a copy of a long, typed letter from Nouwen concerning atheism.
File consists of two letters from Elaine Miles regarding the book she edited entitled 'Guiding Stars: A Sampler of Quilters' Favorite Quotations,' and Nouwen's permission to quote him in the book and in the brochure advertising the book. File also includes the brochure.
File consists of three letters from Maurice Leo Monette. File also includes a copy of the Winter 1988 issue of the Catholic quarterly Spiritual Life containing a review by Nouwen of Monette's book 'Kindred Spirits: The Bonding of Religious and Laity.' Attached to the journal is a note from editor Steven Payne thanking Nouwen for his contribution. The note is annotated 'Copy to Maurice Monette.'
File consists of a letter from A.M. Chipman, president of the New Brunswick Pastoral Institute, writing to Connie Ellis, Nouwen's administrative assistant regarding the possibility of Nouwen speaking there in the near future. File also includes background information on the Institute.
File consists of a letter from Gijs Okhuijsen; a copy of a review for one of Okhuijsen's books; and copies of two letters to him, one from Rev. Bill Gaventa, Executive Secretary, American Association On Mental Retardation (Washington, DC) and one from Rev. David E. Schlaver, CSC, Editor and Publisher, Ave Maria Press (Notre Dame, Indiana). File also includes a copy of a typed and signed letter from Nouwen.
File consists of two letters from Sr. Anne O'Meara, R.S.J., writing from Victoria, Australia, expressing appreciation for Nouwen's writing. File also includes a copy of a typed letter of response from Nouwen.
File consists of a get-well card and two letters from Fr. Dennis O'Neill (pastor, St. Clotilde Church in Chicago, IL). File also includes a photocopy of an airline travel itinerary for O'Neill's vacation.
File consists of two letters from Père Thomas Philippe, co-founder of L'Arche Trosly-Breuil. File also includes a copy of his article, "The Spirituality of People with a Mental Handicap or The Consciousness of the Heart".
File consists of an invitation from Don Postema to the wedding of his daughter, Susan Beth Postema, and Daniel Jay Scheeres, on August 27, 1989. Invitation includes a personal note from Postema.
File consists of a memorandum from Jean-Marc Laporte, SJ, of Regis College (Toronto, ON), regarding an upcoming faculty seminar and including his paper ("Bipolar Koinonia: Underpinnings and Ramifications of Ecumenical Dialogue"), to be discussed in the seminar. Also included is a letter from George P. Schner, SJ, of Regis College, including his paper to be given at later faculty seminar.
File consists of meeting minutes of the Richmond Hill Ministerial Association, a thank-you letter from Ellie Duiker, Secretary, Christian Reformed Church of Richmond Hill, a schedule of contributors to the clergy column (including Nouwen), two pamphlets for St. Mary Immaculate Parish Community (Richmond Hill, ON) and one for Young Life of Canada (Vancouver, BC).