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

BONUS EPISODE: Vengo a ustedes ahora, queridos amigos, cuando quizás muchos se pregunten sobre la futura dirección de nuestra Iglesia, para invitarlos a iniciar este camino espiritual conmigo, buscando la gracia del Señor para transformar este tiempo de sufrimiento en un espíritu de renovación para la vida de la Iglesia. Será un recorrido que nos llevará más allá la fatiga que se ha establecido durante semanas que se convirtieron en meses y como lo que esperábamos sería temporal comenzó a cambiar el mundo que nos rodea. Será un recorrido donde nos levantaremos de las tinieblas con el Señor Jesús a nuestro lado, y en obediencia a las mociones del Espíritu Santo que traerán nueva energía y compromiso a la predicación del Evangelio, en palabra y testimonio. Es un recorrido que durará toda la vida.

We are so thrilled to have Sean Callahan, President, and CEO of Catholic Relief Services (CRS). Sean joins the show today to speak with Bishop Frank about the mission and ministry of such a great organization and to share a few stories from his 30 years of experience with CRS - including working with Saint Teresa of Calcutta!

We're coming up on the Third Sunday of Lent, which means it is time for a Lenten checkup! How are you doing? What are you struggling with? Bishop Frank checks in with us and then helps us to dive in and break open the Word of God.

Bonus Episode: To mark the release of Bishop Caggiano's Pastoral Exhortation: Let Us Enter the Upper Room with the Lord, we were blessed to have it recorded by professional voice actor: John Patrick Walsh. He resides in New Canaan, Connecticut with his wife and two sons. He and his family are parishioners of St. Aloysius Parish. We hope you enjoy this bonus episode of Let Me Be Frank - and we'll be back with our regularly scheduled show on Wednesday!

Happy birthday to us! Today, we celebrate one year of Let Me Be Frank, and Bishop discusses his recently issued Pastoral Exhortation: Let Us Enter the Upper Room with the Lord.

Let's start Lent off on the right foot! Bishop Frank prepares us for the season, as well as clarifies some confusion regarding the morality of the COVID-19 vaccines.

What can we do to make our parishes more welcoming on Ash Wednesday? Spoiler alert: it requires a little bit of work from all of us! Paul Jarzembowski from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops joins Bishop Frank to discuss how we can find "hope from ashes" on today's Let Me Be Frank!

Where do we go from here? What does life look like after we emerge from this pandemic? Bishop Frank outlines his vision for the future, answers listener questions, and share his thoughts on the movie: 'The Social Dilemma' in this week's episode of Let Me Be Frank.

How do we live a spiritual life? Who are we called to be? How can we be who we are called to be? Our very first guest, Fr. Gerry Blaszczak, S.J. joins Bishop Frank and Steve to reflect on those questions, as well as Ignatian Spirituality in this week's episode.

In January, we celebrate some remarkable men and women of faith. Bishop Frank and Steve go through some of the Saints we celebrate this month in this week's Let Me Be Frank.

Last week, we saw horrendous images of violence and insurrection at the Capitol. Bishop shares his thoughts on how Catholics should respond to such violence and much more in this week's episode of Let Me Be Frank.

Bishop provides us an update on his health after recently testing positive for COVID-19, speaks about the Epiphany, and reflects on the virtue of humility in this week's episode of Let Me Be Frank.

Why is January 1st important? Bishop Caggiano reflects on this day, and how Christians can use New Year's Day as a moment of spiritual renewal.

What was Christmas like in the Caggiano household? Bishop Frank reflects on the joy of Christmas, plus many of his most cherished Christmas memories in this week's episode of Let Me Be Frank.

Pope Francis has declared this year the year of St. Joseph. COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed. Christmas is coming. We have a LOT to do in this week's episode of Let Me Be Frank!

A Catholic in the White House. Six Catholics on the Supreme Court. How should faith intersect with public service? Also, Advent continues! How are you preparing for Christmas? Bishop Frank continues to reflect on the season in this week's episode of Let Me Be Frank!

Advent has begun, and we are fast approaching the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. What is this feast? Why is it important? Bishop Frank reflects on these questions and talks about our Mother, Mary in this week's episode of Let Me Be Frank.

What does it mean when we say that Christ is our King? Bishop Frank and Steve reflect on this core question and more in this week's episode of Let Me Be Frank.

We're approaching Thanksgiving quickly, so let's talk about gratitude! Bishop Frank talks about past Thanksgivings in Brooklyn, along with discussing why Thanksgiving makes "perfect sense" to Christians!

Ever wonder what it's like to be a Catholic Bishop? You're in luck! In today's episode of Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Frank takes you through a normal week in his shoes.

Death. Judgment. Heaven. Hell. Not exactly your typical podcast topics, but together they make up "The Last Things" and are fundamental aspects of our faith. Bishop Frank reflects on these topics in more in this week's episode of Let Me Be Frank.

In this week's timely episode of Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Caggiano discusses some tough topics: abortion, euthanasia, immigration, poverty, COVID-19 and masks, and other Respect Life issues. You won't want to miss this episode of Let Me Be Frank.

Today on Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Frank talks about two beloved Saints: Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face.

What do relativism, modernism, and secularism have in common? They're all being discussed in depth this week on Let Me Be Frank. We invite you to listen to this fascinating episode as Bishop Frank and Steve confront these concepts and present the Catholic response.

