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Category Archives: Diary of Bp. McButterpants
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-05-17 – Upcoming ordination
May 17th, 2023 Dear Diary, It’s that time of year! I have an ordination coming up. It’s one of my favorite things to do as a bishop. Everyone’s happy at an ordination. Except for that period a few years ago … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-05-12 – Bishops Statement on Immigration
EDITOR: Still catching up with diary pages from the “mole”. Sometimes the transcription takes a while, too. Some of you might not know all the bishops of the region that includes the Diocese of Libville. Archbishop of Red Bird: John … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-05-07 – Fr. Tommy’s spiritual retreat
EDITOR’S NOTE: Our “mole” on the inside had a family emergency [That part is now invisible and can’t be read.] and was away for a while. Hopefully we will get some more interim pages and get caught up. May 7th, … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-05-02 – Fr. Tommy’s replacement
May 2nd, 2023 Dear Diary, Bad news. Fr. Tommy has more than a sprained ankle. The maley-something bone, the lump on the side of the ankle is broken. No way he can do anything for a few weeks. Vijay has … Read More
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From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-05-01 – Wimpies, again
May 1st, 2023 Dear Diary, Another exhausting Sunday. Confirmations in Prairieville and Watson. False eyelashes must be in again – most of the girls were wearing them. The boys looked confused, though one of them was really chipper. He had … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-04-29 – Upcoming ordination and Fr. Tommy trouble
April 29th, 2023 Dear Diary, Thinking about the deacon Luis’s pending ordination in June. Too bad he’ll be alone up there in the sanctuary for his ordination. I really miss Butch, but he’s up there now having a nice bourbon … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-04-20 – Future financial trouble
April 20th, 2023 Dear Diary, Someone from some subcommittee or other of the USCCB came and gave a presentation. It was supposed to be for me, the priest council, and the clergy who are on my finance council. One of … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-04-18 – Letter from the Nuncio and Reconciliation Fallout
April 18th, 2023 Dear Diary, There outta be an air raid siren when one of these comes in….a letter from the Noonch [Nuncio… ed.]. I hate these! They are ALWAYS a ton of work. And usually for nothing. This is … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-04-15 – Confirmation season
April 15th, 2023 Dear Diary, They’re already telling me I have to gear up for a bunch of confirmations in the Easter season. I haven’t done confirmations for a few years because of the damn pandemic. I gave all the … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-04-12 – Complaints after Easter
April 12th, 2023 Dear Diary, Why is it that right after Easter, when we’re all supposed to be enjoying a little relaxation, all the complaints come in? Sid over at Light of the World Parish (which Tommy is always referring … Read More
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