Later Life
For the remainder of his life Schuckardt lived in the Seattle area. As reported November 2005, the TLRCC has about 100 members in the area. The article states "At the heart of the mysterious group lies its founder, Francis Konrad Schuckardt, a charismatic leader who considers himself to be the true Pope, according to members of the group." The church has no public address or telephone number.
In 2002 a reporter from The Seattle Times attempted to obtain an interview with Schuckardt for an article, but requests were denied because of health reasons, although the reporter was allowed to conduct an extensive interview with 6 Church members and given access to Church services.
In 2006 Schuckardt consecrated Joseph Belzak (Brother John Francis Marie) as a bishop.
In April 2006, Schuckardt was diagnosed with terminal cancer and died on November 5, 2006.
| Episcopal lineage | |
| Consecrated by: | Daniel Q. Brown |
| Consecrator of | |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Date of consecration |
| Joseph Belzak | May, 2006 |
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