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Category Archives: Diary of Bp. McButterpants
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-07-04 – Day off
Editor’s Note: Entries from the diary come in when our “mole” can get at them. Also, some aren’t appropriate to post for reasons of confidentiality etc. It’s a tough call. July 4th, 2023 Dear Diary, Had nothing on calendar. Asked … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 2019-02-21 – New personal stationary
Dear Diary, June 21st, 2023 The new personalized notes that Mrs. Kennedy ordered for me a couple of month ago arrived today. Finally! So classy! Cards and envelopes and a tear-off pad. Fr. Tommy worked with me on it because … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 2019-02-20 – The problem of Fr. Mark Rogers
Editor’s Note: Due to the mention of Fr. Mark Rogers, we asked the mole to search back through previous photos to learn more. Here is something of what was turned up from 2019. ____ 20 February 2019 Dear Diary, There … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-06-17 – Back from the meeting
Editor’s Note: Obviously it wasn’t possible for our mole to access the Diary while +F.Atticus was at the Bishops Meeting in Orlando. However, this just came over the transom. 17 June 2023 Dear Diary, Florida. GAH! Move and you sweat. … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-06-12 – Going to the bishops meeting
June 12th, 2023 Dear Diary, Off to Orlando for the bishops’ meeting soon. It’s like heading into a sauna. At least that’s how I remember Florida. Whew. Squeezing into an airplane seat even first class. It’s just not much fun … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-06-10 – More on that problem couple and the Nuncio
EDITOR’S NOTE: +F.Atticus is referring to a couple who asked for his blessed at a reconciliation service back in Lent. HERE There was serious fallout. The couple claimed that +F.Atticus blessed their marriage and now the Nuncio is involved. HERE … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-06- 06 – Finance Council Meeting From Hell
June 6th 2023 Dear Diary, Another FCMFH about our underfunded pension obligations. They keep telling me we’re doing all right financially because I keep people happy and coming to church! I’m not convinced that I’m the reason. Maybe I am, … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-06- 01 – Trinity Sunday
EDITOR’S NOTE: It has been hard to obtain fresh entries recently. It’s possible that with +F.Atticus taking more naps, access to the Diary has been more difficult. June 1st, 2023 Dear Diary, Had to have a quiet week after the … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-05-21 – Cufflinks
May 2st, 2023 Dear Diary, Yesterday and that “passionate” question got me thinking about my cufflinks. They’ve almost all have great memories for me because they were mostly given. Anyway, I went to look at them and counted 50 pairs. … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-05-20 – “Breakout” session
EDITOR’S NOTE: Pages are trickling in slowly. Sorry, but that’s just the way it is. May 20th, 2023 Dear Diary, Fr. Tommy is still doing his exercises. I hope he gets back soon. I hate to say it, but he … Read More
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