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

Dr. Peter Kilpatrick, the President of Catholic University of America, sits down with Bishop Frank Caggiano to discuss the tenets of Catholic education at the University, the importance and pillars of academic freedom, his son's experience with astronomy (he discovered the kilonova), and the relationship between faith and reason!

Today, Bishop Frank Caggiano exercises his pious imagination and meditates on what the passion must have been like for certain people directly present during it. Other Veritas Shows the Tangent Restless Daily Gospel Reflection The Frontline with Joe & Joe the Word made flesh

Steve and Bishop Frank take a break from serious topics as we traverse Lent and answer some of your lighter questions today. Next week they get back to the serious topics, Holy Week and Easter! Daily Gospel Reflections on Veritas Catholic Network The Tangent on Veritas Catholic Network Restless Catholic Young Adults

Do you know why it’s important for a cemetery to be on the grounds of a Catholic church? There’s a theological reason for walking through a cemetery to get to the front door… Bishop Caggiano talks to Dean Gestal, Executive Director of Fairfield County Catholic Cemeteries, on this week’s Let Me Be Frank. They discuss death, preparing for death, bereavement for those who have lost loved ones, and more.

Dr Steven Cheeseman, Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Bridgeport, joins Bishop Caggiano this week on Let Me Be Frank. They talk about the state of the schools here, and the very many exciting programs they are putting together to proactively keep improving Catholic education. These include the Aquinas Institute, the Wellness Initiative, and the Seton Collaborative. OTHER VERITAS SHOWS Daily Gospel Reflections the Tangent Restless Catholic Young Adults the Front Line with Joe and Joe the Word made flesh

This week on Let Me Be Frank, the Bishop interviews Marie Oates, the Executive Director of the Saint John Paul II Center for Communications about her new role and plans in the diocese of Bridgeport. They speak about the importance of sharing the stories of Catholics throughout the diocese, how to use modern media to share those stories, and how they plan to increase the Bishop's media presence in the Diocese of Bridgeport!

Today, Bishop Frank Caggiano talks about the concrete plans for the Diocese of Bridgeport's participation in the Eucharist Revival, what he calls, the Eucharistic Renewal. By listening to today's episode you'll see how the Bishop's plan with The One intertwines with the National Eucharistic Revival, how he hopes to bring about MASSIVE conversion of heart for the people in his diocese, and how YOU can participate in this Renewal! Be sure to listen for when the Eucharistic Revival will be coming to your city, and even your parish! OTHER VERITAS SHOWS! Daily Gospel Reflections on Veritas Catholic Network (our newest podcast!) The Tangent on Veritas Catholic Network Restless Catholic Young Adults The Frontline with Joe & Joe the Word made flesh

Today is Ash Wednesday and Lent is already upon us. This week on Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Caggiano helps us enter into Lent with an open heart and a ready disposition. He explains what Lent is and reflects on how we should prepare spiritually, including some suggestions for spiritual reading. His Excellency mentioned one book, in particular, that really caught Steve's attention: Lent and Easter With The Church Fathers. This book will walk through Lent, one day at a time, with a different commentary from a Church Father reflecting on Lent itself or the Mass reading from the day. CHECK OUT VERITAS'S NEWEST PODCAST Daily Gospel Reflections on Veritas Catholic Network is a two minute daily Gospel Reflection by Fr. Sam Kachuba. He helps YOU start your day with the Gospel! Apple Spotify Podbean

Fr. Michael Clarke joins Bishop Frank Caggiano to discuss the importance of beauty and art. From stained glass windows to christian music fests (and everything in between), Fr. Michael is able to provide a unique and expert point of view on the evangelical power of beauty, the important role it plays in the catechesis of Catholics, and how it is beauty, most of all, that aids Catholics as they seek to enter into the mysteries of the faith. NOTES http://Jesusguild.org

Bishop Caggiano hosts Pierre Ferragu, the producer for the new live theater production about St. Bernadette, Lourdes. They discuss the moments of grace Pierre has experienced working on this show, the challenges of bringing this production to America (it's coming soon!) and the importance of evangelizing our culture through the medium of theater. LINKS Email List Instagram Facebook Let Me Be Frank is a Catholic Podcast, hosted by Bishop Frank Caggiano, the Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport. Each week, Bishop Caggiano discusses matters of faith, culture, or entertainment, always through the lens of the Catholic Faith!

