Let Me Be Frank | Bishop Frank Caggiano’s Podcast | Diocese of Bridgeport, CT

Happy Easter! Alleluia! We are in the octave of Easter and just at the start of the 50-day Easter season! We celebrate this joyous season with some fun... opening up the mailbag so Bishop Frank can answer listener questions, like: ...where was the Garden of Eden? ...has there been a recurring theme in your homilies throughout your priesthood? ...what is the protocol for meeting a pope? ...what are the signs of possession? Bishop Frank says that Easter is like a diamond with many different facets. This year, he is focusing on hope. Pax Christi, Steve Lee The other guy on Let Me Be Frank Notes Email List Support Veritas Other Veritas Shows The Tangent (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)

In the midst of chronic illness and suffering, whether we're going through it or we're accompanying a loved one, Bishop Frank Caggiano reminds us that "only God has the full perspective. For me, to be cured is a good... but it may not be the ultimate good." Maureen Pratt has faced down a lifelong chronic illness, and The Peace In The Storm Project was born out of her experiences. She joins Bishop Frank to talk about facing difficulties with faith, the epidemic of loneliness, why Pope Francis gave her a thumbs-up, and more. Maureen will be at St Aloysius in New Canaan on April 16th if you'd like to hear more from her and meet her in person. Notes The Peace In The Storm Project Email List Support Veritas Other Veritas Shows The Tangent (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)

"Death is not a lightswitch. It's a process; it happens in stages." That was the theme of Bishop Frank Caggiano's conversation with Mike Carlon. Mike wrote The Waiting Room, a novel about two families who are in the hospital with their dying loved ones on Christmas Eve. After losing both his brother and his mother in the course of 13 months, Mike woke up in the middle of the night and began writing this book. Bishop Frank & Mike dive deep in to many topics, including: ...how do we confront and handle the end of life of a loved one? ...where are the dead, and what is the veil that separates the living and the dead? ...what are the stages of the process of death? ...how is an author born, and how do you tell a good story? Pax Christi, Steve Lee The other guy on Let Me Be Frank Notes Email List Support Veritas Other Veritas Shows The Tangent (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)

"You think, if you live your life well, that you'll be absolved of any suffering... What was God up to in all of this?" One year ago, Jason Trennert, much sought-after investment strategist, found himself in his own Garden of Gethsemane. Two weeks after being offered a post in the Treasury Department, he found himself in a brutal fight against cancer... even losing his ability to walk. In a candid conversation with Bishop Frank Caggiano, Jason shares how his faith, family, and his career, were reshaped by this life-altering event. Jason joins Bishop Frank to talk about building a career on Wall Street, starting his own company, sickness & faith, and fighting the good fight. Previously on Veritas Jason's Appearance on the Tangent on Veritas Catholic Network Notes https://jasontrennert.com https://www.strategasrp.com Veritas Email List Support Veritas Other Veritas Shows The Tangent (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)

We will all have some experience with death. That reality is especially poignant during Lent. Bishop Caggiano speaks with Stephen Doran, a neurosurgeon and Catholic deacon who has written a tremendous book (especially good to pick up for the next few weeks of Lent) called To Die Well. Some of the things they discuss include: ...what, actually, is death? ...how can we prepare for death (our own and our loved ones')? ...how does living well prepare us for, and lead us to, dying well? ...what difference does a doctor's spiritual life make in the care he or she provides? By the way, we are blessed, in the Diocese of Bridgeport, to have the St Luke's Guild to strengthen and edify and provide community for healthcare professionals. Notes Support Veritas Instagram Facebook Other Veritas Shows The Tangent (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)

"The one mistake most people make is: they give Satan too much power." Msgr Stephen Rossetti, an exorcist with the Archdiocese of Washington, founded and leads the St Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal. Spiritual warfare is the topic of this week's Let Me Be Frank, and Msgr Rossetti & Bishop Caggiano answer questions like: ...what is deliverance ministry? ...how do you distinguish between psychological issues and demonic influence? ...do demons dwell in places as well as in people? ...what are the signs of oppression and of possession? ...what's the problem with tarot cards, necromancy, ouija boards and other forms of divination? ...why are relics, rosary beads, and other holy things so effective against demons? This is a tremendous, and very important, conversation. Enjoy! Notes St Michael Center for Spiritual Renewa Email List Support Veritas Other Veritas Shows The Tangent (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)

What Christ Suffered examines the passion and crucifixion of Jesus Christ through the eyes of a physician, detailing Jesus's suffering from a physiological and medical point of view. And... the book is even more than that. It is also a reflection on Paul's words to the Colossians: "Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I complete what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church." In other words: how can we suffer well and how can we suffer for the benefit of others? Dr McGovern is Bishop Caggiano's guest this week on Let Me Be Frank, and I'm confident that this book would be a tremendous resource for you this Lent. Oh, and what prompted Bishop Frank to say: "Harvard... we don't talk about them"? Pax Christi, Steve Lee The other guy on Let Me Be Frank

