Recording of interview with Joe Vorstermans (Vol.2)

Joe Vorstermans is an executive member of the Henri Nouwen Society and lives and works in L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON). Vorstermans was the assistant's coordinator in 1986 when Nouwen arrived at L'Arche Daybreak. In 1996 Vorstermans became pastor while Nouwen was on sabbatical and subsequently had to lead the L'Arche Daybreak community through the grief process with Nouwen's death.1 (out of 4) audio cassettes (1 hr., 23 mins.)Title based on contents of the item. ; Located in audio cassettes box 15. ; Reference copies of the audio cassettes are available (located with originals). ; The interview is transcribed and available electronically or in hard copy. ; Digitized February 4, 2011.For more information please contact Special Collections, the University of St. Michael's College.Item consists of four audio cassettes SR2007 66 96 83 v1, SR2007 66 96 83 v2, SR2007 66 96 83 v3 and SR2007 66 96 83 v4. The recordings feature Joe Vorstermans being interviewed by Elisabeth Pozzi-Thanner at the Henri Nouwen Society offices in Richmond Hill, ON. Vorstermans recalls Nouwen performing Mass, Nouwen assisting after core member Raymond Batchelor's accident, Nouwen going to Homes for Growth (Winnipeg, MA), the L'Arche assistant's retreat and Nouwen's letter writing. Themes present in Vorstermans' interview include immigration, Jean Vanier, Alzheimer's disease, L'Arche Daybreak over time, interfaith community, Bill van Buren and Nouwen's legacy