If you keep submitting your questions and Bishop Frank Caggiano will keep answering them! This week's episode is chalk full of questions about the Church, the Faith, and Bishop's own life. And, of course, Steve joins in too! Today's questions include: How did you find out that you were going to be named a Bishop? Do you have any advice for new Bishops? Why do we call Priests Father? Why do we call ourselves Catholic? What's your favorite junk food? and more! submit YOUR questions for Bishop Caggiano to [email protected] and you can be featured on our next mailbag episode! LINKS Facebook Instagram Veritas

Bishop Frank Caggiano discusses and defines true accompaniment. He then explores the concept in light of spiritual direction and the Sacrament of Confession asking, "what does spiritual direction entail?" and "is your confessor your spiritual director?". Bishop Caggiano also dives into the different Guilds in the Diocese of Bridgeport, from the St. Luke Guild which serves the Catholic Healthcare Community to the Sacred Heart Guild which seeks to serve everyone in the Diocese by sharing God's beauty! Please Rate, Review, and Share the show! #Catholic

This week’s episode of Let Me Be Frank featured two major topics. The first, is a reflection from His Excellency, Bishop Frank Caggiano, on the recent declaration from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, Fiducia Supplicans. Bishop Caggiano, hoping to provide clarity to the Diocese, explains when certain kinds of blessings are acceptable, the importance of seeking to understand the true desires of those asking for blessings, and the importance of accompaniment. After this short segment on the implementation of Fiducia Supplicans in the Diocese of Bridgeport (the first 10 minutes or so) Bishop Caggiano interviews Patrick Donovan, the director of the Institute for Catholic Formation in the Diocese of Bridgeport. They discuss the importance of parental catechesis and how the Diocese is helping parents grow in their own faith so they can raise their children to be faithful sons and daughters in the Church. LINKS The Institute for Catholic Formation in the Diocese of Bridgeport Veritas Catholic Network Veritas Instagram Veritas Facebook

Bishop Frank Caggiano is joined by Fr. Jeffrey Kirby to discuss his new book A Year with the Popes: Daily Meditations with the Vicar of Christ They discuss: Fr. Kirby's experience as a Papal Missionary of Mercy The importance of the Sacrament of Confession as a Sacrament of Healing The lived experience of the early popes, especially how the call to the papacy was considered a call to martyrdom the relationship between St. Peter and St. Paul, how this translates to the relationship between Popes and Bishops. Pope St. Clement of Rome's letter to the Corinthians, and how it is a witness to Papal Authority in the 2nd century and much more! Fr. Kirby LINKS Fr. Kirby's Website Fr. Kirby's Morning Offering TAN Books - A Year with the Popes VERITAS LINKS Veritas Instagram Veritas Facebook Veritas

Bishop Frank Caggiano interviews Dr. Paul Kengor about his book A Pope and a President. They discuss: Pope St. John Paul II's and Ronald Reagan's roles in the ending of the Cold War and the fall of Communism President Reagan's faith, namely, how important it was to him The Communist role in the attempted assassination of Pope St. John Paul II President Reagan's interest in Our Lady of Fatima and much more! LINKS A Pope and a President Veritas Instagram Veritas Facebook Veritas Website Please like, subscribe, and share! AMDG!

