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

The Lord created all things visible and invisible, and there is a spiritual world of angels and demons… and spiritual warfare. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

Mike Donoghue, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, joins Bishop Frank this week to talk about all of the excellent work CC is doing around the area. Catholic Charities of Fairfield County: https://www.ccfairfield.org/

Bishop Frank is joined this week by Patrick Kelly, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus.

There is much happening in the diocese of Bridgeport… from the launching of the JPII Center for Evangelization, to AI-powered catechism, to parish happenings… Bishop Frank talks about many of the latest initiatives. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

Chris Otis is the director of youth ministry at St Aloysius Parish in New Canaan, CT. She talks with Bishop Frank about how to engage young people in the Faith and set them afire for the Lord. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

Bishop Frank speaks with Peter Kreeft, philosophy professor at Boston College and author of almost one hundred books. They discuss philosophy, teaching young people today, and his new book series: Socrates’ Children.  Socrates' Children: https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/socrates-children-box-set Download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

It’s all about Easter today as Bishop Frank reflects on this most important and incredible of days. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

Bishop Caggiano reflects on the Triduum and tells stories about Holy Week from his youth and priesthood. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

Mark Brumley is the president of Ignatius Press. Mark has had a fascinating journey of faith, from unchurched to Evangelical to Roman Catholic. He & Bishop Caggiano talk about that journey, publishing, and evangelization.  Ignatius Press: https://ignatius.com Links to download the Veritas mobile app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

Carey Dougherty is the Executive Director of Malta House, and Michael O'Rourke is the founder and a board member. Malta House is loving home where a mom can stay with her baby for long-term support and a "hand-up" as she journeys to independence and hope. Malta House: https://www.maltahouse.org Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Polycarp of Smyrna, Perpetua & Felicity, Cyril of Jerusalem, Frances of Rome, Francis of Paola, Casimir, and John of God... eight saints for us to reflect on during Lent. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

Bishop Caggiano is joined by Ralph Martin, the President of Renewal Ministries, an organization devoted to Catholic renewal and evangelization.  Renewal Ministries: https://www.renewalministries.net   Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Bishop Caggiano offers some reflections and thoughts on how to make this Lent a good one. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

Fr Chris Ford, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Bridgeport, joins Bishop Caggiano to talk about vocations, fostering vocations, and working with young people.

Bishop Caggiano gives some background on Vatican II and tells us the story – and some of the key teachings – from that ecumenical council. -Weds at 12pm on 1350AM, 103.9FM, or the Veritas app- Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

Current events are on the docket, including: the pope’s trip to the DRC, the Synod on Synodality, the appointment of Archbishop Prevost, Catholic schools, “the One”, and more. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

Christina Bennett had a defining moment when she learned that her mother chose life after making an appointment to abort her. She is now a pro-life activist and will bring her powerful message to St Aloysius in New Canaan at 7:30pm on Feb 8th. Info on the Feb 8th event: https://www.starcc.com/Respect_Life Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

How do you know that God exists? Bishop Caggiano reflects on that question this week on Let Me Be Frank. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

As Pope Francis nears the ten-year mark of his papacy, Bishop Caggiano looks back on his works and teachings to date. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

A tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI: his life and legacy. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

Bishop Frank tells the stories of eight lesser-known saints: Peter Donders, Vincent of Saragossa, Marianne Cope, Josephine Bakhita, Jose Sanchez del Rio, Nikolaus Gross, Dulce Lopes Pontes, and Tarcisius. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

Bishop Frank reflects on Sandy Hook, suffering, and healing. In the second segment, His Excellency's stories of Christmases in Brooklyn. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

Susan DeBartoli is the author of Welcoming the Christ Child with Padre Pio, a beautiful book with daily readings for Advent. Each day helps you follow Padre Pio’s incredible example and welcome the Christ Child into your home and heart during Advent. Little Flower Pilgrimages: https://www.littleflowerpilgrimages.com Welcoming the Christ Child: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/welcoming-the-c...

On December 14th 2012, 20 first graders and six teachers were massacred at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Monsignor Robert Weiss was the Catholic pastor in Newtown that day and still is today. Bishop Frank & Msgr Weiss reflect on that tragic day, as well as on Monsignor Weiss’s 50 years as a priest.

What is the purpose of the Synod on Synodality? What is happening and what are the next steps? Deacon Steve Hodson is spearheading the process in the Diocese of Bridgeport. -Weds at 12pm on 1350AM, 103.9FM, or the Veritas app- Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen