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

The terrible suffering in Ukraine is getting worse by the day. Bishop Frank and Steve discuss the ongoing war, as well as reflect on war itself in the context of our Catholic faith.

Bishop Edvard Kawa, Auxiliary Bishop of Lviv, Ukraine, and Bishop Paul Chomnycky, CSRV, Bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Diocese of Stamford, Byzantine Rite Eparchy join Bishop Caggiano and Steve Lee on a special episode of Let Me Be Frank. How to help the people of Ukraine: CRS / Caritas Ukraine: https://support.crs.org/donate/donate-ukraine Ukrainian Congress Committee of America: https://ucca.org Ukrainian Catholic Church in the US: https://ukrarcheparchy.us

This week on Let Me Be Frank; a saint and a soon-to-be-blessed. Bishop Frank J. Caggiano talks about the lives and legacies of Pope St John XXIII and Pope John Paul I. And, we discuss the process of canonization for Saints in the Church.

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 #LetMeBeFrank.

Joining Bishop Frank J. Caggiano on "Let Me Be Frank" this week is Christopher West! As one of the founders of the Theology of the Body Institute, Christopher is known as one of the world’s most recognized teachers of St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.

Parents play a critical role as the primary educators of the faith for their children. Bishop Frank J. Caggiano and Steve reflect in this week's #LetMeBeFrank!

We've seen far too many stories of violence in our world in recent years. This week, on #LetMeBeFrank, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano talks about the roots of violence and the spiritual remedies to it.

Spiritual resolutions are just as important (if not more important) than resolutions to get into physical shape! It's not too late to make a New Years Resolution! Bishop Frank J. Caggiano reflects in this week's #LetMeBeFrank.

Today on the show, Bishop Caggiano and Fr. Reggie Norman discuss race and the Church. Tune in for a frank conversation about this challenging issue. Fr. Norman is the Vicar of the African American Apostolate of Catholics for the Diocese of Bridgeport and pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Wilton, CT. The first part of his career was spent in the business world before he converted to Catholicism and later became a priest. Don't miss his inspiring story and unique perspective!

We have a jam packed show this week. First, Bishop Frank updates the Diocese on where we stand with the current COVID-19 surge. Second, Bishop explains the recent instructions from the Congregation for Divine Worship on the Traditional Latin Mass, and finally, he reflects on the new ministries of lector, acolyte, and catechist.

Don't miss "Let Me Be Frank" with Bishop Frank J. Caggiano and his special guest Msgr. Guy Massie, pastor of Sacred Hearts & St. Stephen Catholic Church in Brooklyn.

Last week, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano issued his second pastoral exhortation “Let us Go Forth from the Upper Room." On this week's Let Me Be Frank, Bishop explains it in more detail. Tune in!

Robert Nalewajek, the Executive Vice President of CAPP USA joins Bishop Frank J. Caggiano today on on Let Me Be Frank to discuss Catholic social teaching.

Two big topics to tackle on Let Me Be Frank this week: the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops document on the Eucharist, and reflections for this Advent season. Tune in right now by clicking the link below!

Stuck in Thanksgiving traffic? We have something that might help! Sanctify your time in the car by listening to Scott Hahn on #LetMeBeFrank! You won't want to miss this incredible conversation between Dr. Hahn and Bishop Frank J. Caggiano.

In many ways, 2021 was another challenging year. Still, amidst the pandemic, social and political unrest, and personal struggles we might face, it is important that we give thanks. Bishop Frank J. Caggiano reflects on giving thanks in all circumstances this week on Let Me Be Frank.

Bishop Frank is unpacking two major topics this week on Let Me Be Frank: the importance of ritual in our lives, and the Four Last Things (death, judgement, Heaven, and Hell). This is a timely and important episode that you won't want to miss!

What should faith formation look like at the parish or diocesan level? How do we equip parents and young people with the tools to know, share, and keep the faith? Patrick Donovan of the Institute for Catholic Formation in the Diocese of Bridgeport joins the show this week to reflect with Bishop Frank.

This is a special episode of Let Me Be Frank - guest host Brian Rhude joins the show to talk about his journey of faith! Brian serves as the Assistant Director of Summer Programs and Formation for the Lay Apostolate at The Catholic University of America and Program Director of their summer program, Light the World Catholic U. From food to faith, Brian and Bishop talked about it all!

Tomorrow, the Church celebrates the Feast of St. John Paul II. In this week's episode, Bishop Frank spends the entire hour remembering this towering figure's life and legacy.

Catholic Social Teaching goes way back to the Gospels and Jesus’ own words and teachings. On this week’s episode, Bishop Caggiano walks us through the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.

The cardinal virtues – prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance - play a pivotal role in leading a morally good life, and this week, Bishop Frank offers his reflections on them.

Dr. Timothy G. Lock, Ph.D. joins the show this week to discuss mental health and seminarian formation. You won't want to miss this episode!

Preparations for the Synod on Synodality are beginning soon! The two essential pieces of a Synod are listening and discernment. What does that mean? What's the process of a Synod? Bishop Frank explains, and then later spends some time reflecting on the virtue of patience in this week's episode.

Today on Let Me Be Frank, Bishop talks about the four loves: storge, philia, eros, and agape, and then reflects on the vocation of marriage.