Blessed Ash Wednesday to you. Bishop Caggiano helps us begin Lent on the right foot, as he reflects on: ...what are the two focuses of Lent for each of us personally? ...what is the purpose of this season of penance? Where is the journey heading? ...what can we expect to see in our churches over these 40 days? We also talked about Archbishop Fulton Sheen, whose upcoming beatification was confirmed by the Vatican, as well as about Bishop Caggiano's recent audience with Pope Leo XIV. By the way, this diocesan Lenten pilgrimage is a fantastic way to spend your Lent and prepare for Easter. Pax Christi, Steve Lee The other guy on Let Me Be Frank Notes Email List Support Veritas Other Veritas Shows The Tangent (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)

Original broadcast 2/23/22... Lent is just a week away - and the time to prepare is now! Bishop Frank reflects on the three "Ps" of Lent: poverty, prayer, and penance, this week on Let Me Be Frank. Veritas Catholic Network

"My parents loved me..." That's how Fr Gregory Pine OP began his testimony when Bishop Frank asked about his journey of faith. Fr Gregory joined us on Let Me Be Frank to talk about his new book: Training The Tongue And Growing Beyond Sins of Speech... which details how we can elevate our speech, enhance conversation, and (most importantly) cultivate communion. Fr Gregory & Bishop Frank also talk about: ...are there times when you should withhold the truth? ...can reading the classics enhance our speech and communication? ...what role does humor play in conversation and interaction? ...how do Millennials & Gen Z differ in their relationship with Truth? You will certainly enjoy this conversation! And be sure to pick up a copy of Training the Tongue for Lent. Pax Christi, Steve Lee The other guy on Let Me Be Frank Notes Email List Support Veritas Other Veritas Shows Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Let Me Be Frank with Bishop Frank Caggiano (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)

The Holy Spirit is on the move. Bishop Caggiano has observed that there is a turning of the tide, a window of opportunity, a newfound openness to the Catholic faith in people who were not open just a few years ago. There are quantitative and qualitative signs… a perfect storm of events and circumstances coming together that bode very hopefully for the growth of the Catholic faith. What does this perfect storm mean? What caused it? How do we take advantage of it? Bishop Frank looks at a number of factors, including: demographic shifts, the strength of the Church on the continent of Africa, and economic realities in the US… how should we respond to this window of opportunity? Listen or watch… and find out! Pax Christi, Steve Lee NOTES Notes Email List Support Veritas Other Veritas Shows The Tangent (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)

When we suffer, we suffer because we try to find happiness in something that will never give it to us," Fr Daniel Chowning said. Yes... and that wasn't even the "quote to remember from this episode", according to Bishop Frank! Fr Daniel Chowning OCD is a Discalced Carmelite priest and author of Healed by Love: Contemplation as a Path of Healing according to St John of the Cross. Fr Daniel joined Bishop Caggiano to talk about: ...who are the Carmelites, and who was John of the Cross? ...what exactly is the Dark Night of the Soul? ...what is contemplation? ...how can we find true healing? This is a fantastic conversation. Enjoy! NOTES Email List Support Veritas Other Veritas Shows The Tangent (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Daily Gospel Reflection (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)

What is one great success Bishop Frank is proud of? What is one regret that he carries with him? Where does the money from Sunday collections go? Why don't all the parishes in the diocese follow the same rituals? Yup, it's another mailbag episode of Let Me Be Frank! Bishop Caggiano answers the questions above, plus many more. Enjoy! Pax Christi, Steve Lee

It's our 2025 year in review... the three biggest takeaways in the Catholic Church, in the Diocese of Bridgeport, and in the personal life of Bishop Frank Caggiano. A recurring theme in all three: hope vs discouragement. Plus, Bishop Frank's resolutions for 2026. Enjoy! Pax Christi, Steve Lee The other guy on Let Me Be Frank Email List: https://www.veritascatholic.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy9oYx0t7imNDH5nLwSiM8Q Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veritascatholic/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/veritascatholic/ Other shows The Tangent: https://thetangent.podbean.com/ Daily Gospel Reflections: https://dailycatholicreflection.podbean.com/ The Frontline With Joe & Joe: https://thefrontlinewithjoeandjoe.podbean.com/ Restless Catholic Young Adults: https://restlesscatholicmedia.podbean.com/

Gladiator. I can’t believe I forgot to mention Gladiator. Bishop Caggiano and I were at St Joseph’s High School to take student questions for this episode of Let Me Be Frank, and they asked some excellent questions, like: “When someone says the Holy Spirit revealed something to them; how do we know they’re telling the truth?” “In God’s eyes, is the Pope holier than I am?” “How do you stay open to the Holy Spirit’s guidance, especially when Jesus seems to be absent?” …and when one student asked “What’s your favorite movie?” Bishop gave his answer and then turned to me. I blanked. I named three excellent movies, but I forgot to mention Gladiator. Anyway, happy New Year! Enjoy this fun and informative conversation with St Joseph HS seniors! Pax Christi, Steve Lee The other guy on Let Me Be Frank