The Wild Reed

Thoughts and reflections from a progressive, gay, Catholic perspective.

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Name: Michael J. Bayly
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota, United States

I was born and raised in rural Australia but am now living in the US where I serve as the executive coordinator of the Catholic Pastoral Committee on Sexual Minorities (CPCSM) the editor of The Progressive Catholic Voice, and co-chair of the Minnesota-based Catholic Coalition for Church Reform. I established The Wild Reed as a sign of solidarity with all who are dedicated to living lives of integration and wholeness – though, in particular, with gay people seeking to be true to both the gift of their sexuality and their Catholic faith. The Wild Reed simply invites people to observe and reflect upon one man’s progressive, gay, Catholic perspective on faith, sexuality, politics, and culture.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Happy Birthday, Mitch


In the United Kingdom today, my nephew Mitchell celebrates his 12th birthday.

Happy Birthday, Mitch!

These first two photos were taken when Mitch and his family returned to Australia for a visit during my longer-than-expected sojourn back home in Australia (May 2006-January 2007) as I awaited the completion of my application for U.S. green card status.



Above: Mitch (right) with his Dad (my older brother, Chris) and his younger brother Brendan - July 2006.



Above and below: Mitch on the trampoline. These photos were taken when I visited Mitch and his family in the United Kingdom during the summer of 2005.




Above: Mitch - December 2000.



Above: Another one from the archives! This photo from 1998 shows my parents and I with Mitch and his brothers. From left: Brendan, Mitch, Ryan, and Liam. It was taken in my hometown of Gunnedah.



Above: The last time I saw Mitch in July 2006 I snapped this memorable image!

In August of this year, Mitch and his family will visit me in Minnesota, an event that I’m greatly looking forward to!


See also the previous Wild Reed posts:
Happy Birthday, Ryan
Happy Birthday, Sami
Happy Birthday, Layne
Happy Birthday, Brendan
My Brother, the Drummer
Like Father, Like Daughter
A Rabbit’s Tale
The Bayly Family - July 2006
Catholic Rainbow (Australian) Parents
Gunnedah
Remembering Nanna Smith


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1 Comments:

Anonymous Mitch said...

Dear Uncle Michael,

Thank you lots for the book, i had always seen this book in shops and thought it looked interesting. i have always wanted to read it and now i can!

i just got back from Bath. it was a school trip. i will tell you all about it when we come to America! i can't wait to get there!

Love from Mitch

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