Steve Bollman is Bishop Frank J. Caggiano’s special guest on Let Be Me Frank this week. Steve is the Founder & President of Paradisus Dei, a Catholic organization focused on strengthening marriages and families.

Today on Let Be Me Frank, Bishop Frank discusses the early steps in the beginning of a plan to reconfigure the parishes in the diocese. As part of this plan, Bishop and Steve also re-emphasize the importance of promoting vocations to the priesthood, the religious life, and the permanent diaconate.

We seem to be struggling with a divided Church in a divided society. Bishop Frank reiterates that we need unity, which then will bring peace. In this week’s episode, he tells us how each of us can create peace and unity in a Church that is divided.

As states and towns tighten restrictions in the face of surging COVID cases and the Delta variant, Bishop Frank talks about how he sees things in the diocese. In the second segment, Steve and Bishop talk about the back-to-school season (which is going to be quickly upon us!)

On today's Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano talks about the importance of pilgrimages for every Catholic and tells us about some of his pilgrimage experiences. In the second segment: St John Vianney, St Maximilian Kolbe, and the gift of the priesthood!

Are you watching the Olympics? We are! What can we learn from sports when it comes to our Catholic faith? Bishop Frank has some thoughts.

It has been nearly a week and a half since Pope Francis issued the motu proprio: Traditionis custodes. What does that mean for Mass in the Extraordinary Form in the Diocese? Bishop Frank explains. In the second segment of the show, Steve and Bishop discuss the domestic church! Join us for this packed episode!

This week on Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Frank talks about our Christian duty to help one another. Also, Steve and Bishop talk about four men who helped those around them in heroic & sacrificial ways: Joseph Lafleur, Marinus LaRue, Vincent Capodanno, and Emil Kapaun.

We're having some fun on Let Me Be Frank! This week, Steve asks Bishop Frank about his favorite things: places, music, books, movies, and more!

Two heroes of the Old Testament - Moses and King David. On today's Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano talks about these great men and the lessons we can learn from them today.

On Let Me Be Frank this week, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano discusses his proposal for a new national institute on the Catechism. And a talk about fatherhood, for a belated Happy Father’s Day!

You've heard, read, and watched as the latest United States Conference of Catholic Bishops spring meeting addressed Eucharistic Coherence. What does Bishop Frank have to say? This is perhaps one of the most important episodes of Let Me Be Frank. Take some time to listen to, reflect on, pray with, and share this message.

On this week’s Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Caggiano and Steve Lee talk about the devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and have a discussion on “the common good.”

On this week’s Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Caggiano and Steve discuss Pope Francis’ recent reforms, and in the second segment they talk about St. Thomas More, whose feast day is June 22.

On today’s Let Me Be Frank, Steve and Bishop Frank talk about how to revitalize the Church starting within our own hearts and moving out into the community, bringing people back to the heart of the Church!

Humankind's birthright is generosity. We are all called to bless the lives of others with what has been given to us by God. Kerry Robinson of Leadership Roundtable joins the show today to talk philanthropy, stewardship, leadership, and what's next for the Church post-COVID-19 with Bishop Frank!

The obligation to attend Sunday Mass will be reinstituted this Sunday at Pentecost, the birthday of the Church. As we mark our "re-birth" what are we going to do with it? Some reflections on that, as well as a deep dive discussing Pope St. Paul VI, Vatican II, and Humanae Vitae.

There is a fundamental Christian obligation to be proper stewards of God's resources and God's gifts. What is a steward? How can we be good stewards? Bishop reflects in this week's Let Me Be Frank.

We have a packed show today! First, we catch up with Bishop Frank to hear the latest general updates from him. Then, we get serious. There are three major bills currently being discussed and debated in the State of Connecticut that are important for every Catholic to know. For more information, head to https://ctcatholic.org/.

Deacon Greg Kandra is a remarkable man - a journalist with experience working for CBS News, the creator of the renowned blog "The Deacon's Bench" and author of four excellent books. He is also a friend of Bishop Frank from his days in Brooklyn! Today, Deacon Greg joins the show to talk about his journey to the Diaconate, his experiences as a journalist and a writer and his reflections on the gift of prayer. You can find more here: https://thedeaconsbench.com/

Why do we always default to our differences on social media? Why don't we instead fall back on what we have in common as a family of believers? Do we understand that every single one of us will kneel before the Lord in judgment one day? John Grosso, Director of Digital Media for the Diocese of Bridgeport joins me to discuss the divisions and fighting we see on social media, particularly Catholic social media. If you frequent Catholic Twitter, you'll want to listen to this episode!

Happy Easter! He is Risen! What does that mean for us? What do we do now? How can we share the message that "Christ is Risen" with everyone we meet? What is our mission?

Tomorrow marks the beginning of the holiest time of the year: Easter Triduum. Bishop takes us through the Lord's Passion, Death, and Resurrection in a beautiful and emotional episode of Let Me Be Frank. If you do nothing else today to prepare for these great and solemn days - listen today.

We are sitting on the verge of our second consecutive Holy Week under the shadow of the pandemic - but this year will be different from last year! In this week's episode, Bishop Frank helps us prepare in mind and in spirit for Triduum and Easter.

Where can you hear about accompaniment, missionary discipleship, working with young adults, and being Italian in the same podcast? Right here! On today's episode of Let Me Be Frank, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. joins Bishop Frank to discuss all those topics and much more.