Oblate Summer Institute 2017: The Life and Spirituality of Henri Nouwen

Delve into the life and spirituality of Henri Nouwen. Nouwen was a Dutch Catholic priest, professor, writer and theologian. His interests were rooted primarily in psychology, pastoral ministry, spirituality, social justice and community. Over the course of his life, Nouwen was heavily influenced by the work of Anton Boisen, Thomas Merton, Rembrandt, Vincent van Gogh and Jean Vanier.

After nearly two decades of teaching at academic institutions including the University of Notre Dame, Yale Divinity School and Harvard Divinity School, Nouwen went on to work with mentally and physically handicapped people at the L’Arche Daybreak community in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
Speakers

Sue Moesteller – Mentor and close personal friend of Nouwen
Gabrielle Earnshaw – Author of Love, Henri: Letters on the Spiritual Life
Michael Higgins – Official biographer of Henri Nouwen
Laurent Nouwen – Henri Nouwen’s brother.
Alana Levandoski – Christian musician.
Ron Rolheiser – Nouwen Scholar

Registration

Registration Fee: $85 (does not include meals nor lodging)

Meal Package: $65

Oblate Students may attend free of charge. All other students may attend for a 50% discount. At checkout use this coupon code: student

Student discount does not apply to Meal Packages or Lodging.
Lodging

Lodging available at the Oblate Renewal Center.

$70 single room; $80 double room ($40 per person)

For lodging, please contact Brenda (210) 341-1366 EXT 212