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

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

Bishop Caggiano reflects on the Triduum and tells stories about Holy Week from his youth and priesthood. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Mark Brumley is the president of Ignatius Press. Mark has had a fascinating journey of faith, from unchurched to Evangelical to Roman Catholic. He & Bishop Caggiano talk about that journey, publishing, and evangelization. Ignatius Press: https://ignatius.com Links to download the Veritas mobile app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Carey Dougherty is the Executive Director of Malta House, and Michael O'Rourke is the founder and a board member. Malta House is loving home where a mom can stay with her baby for long-term support and a "hand-up" as she journeys to independence and hope. Malta House: https://www.maltahouse.org Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Polycarp of Smyrna, Perpetua & Felicity, Cyril of Jerusalem, Frances of Rome, Francis of Paola, Casimir, and John of God... eight saints for us to reflect on during Lent. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Bishop Caggiano is joined by Ralph Martin, the President of Renewal Ministries, an organization devoted to Catholic renewal and evangelization. Renewal Ministries: https://www.renewalministries.net Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Bishop Caggiano offers some reflections and thoughts on how to make this Lent a good one. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Fr Chris Ford, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Bridgeport, joins Bishop Caggiano to talk about vocations, fostering vocations, and working with young people.

Bishop Caggiano gives some background on Vatican II and tells us the story – and some of the key teachings – from that ecumenical council. -Weds at 12pm on 1350AM, 103.9FM, or the Veritas app- Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Current events are on the docket, including: the pope’s trip to the DRC, the Synod on Synodality, the appointment of Archbishop Prevost, Catholic schools, “the One”, and more. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Christina Bennett had a defining moment when she learned that her mother chose life after making an appointment to abort her. She is now a pro-life activist and will bring her powerful message to St Aloysius in New Canaan at 7:30pm on Feb 8th. Info on the Feb 8th event: https://www.starcc.com/Respect_Life Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

How do you know that God exists? Bishop Caggiano reflects on that question this week on Let Me Be Frank. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

As Pope Francis nears the ten-year mark of his papacy, Bishop Caggiano looks back on his works and teachings to date. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

A tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI: his life and legacy. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Bishop Frank tells the stories of eight lesser-known saints: Peter Donders, Vincent of Saragossa, Marianne Cope, Josephine Bakhita, Jose Sanchez del Rio, Nikolaus Gross, Dulce Lopes Pontes, and Tarcisius. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Bishop Frank reflects on Sandy Hook, suffering, and healing. In the second segment, His Excellency's stories of Christmases in Brooklyn. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Susan DeBartoli is the author of Welcoming the Christ Child with Padre Pio, a beautiful book with daily readings for Advent. Each day helps you follow Padre Pio’s incredible example and welcome the Christ Child into your home and heart during Advent. Little Flower Pilgrimages: https://www.littleflowerpilgrimages.com Welcoming the Christ Child: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/welcoming-the-christ-child-with-padre-pio Links to download the Veritas mobile app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

On December 14th 2012, 20 first graders and six teachers were massacred at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Monsignor Robert Weiss was the Catholic pastor in Newtown that day and still is today. Bishop Frank & Msgr Weiss reflect on that tragic day, as well as on Monsignor Weiss’s 50 years as a priest.

What is the purpose of the Synod on Synodality? What is happening and what are the next steps? Deacon Steve Hodson is spearheading the process in the Diocese of Bridgeport. -Weds at 12pm on 1350AM, 103.9FM, or the Veritas app- Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Bishop Frank gives an update on parish reconfiguration in the diocese and the collaboration that is already happening among parishes. And then, a look at this week’s USCCB general assembly. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Justin Fatica is the founder of Hard As Nails Ministry, which aims to speak straight to the hearts of adults and young people who suffer and to Catholics who feel disenfranchised. Justin travels around the country to spread the news that Jesus is the answer to our greatest need for healing. Hard As Nails: https://www.amazingnation.org Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Bob O'Brien serves on the Young Adult Council of the Diocese of Bridgeport, and helps coordinate the diocesan mentorship program called The Catholic Bridge, which launched earlier this fall and is a component of Bishop Caggiano’s "Call to Renewal". Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Bishop Frank speaks with Fran Schanne, JD about three Supreme Court decisions that were announced last summer: 1) Dobbs v Jackson, 2) Kennedy v Bremerton, 3) Carson v Makin. The three important decisions protect life and religious liberty.

