Let Me Be Frank | Bishop Frank Caggiano’s Podcast | Diocese of Bridgeport, CT
”Let Me Be Frank” is a podcast from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport and Veritas Catholic Radio featuring the Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano, Bishop of Bridgeport. Each weekly episode features Bishop Frank’s honest opinions about recent Catholic news, reflections on Sunday’s Gospel, questions from diocesan faithful, and frank discussion of topics of faith and Catholicism.
Episodes
"My parents loved me..."
That's how Fr Gregory Pine OP began his testimony when Bishop Frank asked about his journey of faith.
Fr Gregory joined us on Let Me Be Frank to talk about his new book: Training The Tongue And Growing Beyond Sins of Speech... which details how we can elevate our speech, enhance conversation, and (most importantly) cultivate communion. Fr Gregory &a...
The Holy Spirit is on the move.
Bishop Caggiano has observed that there is a turning of the tide, a window of opportunity, a newfound openness to the Catholic faith in people who were not open just a few years ago. There are quantitative and qualitative signs… a perfect storm of events and circumstances coming together that bode very hopefully for the growth of the Catholic ...
When we suffer, we suffer because we try to find happiness in something that will never give it to us," Fr Daniel Chowning said.
Yes... and that wasn't even the "quote to remember from this episode", according to Bishop Frank!
Fr Daniel Chowning OCD is a Discalced Carmelite priest and author of Healed by Love: Contemplation as a Path of Healing according to St John of the Cross.
Fr Daniel joined Bishop Caggiano to talk about:
...wh...
What is one great success Bishop Frank is proud of?
What is one regret that he carries with him?
Where does the money from Sunday collections go?
Why don't all the parishes in the diocese follow the same rituals?
Yup, it's another mailbag episode of Let Me Be Frank! Bishop Caggiano answers the questions above, plus m...
It's our 2025 year in review... the three biggest takeaways in the Catholic Church, in the Diocese of Bridgeport, and in the personal life of Bishop Frank Caggiano.
A recurring theme in all three: hope vs discouragement.
Plus, Bishop Frank's resolutions for 2026.
Enjoy!
Pax Christi,
Steve Lee
The other guy on Let Me Be Frank
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Gladiator. I can’t believe I forgot to mention Gladiator.
Bishop Caggiano and I were at St Joseph’s High School to take student questions for this episode of Let Me Be Frank, and they asked some excellent questions, like:
“When someone says the Holy Spirit revealed something to them; how do we know they’re telling the truth?”
“In God’s eyes, is the Pope holier than I am?”
“How do you stay open to the Holy Spirit’s guidance, especia...
Merry Christmas!
As you celebrate today (and throughout the Christmas octave), Bishop Caggiano's suggestion is to take some time in front of the image of the nativity... ponder that image in silence and realize the enormity of God's love for you. To help, he offers his reflections on the mystery of God's incarnation.
And... why does Christmas feel different?
In the second segment, Bishop Frank looks at the saints' feast days in th...
Original broadcast 12/25/2024...
In the dark days of the reign of Herod, the descendants of King David lived under the radar in humility even as they awaited the imminent arrival of the Messiah. A (probably young) man named Joseph lived in the town of Nazareth and would become the earthly father of Jesus - the child of Mary & the Holy Spirit.
Mike Aquilina has written a book that places us in Nazareth, Jerusalem, and the region...
Blessed Advent to you!
Pope Leo XIV just wrapped up a visit to Turkey & Lebanon. Bishop Caggiano reflects on the trip and the Holy Father's meetings with Orthodox patriarchs. Is there hope for reconciliation and reunion with the Orthodox Churches? What is the history of the split, and what are the main points of disagreement? All of that is on this week's Let Me Be Frank. Also... this is pledge drive week for Veritas. We a...Happy Thanksgiving!
St Gianna Beretta Molla said that "the secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for what He is sending us every day in His goodness."
That is a key to living a fulfilled life, and Bishop Caggiano reflects on gratitude before we talk about Thanksgiving... a history of the holiday, plus stories from Thanksgivings past for Bishop and for me.
We had some fun walking down memory lane, as well...
Some folks today hear the word "immigration" and immediately take sides and prepare for a fight... But the conference of US bishops, at their fall meeting, issued a comprehensive and balanced "Special Pastoral Message" with near unanimous unity... on immigration - looking at human dignity and the orderly regulation of borders.
Bishop Caggiano walks us through the important statement by the USCCB on Let Me Be Frank, and he also give...
Bishop Frank Caggiano & Steve Lee discuss during this episode of Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Caggiano's recent pilgrimage to Greece, where he followed in the footsteps of St. Paul, as well as the life of St. Paul itself. Ultimately, they focus not only on the biographical info of his life, but the messages and lessons found along Paul's Journey detailed in the New Testament.
Let Me Be Frank is a production of Veritas Catholic Netwo...
In this episode of 'Let Me Be Frank', Bishop Frank Caggiano and Deacon Tim Bolton discuss the ministry of accompaniment, exploring its significance in the church and the personal journeys that shape their understanding of faith. Deacon Tim shares his life experiences, including the challenges he faced with his daughter and late wife, which deepened his faith and understanding of active love. The conversation emphasizes the importan...
There are hundreds of thousands of frozen embryos -tiny, frozen babies- in the world today. What to do with all of these human lives?
Catholic bioethicist Elizabeth Rex joins Bishop Caggiano to talk about this question, as well as:
...why is contraception immoral?
...what would Bishop Caggiano say to a cohabiting unmarried couple?
...what is IVF and what does the Church teach about it?
For any couples who are looking to adopt, Dr. ...
A lot of people talk about Truth and Beauty, but there’s not as much talk about Goodness.
On Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Caggiano dives into this less-discussed of the transcendentals, asking: …how do you define “goodness”? …how do you know that your heart is leading correctly? …what is the difference between good works and Christian good works? …how does this tie in with Pope Loe XIV’s exhortation Dilexit Te?
Enjoy!
SHOWNOTES
The past few weeks have brought some meaningful feast days in the Catholic calendar... the archangels & guardian angels... Francis of Assisi... Cosmas & Damian... Vincent de Paul... Wenceslaus... Jerome... and, of course, Therese of Lisieux.
But, instead of just going through these saints' biographies, Bishop Caggiano talks about specific lessons we can learn from each of these saints. What is something we can see in these ...
Imagine your father brought your family to the US from India, so that he could study to become a Baptist minister. And then, as you grew older, you left the Baptists to become a Catholic.
That's the story of Suan Sonna, the new Director of Apologetics for the Diocese of Bridgeport.
What is apologetics? Why is it important? In a society where people believe everyone has their own truth... how do you engage in meaningful dialogue abo...
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