Dr. Shannen Dee Williams joins Bishop Frank Caggiano to discuss her new book Subversive Habits: Black Catholic Nuns in the Long African American Freedom Struggle. They discuss: The desegregation of the American Catholic Church The heroic efforts of the First Black Sisters in America How to get information about the first Black Catholic communities into the hearts and minds of Catholics in America The importance of celebrating National Black Catholic History Month Why so much African American history is actually Catholic history and What happens when you fail to tell the truth about Black Catholic history Don't forget to share and subscribe! AMDG! LINKS Insta: https://www.instagram.com/veritascatholic/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/veritascatholic/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoLPXluXSvSfqwXOYdmjHK2eZhLEDOgoA VERITAS: www.veritascatholic.com

Bishop Frank Caggiano is joined by Damien O'Connor on today's episode of Let Me Be Frank! They discuss the importance of living out the vocation of fatherhood. Why spouses should pray together every single day How suffering is the privileged path to unity with God The importance of vulnerability in fraternity the Knights of Columbus COR ministry and much more! LINKS Knights of Columbus COR Ministry Let Me Be Frank Instagram Facebook Veritas Catholic Network

This week on Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Frank Caggiano gives us his advent reflection and answers YOUR listener questions! He answers: Can you explain a votive mass and the process of securing one for a parish? What is the process of becoming a deacon? Can women be deacons? Which Old Testament biblical figure would you choose to be? Have you ever been part of or performed an exorcism? Why did Jesus only choose to show himself to apostles, instead of the Jews and Romans as well? this, and much more! LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veritascatholic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veritascatholic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzRVecYGPxcG3rKQX0WDeAQ Veritas: https://www.veritascatholic.com/

The USCCB voted (240-2) last week to write a letter of support to Pope Francis with the hope that he might name St. John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church. Bishop Frank Caggiano teaches about St. John Henry Newman's life, conversion, and theological prowess on today's episode of Let Me Be Frank! LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veritascatholic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veritascatholic/ Veritas: https://www.veritascatholic.com/

Bishop Caggiano is joined by Monsignor Powers to discuss his time as the 24th rector of Pontifical North American College in Rome. The discuss: The Pontifical North American College's Papal Visit The history of the Pontifical North American College The beauty of Advent in Rome Rome being the "fifth dimension" of Seminary Formation and much more! Please follow, rate and review the show! LINKS Bishop Caggiano's social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bishopfrankcaggiano/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BishopCaggiano/ Veritas Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veritascatholic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veritascatholic/ Veritas: https://www.veritascatholic.com/

Bishop Caggiano teaches from Deacon Matthew Newsome's book the Devout Life, walking through several meditations on death. What is hell like? What is heaven like? How is your judgement decided? All this and more, on Let Me Be Frank. This week's listener question: "What is College Seminary and what is Major Seminary?" LINKS Deacon Matthew Newsome's the Devout Life: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-devout-life/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/veritascatholic/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/veritascatholic/ Veritas: https://www.veritascatholic.com/

Catholic Bishop, Bishop Frank Caggiano discusses how to properly understand Sacred Scripture; defining inspiration & inerrancy, detailing what is essential for salvation, and elaborating on how the kerygma is at the heart of the Gospel. He also answers this week's listener question about the Guilds in the Diocese of Bridgeport. LINKS Veritas: https://www.veritascatholic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BishopCaggiano Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bishopfrankcaggiano/?hl=en Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/bishopcaggiano?lang=en

Bishop Frank Caggiano answers a mailbag-full of questions from you, our listeners. Links to the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Today on Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Caggiano is joined by Joseph Pearce. Joseph shares his own conversion story, explains the evangelical power of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, & G.K. Chesterton, and delves into the importance of beauty in our modern world! LINKS https://jpearce.co/ https://www.veritascatholic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/veritascatholic/ https://www.facebook.com/veritascatholic

