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- Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on New book SHUTS DOWN the old chestnut objections to the Traditional Latin Mass. Get ready to respond to objections and to deepen your understanding.: “samwise: Stop digging. As far as an audio version, you didn’t read my post much less the book. You have…”
- on ASK FATHER: 8 December 2024 is Immaculate Conception but also the 2nd Sunday of Advent – What to do?: “The problem with the comment by Joseph Corvus is that it makes sense, clearly more than we can expect from…”
- on Letter of Bp. Jude Noble to the Faithful of the Diocese of Black Duck concerning 8 December 2024: “Problem is that even setting aside the very strange American Saturday-and-Monday dispensations (is the Immaculate Conception an exception to that…”
- on New book SHUTS DOWN the old chestnut objections to the Traditional Latin Mass. Get ready to respond to objections and to deepen your understanding.: “Here’s another case where a PhD (in music) is opening on Liturgy as though he has an STL/STD: https://onepeterfive.com/author/eschaeferthe-collegium-org/ BXVI…”
- on New book SHUTS DOWN the old chestnut objections to the Traditional Latin Mass. Get ready to respond to objections and to deepen your understanding.: “I listened to his interviews on the new book: https://youtu.be/qcXc3arWIWc?si=Wt6yGeKePCmu-UEi https://youtu.be/q3VQq8Y_-yg?si=MHXuOMkbTk14DGSe Tim Gordon has better arguments than Dr K in…”
- on Letter of Bp. Jude Noble to the Faithful of the Diocese of Black Duck concerning 8 December 2024: “Heartening as the news from Black Duck is, it prompted the realisation we haven’t heard for quite a while from…”
- on ASK FATHER: 8 December 2024 is Immaculate Conception but also the 2nd Sunday of Advent – What to do?: “I am not sure how the rubrics for the traditional Latin Mass could be any clearer: “Sunday I class takes…”
- on New book SHUTS DOWN the old chestnut objections to the Traditional Latin Mass. Get ready to respond to objections and to deepen your understanding.: “samwise: Valid objection Not really, no. Now, it’s my turn to ask: Have you read it yet?”
- on Letter of Bp. Jude Noble to the Faithful of the Diocese of Black Duck concerning 8 December 2024: “How about Anyone around before 1962 can do whatever we want. We are Pre-conciliar. OTHERWISE KNOWN AS BEFORE THE MADNESS!”
- on ASK FATHER: 8 December 2024 is Immaculate Conception but also the 2nd Sunday of Advent – What to do?: “So let me get this straight…. For the N.O., Ascension Thursday is so important that it is moved to a…”
- on ASK FATHER: 8 December 2024 is Immaculate Conception but also the 2nd Sunday of Advent – What to do?: “FSSP Phoenix is transferring to the 9th, probably to be “in union” with the local bishop. Will be interesting to…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1178: Maiestatis ac ditioni vim tuetur et fidem conciliat: “I’m still disappointed the Jacinta and Francisco were beatified under this pontificate (Fatima). Personally I don’t see the miracle associated…”
- on I had a funny thought about a possible US Ambassador to the Holy See – UPDATED: “Besides the general restrictions from the Church against priests holding public office… Would the secular side really be comfortable with…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1179: One two, buckle my shoe…: “Mate in… 6? White to move. [NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be…”
- on New book SHUTS DOWN the old chestnut objections to the Traditional Latin Mass. Get ready to respond to objections and to deepen your understanding.: “Valid objection: Is a PhD in philosophy qualified to pontificate on matters best suited for an STL/STD in Liturgical Studies…”
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Category Archives: Diary of Bp. McButterpants
Letter of Bp. Jude Noble to the Faithful of the Diocese of Black Duck concerning 8 December 2024
This came in via the usual suspects over in the happy Diocese of Black Duck. You will recall that Black Duck shares a border with Bp. F. Atticus McButterpant’s Diocese of Libville. In this letter, Bp. Jude Noble deals with … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus” – 24-05-30 – Bishops meeting
30 May 2024 Dear Diary, Next meeting in Louisville, long haul drive, I think I can do it. Or rather Fr. Tommy or Gilbert, can, drive. At least I don’t have to get on a plane. Happy memories of cousin … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 24-05-12 – Bp. Fatty v. Confirmations
I trust the readership will understand that while I was on my recent Roman Sojourn, I was unable to frequent the usual series of secret dead drops. Therefore collection of entries from the diary were suspended. It is good to … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 24-03-10 – Bp. Fatty convalescing
March 10th, 2024 Dear Diary, Worst Lent ever. Even though I got vaxed a lot I still got the Covid again. Feel better, definitely on the mend, but it was pretty bad. I’d say sick as a dog, but not … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 24-02-08
