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Category Archives: Diary of Bp. McButterpants
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
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-04-06 – Foot or hand washing
April 6th 2023 Dear Diary, Holy Thursday. Monday Thursday as Tommy keeps saying for some reason. I suppose it kind of feels like the beginning of the week. Whatever. They are really nagging this year so there are last minute … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-04-01 – Reconciliation service
April 1st 2023 Dear Diary, Lenten reconciliation service at the cathedral. Different stations for reconciliation set up with six priests and me. We used one of the old “box” confessionals for the people stuck in the past! God love ’em. … Read More
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From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-03-31 – Meeting with clergy
March 31st 2023 Dear Diary, Had an all afternoon meeting with the clergy yesterday. I’ve decided it’s time to redo our diocesan policy book so we’re tackling the question of whether the diocese should be divided into deaneries or vicariates. … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-03-28 – A trip to the convent
March 28th 2023 Dear Diary, Spent most of today with the nuns at Good Heavens convent (or is it Good Shepherd? I’m never sure). Those old gals have really been through a lot. They survived that investigation a few years … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-03-24 – Priests retirement home
March 24th 2023 Dear Diary, Gave an afternoon of recollection at the retired priests’ home yesterday. During drinks before dinner, ancient Msgr Hinckley motioned for me to come over. Wasn’t sure I wanted to do that, since he’s been picking … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 23-03-21 – Troubled seminarian
The “mole” has been stuck at home with a bad cold and so there have not been any entries for a few days. We hope for a swift recovery. Meanwhile, here’s an oldie. September 20th 2023 [2022] Dear Diary, Shocked … Read More
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