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- December 20, 2004 (Creation)
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0.7 cm of textual records. - 1 computer disk. - 2 audio cassettes (ca. 3hrs)
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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.
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Title based on contents of the file.
The audio cassettes have been removed from the file and rehoused in audio cassettes box 8. Reference copies of the audio cassettes are available (located with originals).
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- Bastedo, Mary (Subject)
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Added by T Wong, 23 October 2018