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

The USCCB voted (240-2) last week to write a letter of support to Pope Francis with the hope that he might name St. John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church. Bishop Frank Caggiano teaches about St. John Henry Newman's life, conversion, and theological prowess on today's episode of Let Me Be Frank!  LINKS  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veritascatholic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veri...

Bishop Caggiano is joined by Monsignor Powers to discuss his time as the 24th rector of Pontifical North American College in Rome. The discuss:   The Pontifical North American College's Papal Visit The history of the Pontifical North American College The beauty of Advent in Rome Rome being the "fifth dimension" of Seminary Formation and much more!  Please follow, rate and review the show!  LINKS B...

Bishop Caggiano teaches from Deacon Matthew Newsome's book the Devout Life, walking through several meditations on death. What is hell like? What is heaven like? How is your judgement decided? All this and more, on Let Me Be Frank.  This week's listener question: "What is College Seminary and what is Major Seminary?" LINKS Deacon Matthew Newsome's the Devout Life: https://sophiainstitute.com/produ...

Catholic Bishop, Bishop Frank Caggiano discusses how to properly understand Sacred Scripture; defining inspiration & inerrancy, detailing what is essential for salvation, and elaborating on how the kerygma is at the heart of the Gospel. He also answers this week's listener question about the Guilds in the Diocese of Bridgeport.  LINKS Veritas: https://www.veritascatholic.com/ Facebook: https:/...

Bishop Frank Caggiano answers a mailbag-full of questions from you, our listeners. Links to the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Today on Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Caggiano is joined by Joseph Pearce. Joseph shares his own conversion story, explains the evangelical power of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, & G.K. Chesterton, and delves into the importance of beauty in our modern world!  LINKS  https://jpearce.co/ https://www.veritascatholic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/veritascatholic/ https://www.facebook.com/veritascatholi...

Bishop Frank Caggiano speaks with Jason Evert about working with young people, the true meaning of chastity, and gender issues. The Chastity Project: https://chastity.com/ Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Bishop Frank Caggiano discusses the 16th century Protestant Reformation, and the lessons we can take away today to avoid similar mistakes. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Bishop Frank Caggiano dives deep into history with HW Crocker III, author of "Triumph: The Power and the Glory of the Catholic Church". Triumph: https://www.regnery.com/9781684514922/triumph/ Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Bishop Frank Caggiano talks about the early years and the development of the papacy - from St Peter to St Gregory the Great. Links to download the Veritas mobile app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

Bishop Frank Caggiano reflects on the love of Mary and the example she sets for all of us. In the second segment, he answers a mailbag full of your questions. Links to download the Veritas mobile app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

Bishop Caggiano gives a teaching on Christology. "Who do you say Jesus is?" Your answer should lead you to an encounter and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Bishop Frank Caggiano is joined by Dr. John Bergsma, Professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville and Vice President for Biblical Theology at the St Paul Center for Biblical Theology. Dr Bergsma is the author of many, many books (with deep theology and awesome stick figures!). John Bergsma, PhD: https://catholicbibleteacher.com   Links to download the Veritas app: https://www...

Bishop Frank Caggiano talks about some lesser-known Catholic saints: Martin de Porres, Sr Thea Bowman, Pierre Toussaint, Sharbel Makhlouf, and Joseph of Cupertino… and then, more listener questions! Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

Bishop Frank Caggiano talks about the National Eucharistic Revival and how the Revival will take place in the Diocese of Bridgeport. In order for the Revival to really take root, we need to first transform the culture and cultivate the soil of each town, parish, and individual soul. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen #mindfulness vs #prayerfulness 

Bishop Caggiano recaps World Youth Day in Lisbon, reflects on his catechism sessions with young adults, and talks about the side trips his group took in Portugal. -Weds at 12pm on 1350AM, 103.9FM, or the Veritas app- Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

Bishop Frank is in Fatima with a group of teens & young adults ahead of World Youth Day. He talks about the first leg of their trip and about the meaning of the message of Fatima. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

As Bishop Caggiano prepares to head to Lisbon for World Youth Day, he reflects on the five previous WYDs he attended as a catechist. Then… reflections on summertime, being busy, …and rain. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

Bishop Caggiano answers a whole show-full of listener questions. Email: questions@veritascatholic.com or record: https://www.veritascatholic.com/contact your questions for Bishop Frank!  Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

Human trafficking is a reality even here in the NY metro area & Connecticut. Bishop Caggiano speaks with Nita Belles & Jamie Manirakiza, two women who are doing tremendous work to combat this evil. In Our Backyard: https://inourbackyard.org/ Partnership to End Human Trafficking: https://peht.org/ Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

What happens during a papal conclave? What are the rules and procedures? With the Holy Father’s health making news lately, Bishop Caggiano has received a lot of questions on this topic.  Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

Bishop Frank discusses recent news from the Vatican, the US, and the diocese. And then, an entire segment of your questions! Email: questions@veritascatholic.com or record one here: https://www.veritascatholic.com/contact .   Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

Chorbishop Michael Thomas, Vicar General of the Eparchy of St Maron, joins Bishop Frank to talk about the Eastern Rites of the Catholic Church – particularly the Maronite Rite. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

There are lots of great opportunities here for young adults to engage with others in the Faith. Bishop Caggiano is joined by Steven Velardo, Chair of the Diocesan Young Adult Council, and Angelica Bakhos, Assistant Director of Campus Ministry. Young adults: https://catholic203.com/ or Instagram @catholic_203 Campus ministry: https://fccsu.org/ or Instagram @fccsuconnect

Bishop Caggiano talks about the lives and example of six young saints: Carlo Acutis, Chiara Badano, Jose Sanchez del Rio, Pier Giorgio Frassati, Gemma Galgani, and Francesco Possenti. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen