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

Bishop Caggiano answers YOUR listener questions. He makes the distinction between murder and killing, explains why nuclear war can NEVER be just, discusses meeting Bishop Augustine from Nigeria (who has lent two of his priests to our diocese), sports, the Eucharist and more!  OTHER VERITAS SHOWS  The Tangent  Restless The Frontline with Joe & Joe Daily Gospel Reflections 

Bishop Caggiano discusses the MANY Grace filled moments that occurred during the Eucharistic Procession throughout the Diocese of Bridgeport. He also shares news about how the Diocese will be building off the Eucharistic Renewal in the coming months!   

After discussing the past weekend at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Bishop Caggiano shares the powerful lessons of proper Eucharistic participation. He talks about why the Eucharist is vital for the Catholic, what differentiates it from Baptism sacramentally, what it means to be in full communion with the Church, why one shouldn't receive the Eucharist in a state of mortal sin, and more! ...

Theresa and Peter Martin join Bishop Caggiano to discuss their recent (and first time!) english translation of Pope St. John Paul II's Rule of Life for Married Couples!    The Rule can be purchased Here    

Bishop Caggiano announces and explains the DETAILS of The One - diving into the details of his three year plan! 

Has Bishop Frank ever had to kick someone out of Mass? …that’s one of the questions he answers on this mailbag episode of Let Me Be Frank. He also answers questions about the Old Testament, New Testament, the Mass, and more.  

Bishop Frank Caggiano discusses the most recent document released by the DDF, Dignitas Infinita, and the Diocese's newest Instruction, Wonderfully Made in God's Image and Likeness: A Pastoral Response to Gender Discordance.  SHOWNOTES - the Bishop's Instruction will be published next week. Dignitas Infinita    

Dr. Peter Kilpatrick, the President of Catholic University of America, sits down with Bishop Frank Caggiano to discuss the tenets of Catholic education at the University, the importance and pillars of academic freedom, his son's experience with astronomy (he discovered the kilonova), and the relationship between faith and reason! 

Today, Bishop Frank Caggiano exercises his pious imagination and meditates on what the passion must have been like for certain people directly present during it.  Other Veritas Shows the Tangent Restless Daily Gospel Reflection The Frontline with Joe & Joe the Word made flesh

Steve and Bishop Frank take a break from serious topics as we traverse Lent and answer some of your lighter questions today. Next week they get back to the serious topics, Holy Week and Easter!  Daily Gospel Reflections on Veritas Catholic Network The Tangent on Veritas Catholic Network Restless Catholic Young Adults   

Do you know why it’s important for a cemetery to be on the grounds of a Catholic church? There’s a theological reason for walking through a cemetery to get to the front door… Bishop Caggiano talks to Dean Gestal, Executive Director of Fairfield County Catholic Cemeteries, on this week’s Let Me Be Frank. They discuss death, preparing for death, bereavement for those who have lost loved ones, and mo...

Dr Steven Cheeseman, Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Bridgeport, joins Bishop Caggiano this week on Let Me Be Frank. They talk about the state of the schools here, and the very many exciting programs they are putting together to proactively keep improving Catholic education. These include the Aquinas Institute, the Wellness Initiative, and the Seton Collaborative. OTHER VERITAS SHOWS...

This week on Let Me Be Frank, the Bishop interviews Marie Oates, the Executive Director of the Saint John Paul II Center for Communications about her new role and plans in the diocese of Bridgeport. They speak about the importance of sharing the stories of Catholics throughout the diocese, how to use modern media to share those stories, and how they plan to increase the Bishop's media presence in...

Today, Bishop Frank Caggiano talks about the concrete plans for the Diocese of Bridgeport's participation in the Eucharist Revival, what he calls, the Eucharistic Renewal.  By listening to today's episode you'll see how the Bishop's plan with The One intertwines with the National Eucharistic Revival, how he hopes to bring about MASSIVE conversion of heart for the people in his diocese, and how YOU...

Today is Ash Wednesday and Lent is already upon us. This week on Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Caggiano helps us enter into Lent with an open heart and a ready disposition. He explains what Lent is and reflects on how we should prepare spiritually, including some suggestions for spiritual reading. His Excellency mentioned one book, in particular, that really caught Steve's attention: Lent and Easter Wit...

Fr. Michael Clarke joins Bishop Frank Caggiano to discuss the importance of beauty and art. From stained glass windows to christian music fests (and everything in between), Fr. Michael is able to provide a unique and expert point of view on the evangelical power of beauty, the important role it plays in the catechesis of Catholics, and how it is beauty, most of all, that aids Catholics as they see...

Bishop Caggiano hosts Pierre Ferragu, the producer for the new live theater production about St. Bernadette, Lourdes. They discuss the moments of grace Pierre has experienced working on this show, the challenges of bringing this production to America (it's coming soon!) and the importance of evangelizing our culture through the medium of theater.   LINKS  Email List Instagram Facebook   Let Me Be...

If you keep submitting your questions and Bishop Frank Caggiano will keep answering them! This week's episode is chalk full of questions about the Church, the Faith, and Bishop's own life. And, of course, Steve joins in too!  Today's questions include: How did you find out that you were going to be named a Bishop? Do you have any advice for new Bishops? Why do we call Priests Father? Why do we cal...

Bishop Frank Caggiano discusses and defines true accompaniment. He then explores the concept in light of spiritual direction and the Sacrament of Confession asking, "what does spiritual direction entail?" and "is your confessor your spiritual director?". Bishop Caggiano also dives into the different Guilds in the Diocese of Bridgeport, from the St. Luke Guild which serves the Catholic Healthcare C...

This week’s episode of Let Me Be Frank featured two major topics. The first, is a reflection from His Excellency, Bishop Frank Caggiano, on the recent declaration from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, Fiducia Supplicans. Bishop Caggiano, hoping to provide clarity to the Diocese, explains when certain kinds of blessings are acceptable, the importance of seeking to understand the true de...

Bishop Frank Caggiano is joined by Fr. Jeffrey Kirby to discuss his new book A Year with the Popes: Daily Meditations with the Vicar of Christ   They discuss: Fr. Kirby's experience as a Papal Missionary of Mercy The importance of the Sacrament of Confession as a Sacrament of Healing The lived experience of the early popes, especially how the call to the papacy was considered a call to martyrdom t...

Bishop Frank Caggiano interviews Dr. Paul Kengor about his book A Pope and a President. They discuss: Pope St. John Paul II's and Ronald Reagan's roles in the ending of the Cold War and the fall of Communism President Reagan's faith, namely, how important it was to him The Communist role in the attempted assassination of Pope St. John Paul II President Reagan's interest in Our Lady of Fatima  and...

Dr. Shannen Dee Williams joins Bishop Frank Caggiano to discuss her new book Subversive Habits: Black Catholic Nuns in the Long African American Freedom Struggle .  They discuss: The desegregation of the American Catholic Church The heroic efforts of the First Black Sisters in America How to get information about the first Black Catholic communities into the hearts and minds of Catholics in Americ...

Bishop Frank Caggiano is joined by Damien O'Connor on today's episode of Let Me Be Frank! They discuss  the importance of living out the vocation of fatherhood.  Why spouses should pray together every single day How suffering is the privileged path to unity with God The importance of vulnerability in fraternity  the Knights of Columbus COR ministry  and much more!  LINKS   Knights of Columbus COR...

This week on Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Frank Caggiano gives us his advent reflection and answers YOUR listener questions! He answers: Can you explain a votive mass and the process of securing one for a parish? What is the process of becoming a deacon? Can women be deacons? Which Old Testament biblical figure would you choose to be? Have you ever been part of or performed an exorcism? Why did Jesus o...