Bishop Frank Caggiano speaks with Jason Evert about working with young people, the true meaning of chastity, and gender issues. The Chastity Project: https://chastity.com/ Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Bishop Frank Caggiano discusses the 16th century Protestant Reformation, and the lessons we can take away today to avoid similar mistakes. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Bishop Frank Caggiano dives deep into history with HW Crocker III, author of "Triumph: The Power and the Glory of the Catholic Church". Triumph: https://www.regnery.com/9781684514922/triumph/ Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Bishop Frank Caggiano talks about the early years and the development of the papacy - from St Peter to St Gregory the Great. Links to download the Veritas mobile app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Bishop Frank Caggiano reflects on the love of Mary and the example she sets for all of us. In the second segment, he answers a mailbag full of your questions. Links to download the Veritas mobile app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Bishop Caggiano gives a teaching on Christology. "Who do you say Jesus is?" Your answer should lead you to an encounter and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Bishop Frank Caggiano is joined by Dr. John Bergsma, Professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville and Vice President for Biblical Theology at the St Paul Center for Biblical Theology. Dr Bergsma is the author of many, many books (with deep theology and awesome stick figures!). John Bergsma, PhD: https://catholicbibleteacher.com Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Bishop Frank Caggiano talks about some lesser-known Catholic saints: Martin de Porres, Sr Thea Bowman, Pierre Toussaint, Sharbel Makhlouf, and Joseph of Cupertino… and then, more listener questions! Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Bishop Frank Caggiano talks about the National Eucharistic Revival and how the Revival will take place in the Diocese of Bridgeport. In order for the Revival to really take root, we need to first transform the culture and cultivate the soil of each town, parish, and individual soul. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen #mindfulness vs #prayerfulness

Bishop Caggiano recaps World Youth Day in Lisbon, reflects on his catechism sessions with young adults, and talks about the side trips his group took in Portugal. -Weds at 12pm on 1350AM, 103.9FM, or the Veritas app- Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Bishop Frank is in Fatima with a group of teens & young adults ahead of World Youth Day. He talks about the first leg of their trip and about the meaning of the message of Fatima. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

As Bishop Caggiano prepares to head to Lisbon for World Youth Day, he reflects on the five previous WYDs he attended as a catechist. Then… reflections on summertime, being busy, …and rain. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Bishop Caggiano answers a whole show-full of listener questions. Email: [email protected] or record: https://www.veritascatholic.com/contact your questions for Bishop Frank! Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Human trafficking is a reality even here in the NY metro area & Connecticut. Bishop Caggiano speaks with Nita Belles & Jamie Manirakiza, two women who are doing tremendous work to combat this evil. In Our Backyard: https://inourbackyard.org/ Partnership to End Human Trafficking: https://peht.org/ Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

What happens during a papal conclave? What are the rules and procedures? With the Holy Father’s health making news lately, Bishop Caggiano has received a lot of questions on this topic. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Bishop Frank discusses recent news from the Vatican, the US, and the diocese. And then, an entire segment of your questions! Email: [email protected] or record one here: https://www.veritascatholic.com/contact. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Chorbishop Michael Thomas, Vicar General of the Eparchy of St Maron, joins Bishop Frank to talk about the Eastern Rites of the Catholic Church – particularly the Maronite Rite. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

There are lots of great opportunities here for young adults to engage with others in the Faith. Bishop Caggiano is joined by Steven Velardo, Chair of the Diocesan Young Adult Council, and Angelica Bakhos, Assistant Director of Campus Ministry. Young adults: https://catholic203.com/ or Instagram @catholic_203 Campus ministry: https://fccsu.org/ or Instagram @fccsuconnect

Bishop Caggiano talks about the lives and example of six young saints: Carlo Acutis, Chiara Badano, Jose Sanchez del Rio, Pier Giorgio Frassati, Gemma Galgani, and Francesco Possenti. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

The Lord created all things visible and invisible, and there is a spiritual world of angels and demons… and spiritual warfare. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Mike Donoghue, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, joins Bishop Frank this week to talk about all of the excellent work CC is doing around the area. Catholic Charities of Fairfield County: https://www.ccfairfield.org/

Bishop Frank is joined this week by Patrick Kelly, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus.

There is much happening in the diocese of Bridgeport… from the launching of the JPII Center for Evangelization, to AI-powered catechism, to parish happenings… Bishop Frank talks about many of the latest initiatives. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Chris Otis is the director of youth ministry at St Aloysius Parish in New Canaan, CT. She talks with Bishop Frank about how to engage young people in the Faith and set them afire for the Lord. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Bishop Frank speaks with Peter Kreeft, philosophy professor at Boston College and author of almost one hundred books. They discuss philosophy, teaching young people today, and his new book series: Socrates’ Children. Socrates' Children: https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/socrates-children-box-set Download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

It’s all about Easter today as Bishop Frank reflects on this most important and incredible of days. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen