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

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...

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 s...

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.

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 d...

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'l...

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.