The priests in the Diocese of Bridgeport recently had their convocation, featuring reflections from Scott Hahn. Bishop Frank talks about the convocation, as well as his recent trip to Rome and the topic of forgiveness. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

This week, Bishop Frank reflects on the seven deadly sins… and the opposing virtues that help us overcome those sins. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Things seem to be such a mess in the world - politically, economically, in the Church, and in society. Bishop Frank offers his perspective and his advice on how to maintain hope, and what we can do to help right the ship.

Bishop Frank has an exciting plan to revitalize and completely re-think how we evangelize and form Catholics here in the Diocese of Bridgeport. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Fr Michael Clark, Rector of the Guild of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, joins Bishop Frank to talk about the transformative power of beauty. The Guild: https://jesusguild.org

Bishop Frank reflects on the life and death of Queen Elizabeth II, and the many lessons we can draw from how the queen lived her life in the public eye. Download the Veritas mobile app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

People with gender confusion and their families must be accompanied with both love and truth. How do we do that? Bishop Frank J. Caggiano gives his thoughts this week on Let Me Be Frank.

Fr. Larry Richards joins Bishop Frank J. Caggiano as his guest on Let Me Be Frank this week! Tune in for this lively discussion.

This week on Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Frank is by Fr. Colin Lomnitzer, a newly ordained Priest of the Diocese of Bridgeport.

Last month, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano was preparing to go with Catholic Relief Services to Ghana. Bishop spent months doing the physical and spiritual prep work - and then, because of circumstances outside of his control, he could not go at the very last minute. Why did this happen to him? What lessons did he learn from this experience? How can we find peace in these moments of disruption? Bishop reflects in this week's episode of Let Me Be Frank.

Previously on the show, Bishop Frank has talked about his love of astronomy. On Let Me Be Frank this week, he offers his reflections on the astonishing images from the James Webb telescope. In the second segment, he gives his thoughts on Pope Francis’s apostolic letter: Desiderio Desideravi.

We have a very special Let Me Be Frank this week! Sr. Nathalie Becquart, Under-Secretary for the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops joins Bishop Frank J. Caggiano to discuss synodality and share her perspective and updates on the global synodal process!

The 10 Commandments are not rules designed to hinder our freedoms; they are guardrails set up to help us live freer and more robust lives! On Let Me Be Frank this week, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano talks us through each of the Commandments.

Fr. Wade L. J. Menezes, CPM is a member of the Fathers of Mercy, a missionary preaching Religious Congregation based in Auburn, Kentucky. He is an author and the host of “Open Line Tuesday.” Both Fr Wade & Bishop Frank are speaking at this year's Connecticut Catholic Men's Conference!

On today's Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano talks about what the Dobbs decision means for Catholics and for all who support life at all stages.

The Vicar General of a diocese is a crucial right-hand man for the Bishop. On Let Me Be Frank this week, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano speaks with three vicars general for Bridgeport: Msgr. William Scheyd, Msgr. Tom Powers, and Fr. Rob Kinnally.

Saints Cyril of Alexandria, Athanasius, and Irenaeus offer us important lessons for us today. This week, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano talks about these Church fathers and what we should draw from their witness and teaching. Finally, Bishop closes the show with a listener question on Fatherhood

This week on Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano talks about three Sundays in June: Pentecost, The Most Holy Trinity, and the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. In the second segment, some thoughts on current events.