Is Fr. Henri Nouwen a Faithful Catholic Author?

Father Nouwen, a Dutch priest, is a popular modern spiritual writer who died in 1996.

He was associated with the international L’Arche community, which has done commendable work in serving those with intellectual disabilities. As a writer, Nouwen was known for his Christian humanism. He was not a dissenter, but some critics argue that he could have been stronger in advancing Catholic doctrine in his writings.