Febuary 8th, 2024 Dear Diary, Upcoming series of FCMH one each week for the next few weeks. Several hours of boredom punctuated by a few moments of sheer terror. They gave me the reports and the materials ahead of time. … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 24-01-08
January 8th, 2024 Dear Diary, I’ve heard that their getting some kind of birthday party together for me already – it’s over a month away, but it’s never too early to plan something fun. I got a shock when Fr. … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-12-22: Christmas Party
December 22nd, 2023 Dear Diary, I had to drive by myself to the chancery’s Christmas party last night at Razzo’s Steak House because Fr. Tommy said he didn’t want to go. We were on the phone: “What do you mean … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-12-19: Blessing gals and guys
December 19th, 2023 Dear Diary, Blessing of gals and guys. THANKS ALOT. Now WHAT?!? Heck, I bless everything! Houses, cars, new offices in the chancery, campfires at camp, booze, ribs, sandwiches, you name it. It’s like that TV show, “That’s … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-12-17: fait accompli
December 17th, 2023 Dear Diary, It was the usual for Goadate Sunday at SP. I dusted off all the pink jokes and got some chuckles here and there. I guess they’ve heard them. But I had a chance to check … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-12-13 – They’re all against me
Previous… HERE. I guess there is something in the air these days about the Sacrament of Penance. December 13th 2023 Dear Diary, I am pissed off at Fr. Tommy. I’m pissed at Vice. I’m pissed at the ST rector.* I’m … Read More
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From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 2023-12-01 – Fr. Mark Rogers
Background on Fr. Mark Rogers HERE (20 February 2019) – HERE (17 June 2023) – HERE (5 July 2023). November 30, 2023 Dear Diary, Fr. Mark Rogers. Loved Latin and all that stuff. I had to come down on … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus” – 23-11-12 – Bp. Strictland
November 12th, 2023 Dear Diary, This morning Fr. Tommy asked me my thoughts about the mess with Strictland in Texas. I can’t say I know him. He doesn’t hang around the bar after the bp meetings with the group of … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus” – 23-11-11 – Liar, liar, McButterpants on fire
Editor’s note: Many of you have written plaintively about the dearth of news about Most. Rev. Francis Atticus McButterpants, Bishop of Libville, suffragan of the Archdiocese of Red Bird. One priest, a Jesuit as a matter of fact, but Catholic, … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-09-07 – Annual priest convocation
September 7th 2023 Dear Diary, Annual priest gathering. Up early and over to the clergy workshop. Two words in one: one I don’t really like and the other I do. It says in the Bible “he who will not work … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-09-12 – Request that relic of St. Jude’s Arm be brought to Diocese of Libville
EDITOR’s NOTE: There is a reference to an USA Today article about the Relic of the Arm of St. Jude the Apostle, which is presently being brought to parishes through the ministry of Fr. Carlos Martins of Treasures of the … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-08-28 – A visit to a Hispanic parish for food (and Fr. Luis)
August 28, 2023 Dear Diary, It was Fr. Luis’s “homecoming” this weekend, back to the parish he went to when he immigrated here, got involved and decided to pursue priesthood. Thank heaven he’s now over at Christ the King, though! … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-08-22 – A visit to the seminary
August 22nd, 2023 Dear Diary, Went up to the regional seminary for the start of the new academic year. The rector invited me to celebrate Mass and then stay for lunch and offer some reflections. I drove. I didn’t recall … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-08-15: The return of Fr. Tommy. The dime drops.
August 15th, 2023 Dear Diary, I had kind of a shock today, but I’m hoisting a scotch anyway and breaking out the caviar ’cause it’s a relief to have Fr. Tommy back. Things have kinda slipped through the cracks the … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-08-09: Vetitum guy
August 9th, 2023 Dear Diary, The vetitum guy from the Pie Town diocese faked a coronary! Claimed he had chest pains, went to ER, they couldn’t find anything, but admitted him for more evaluation. He calls for the Catholic chaplain … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-08-06: Fr. Tommy update
August 6, 2023 Dear Diary, Finally! Fr. Tommy’s coming back. Next Tuesday, on the Assumption. After his month-long June “exercise” retreat (ugh, exercise) and then being holed up in Canby all July, waiting to get in to see the doctor, … Read More
Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on New book SHUTS DOWN the old chestnut objections to the Traditional Latin Mass. Get ready to respond to objections and to deepen your understanding.: “samwise: Stop digging. As far as an audio version, you didn’t read my post much less the book. You have…”
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