Biography of the Pope

We have decided to take a different method of telling Our story. Recently I had occasion to go through my old pictures (October 2009), and will post many with some commentary on that time frame. I will outline them here in criminological order. Also I am redesigning the Vatican In Exile and have hauled a number of files in here, which I will also publish, hoping to use all of this to tell the story of how a man, born David Bawden in Oklahoma City came to be the Vicar of our Lord Jesus Christ. Also I may add some video clips on some pages in order to bring my story to life.

In the timeline below I am adding books that influenced my thinking, both spiritual and secular, since this may help you understand just who Pope Michael is. Remember this section is still under construction as of December, 2009, and may not be completed until Easter 2010 or even later. In fact, I may add things years from now (November, 2009)

Baptism of David Allen Bawden

Early days of the Pope

Advent Wreath 1967

The John Birch Society

Founded on a Rock was given to me for my 12th Birthday

Departing the Novus Ordo

Early Day Traditionalism

Late 1970's with the Society of Saint Pius X

Four Months in Econe. (Also my efforts to apply to the SSPX in 1976)

My time in Armada, Michigan at St. Joseph's House.

August 15, 1980 I entered the brother novitiate at Saint Marys, Kansas in order to show my good faith, hoping to obtain readmission to the seminary.

My picture was removed from the February, 1981 Angelus by Fr. Hector Bolduc, editor.

Departing from the Society of Saint Pius X.

Building a Library to Study for the Priesthood On My Own

May, 1982 Thuc Bishop's Meeting

What Is Wrong With Traditionalism, Fall 1983

The autobiography is slowly coming together. I am slowly completing this and think everything is complete to here. However, I may add stories above as time goes on.

December 26, 1983 Letter to Friends on Traditionalism

Writing of Jurisdiction, During the Great Apostasy

Secular Pursuits in Real Estate and Woodmasters

We Need a Pope

The Enigmatic Tran Van Khoat and the Siri Farce

March 25, 1989 Vow to pursue a Papal Election at all costs

Writing the book

Election Update

Habemus Papam

Immediately after the Election Statement This was drawn up to briefly summarize for the press why we held the election.

Several newspaper articles confirm the fact of the election, the news went world wide on the wire services.

October 1990 trip to Denver, Colorado