In Bishop Frank's life, Angels have always figured prominently. What does the Church teach about angels? What are Guardian Angels? What do they do? Bishop Frank shares his reflections on angels in this week's Let Me Be Frank.

The days are getting cooler, and the leaves are going to start changing soon. Today, on Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Frank discusses his fondest memories of Fall and reflects on what the change of seasons means for Catholics.

It has been 19 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11th. In this special episode of Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Caggiano reflects on that day from his vantage point in 2001: a pastor in Brooklyn. We will never forget.

Many people are confused about what it means to evangelize. In fact, you might be doing it without even knowing it! Bishop Frank and Steve reflect on what it means (and how) to proclaim the Good News to a searching world in this week's episode of Let Me Be Frank.

Why do we observe the seven sorrows of Mary? What can Our Lady teach us as disciples? Bishop Frank and Steve reflect on Mary, the perfect disciple in this week's episode of Let Me Be Frank.

St. Augustine is the patron of the Diocese of Bridgeport and his Feast Day is Friday! This week, Bishop Frank and Steve talk about St. Augustine, and his remarkable mother, St. Monica.

We have a packed episode this week, as Bishop Frank and Steve reflect on safely reopening our schools, as well as important things our young people need to know about our Catholic faith.

By any objective standard, we are truly living in an unparalleled moment in our lives. As we continue to weather the "storm" of this pandemic, where do we go from here? Bishop Frank reflects."

We hope you all stayed safe during last week’s Tropical Storm. We’re sorry for the delay in last week’s episode - most of us were out of power and internet. During last week’s episode, Bishop Frank and Steve talked about the Churches of Rome, along with Bishop’s favorite spots in the Eternal City. Keep on the lookout for another episode tomorrow!

Bishop Frank was ordained a Priest in 1987 in Queens. What happened between his ordination as a priest and his consecration as a Bishop? Steve and Bishop Frank talk about the early years of Bishop Frank's priesthood in this week's episode of #LetMeBeFrank

There is a lot going on in the world, and Bishop Frank is here to talk about it all. In today's episode, Bishop reflects on the opening of schools, the Church's response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Hagia Sophia, recent Supreme Court cases, and more!

There is so much to say about social media, and Bishop Frank is here to say it! Check out this great episode of Let Me Be Frank, where Bishop Frank and Steve explore the positives and negatives about social media, and its impact on authentic Christian friendship!"

What better way to celebrate America's birthday than by taking a look at the history of the Church in America through the eyes of our Saints! Bishop Frank and Steve talk about some incredible Saints - including St. Kateri Tekakwitha, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and St. Junipero Serra!

What is the relationship between faith and science? Bishop Frank and Steve reflect on astronomy, science, technology, and how these areas can enhance and deepen our faith.

In this week’s episode of Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Frank and Steve discuss the troubling events going on around us these days and what we can do to work for a better society—part of that being growing authentic joy within ourselves.

Happy Father's Day! In this week's episode of Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Frank and Steve discuss fathers, spiritual fathers, and the vocation of fatherhood!

Three priests from the United States are on their way to Sainthood! In this week's episode, Bishop Frank and Steve talk about Fr. McGivney, Blessed Solanus Casey, Blessed Stanley Rother, and the process by which a person becomes a Saint.

Do we really want to go back to everything we once considered normal? Or do we aspire to more unity, more respect, more love in our discourse, and in our communities? Bishop Frank and Steve discuss returning to public worship, the current crises in our country, and more in this week's episode of "Let Me Be Frank."

Let's talk about summer! What were summers like in Brooklyn? What was on Bishop's summer reading list? What is Bishop Frank's favorite season? Find all of that out and more in this week's episode of Let Me Be Frank.

The Diocese of Bridgeport has published a plan to resume the public celebration of Mass outdoors, beginning tomorrow (Ascension Thursday). Hear all about that plan in this week's episode of Let Me Be Frank.

Divine interventions in life are not as uncommon as people think. In fact, they happen to all of us in different ways. In this week's episode of Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Frank and Steve discuss Our Lady of Fatima and other Marian Apparitions!

St. Paul is one of the greatest Christian missionaries, and one of the pivotal figures in all of Western Civilization. In this week’s episode of Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Frank and Steve Lee discuss the life and witness of St. Paul, and his journey from persecuting Christians to Apostle of Christ.

“In my own life, when my heart has been broken in times of suffering, is when I was most able to love.” - Bishop Frank In this week’s episode, Bishop Caggiano reflects on two remarkable Saints, St. Catherine of Siena, Doctor of the Church, and St. Joseph the Worker!

In times of division, we must keep our eyes fixed on the Lord, not on each other. In this week’s episode of Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Caggiano and Steve discuss the similarities of the Apostolic Age to our current times.

Oftentimes, believers take the Apostles for granted. In this week's episode, Bishop Frank and Steve Lee (Veritas Catholic Radio) discuss the 12 remarkable (and flawed) men that Jesus chose to build His Church.

Good Friday is the perfect, eternal, enduring act of love. As we approach Good Friday, Bishop Caggiano and Steve Lee (Veritas Catholic Radio) reflect on the question: Why did Jesus have to die for our sins?