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

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?

Holy Week is the week that the Lord cried out, and the one who brought sin and death into the world was conquered. This is the Lord's time. As we approach Palm Sunday, Bishop Frank and Steve Lee reflect on Holy Week.

We're in the desert, and we will need to learn from being in the desert, what the Lord intends. In this week's episode of Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Caggiano and Steve Lee (from Veritas Catholic Radio) talk Coronavirus, the Church's response to the crisis, and reflects further on the season of Lent.

In this time of turmoil and challenge, Bishop Frank reflects on the coronavirus, updates the faithful on some recent directives, how interrelated we are, and offers words of spiritual encouragement. Note: this episode was recorded on Friday, March 13th, which might mean some Diocesan directives related to the coronavirus are not fully up to date.

Why do we fast and abstain from meat during Lent? What is the Church doing to respond to the Coronavirus? How can we reach out to and help our brothers and sisters this Lent? In this week’s episode of “Let Me Be Frank,” Bishop Frank reflects on Lenten fasting, the ongoing response to the Coronavirus, and the great work of Catholic Relief Services.

What is a meeting with Pope Francis like? How can we fit prayer into our daily lives? In this week’s episode of “Let Me Be Frank,” Bishop Frank reflects on his ad limina visit, the Synod on the Amazon, prayer, and how to recognize God everywhere.

Get to know Bishop Frank! On this very first episode of "Let Me Be Frank" (hosted by Steve Lee, head of Veritas Catholic Network), Bishop Frank Caggiano (Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut) discusses his Brooklyn upbringing, his calling to priesthood, and tips on how to enter fully into this season of Lent!