File 1036 - Visit of Jean Vanier - December 15 - 17, 1991

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CA ON00389 F4-3-1036

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Visit of Jean Vanier - December 15 - 17, 1991

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  • July - December 1991 (Creation)

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1.5 cm of textual records

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Name of creator

Nouwen, Henri J.M.
(1932-1996)

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University of St. Michael's College, John M. Kelly Library, Special Collections

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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.

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No reproduction of this material without permission of the Archivist.

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      henri-nouwen-fonds.pdf

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      No publication of this material, in whole or in part, without the permission of the Literary Executrix.

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      2000 01

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      Box 195

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      Dates of creation revision deletion

      Added by L Joson, 2 August 2018

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