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Tag Archives: Bp. Fatty McButterpants
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 06-02-25 – Falling into the trap
June 2nd 2025 Dear Diary, This morning began with Chester triumphantly parading around the house with the TV remote clenched in his jaws like a barbarian trophy… chewing. That’s the fifth one the nasty little thief. One more and I’ll … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 25-05-05 – Sink’o dee Mayo!
May 5th 2025, Dear Diary, Well, today’s drive back from Black Duck for our state bishops conflab took a flavorful detour. Fr. Gilbert might have perfect hair, but his driving sometimes leaves me anxious, if I’m not asleep in back … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 25-04-16 – Meeting about updating liturgy in the diocese
EDITOR’S NOTE: This entry seemed particularly apropos, given today’s news of the cruelty of the Bishop of Charlotte, NC. _____ 16 April 2025 Dear Diary, Today was the sort of day that makes you long for an undisclosed sabbatical and … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 25-01-16 – Reconciliation service
Jan 16th, 245 Dear Diary, I hear that Jack is probably going to be cleared, at least Dozer thinks so. He’s been doing daily liturgy for some short hair nuns somewhere, not sure which kind. Probly the scary kind, not … Read More
From “The Private Diary of Bishop F. Atticus McButterpants” – 03-01-25 – Chewrows
Editor’s Note: The “mole” had to made a trip to the native place for family reasons, so the diary entries were not forthcoming. “Nemo dat quod non got!” In this entry, to jog your memory, Fr. Ernesto is pastor of … 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
TheCavalierHatherly on Daily Rome Shot 1645: Homework: “Here is a looser rendering in rhyming trimeter couplets: Blind Joseph was walking, And with his friend talking, Philip’s greatness…”
