Description: (Catholic Priest, Professor, Writer and Theologian)
Henri Nouwen, a Dutch Catholic priest, professor, writer, and theologian, had a diverse range of interests including psychology, pastoral ministry, spirituality, social justice, and community. He taught at respected institutions such as the University of Notre Dame, Yale Divinity School, and Harvard Divinity School. Influenced by figures like Anton Boisen, Thomas Merton, Rembrandt, Vincent van Gogh, and Jean Vanier, Nouwen later focused on working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at the L'Arche Daybreak community in Richmond Hill, Ontario.