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

Bishop Frank gives an update on parish reconfiguration in the diocese and the collaboration that is already happening among parishes. And then, a look at this week’s USCCB general assembly. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

Justin Fatica is the founder of Hard As Nails Ministry, which aims to speak straight to the hearts of adults and young people who suffer and to Catholics who feel disenfranchised. Justin travels around the country to spread the news that Jesus is the answer to our greatest need for healing. Hard As Nails: https://www.amazingnation.org Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic....

Bob O'Brien serves on the Young Adult Council of the Diocese of Bridgeport, and helps coordinate the diocesan mentorship program called The Catholic Bridge, which launched earlier this fall and is a component of Bishop Caggiano’s "Call to Renewal". Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

Bishop Frank speaks with Fran Schanne, JD about three Supreme Court decisions that were announced last summer: 1) Dobbs v Jackson, 2) Kennedy v Bremerton, 3) Carson v Makin. The three important decisions protect life and religious liberty.

The priests in the Diocese of Bridgeport recently had their convocation, featuring reflections from Scott Hahn. Bishop Frank talks about the convocation, as well as his recent trip to Rome and the topic of forgiveness. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

This week, Bishop Frank reflects on the seven deadly sins… and the opposing virtues that help us overcome those sins. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen

Things seem to be such a mess in the world - politically, economically, in the Church, and in society. Bishop Frank offers his perspective and his advice on how to maintain hope, and what we can do to help right the ship.

Bishop Frank has an exciting plan to revitalize and completely re-think how we evangelize and form Catholics here in the Diocese of Bridgeport. Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

Fr Michael Clark, Rector of the Guild of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, joins Bishop Frank to talk about the transformative power of beauty. The Guild: https://jesusguild.org  

Bishop Frank reflects on the life and death of Queen Elizabeth II, and the many lessons we can draw from how the queen lived her life in the public eye. Download the Veritas mobile app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen  

People with gender confusion and their families must be accompanied with both love and truth. How do we do that?   Bishop Frank J. Caggiano gives his thoughts this week on Let Me Be Frank.

Fr. Larry Richards joins Bishop Frank J. Caggiano as his guest on Let Me Be Frank this week! Tune in for this lively discussion.

This week on Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Frank is by Fr. Colin Lomnitzer, a newly ordained Priest of the Diocese of Bridgeport. 

Last month, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano was preparing to go with Catholic Relief Services to Ghana. Bishop spent months doing the physical and spiritual prep work - and then, because of circumstances outside of his control, he could not go at the very last minute.   Why did this happen to him? What lessons did he learn from this experience? How can we find peace in these moments of disruption? Bishop...

Previously on the show, Bishop Frank has talked about his love of astronomy. On Let Me Be Frank this week, he offers his reflections on the astonishing images from the James Webb telescope.   In the second segment, he gives his thoughts on Pope Francis’s apostolic letter: Desiderio Desideravi.  

We have a very special Let Me Be Frank this week! Sr. Nathalie Becquart, Under-Secretary for the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops joins Bishop Frank J. Caggiano to discuss synodality and share her perspective and updates on the global synodal process!

The 10 Commandments are not rules designed to hinder our freedoms; they are guardrails set up to help us live freer and more robust lives! On Let Me Be Frank this week, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano talks us through each of the Commandments.

Fr. Wade L. J. Menezes, CPM is a member of the Fathers of Mercy, a missionary preaching Religious Congregation based in Auburn, Kentucky.   He is an author and the host of “Open Line Tuesday.”   Both Fr Wade & Bishop Frank are speaking at this year's Connecticut Catholic Men's Conference !

On today's Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano talks about what the Dobbs decision means for Catholics and for all who support life at all stages.

The Vicar General of a diocese is a crucial right-hand man for the Bishop.   On Let Me Be Frank this week, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano speaks with three vicars general for Bridgeport: Msgr. William Scheyd, Msgr. Tom Powers, and Fr. Rob Kinnally.

Saints Cyril of Alexandria, Athanasius, and Irenaeus offer us important lessons for us today. This week, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano talks about these Church fathers and what we should draw from their witness and teaching. Finally, Bishop closes the show with a listener question on Fatherhood

This week on Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano talks about three Sundays in June: Pentecost, The Most Holy Trinity, and the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. In the second segment, some thoughts on current events.

Tune in to this week's Let Me Be Frank to hear Bishop Frank J. Caggiano and his special guest, Fr. Mike Schmitz. You may recognize Fr. Mike from "The Bible in a Year" podcast, Ascension , and his work with UMD Newman Center. Listen to hear Fr. Mike's enthusiastic love for Our Lord!

Today on Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Frank talks about plans for Bellarmine College. The diocese and Fairfield University are launching the two-year college to increase educational opportunities for low-income students from underrepresented communities.

There's so much going on out there this week - and Bishop Frank is here to comment on it all. You won't want to miss this packed episode!