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

The Year in Review - Universal Church, Local Church, and Personal Resolutions

It's our 2025 year in review... the three biggest takeaways in the Catholic Church, in the Diocese of Bridgeport, and in the personal life of Bishop Frank Caggiano.
A recurring theme in all three: hope vs discouragement.
Plus, Bishop Frank's resolutions for 2026.
Enjoy!
Pax Christi,
Steve Lee
The other guy on Let Me Be Frank
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Bishop Caggiano Answers High Schoolers Questions about Faith

Gladiator. I can’t believe I forgot to mention Gladiator.
Bishop Caggiano and I were at St Joseph’s High School to take student questions for this episode of Let Me Be Frank, and they asked some excellent questions, like:
“When someone says the Holy Spirit revealed something to them; how do we know they’re telling the truth?”
“In God’s eyes, is the Pope holier than I am?”
“How do you stay open to the Holy Spirit’s guidance, especially when Jesus seems to be absent?”
…and when one student asked “What’s your favorite movie?”
Bishop gave his answer and then turned to me. I blanked. I named three excellent movies, but I forgot to mention Gladiator.
Anyway, happy New Year! Enjoy this fun and informative conversation with St Joseph HS seniors!
Pax Christi,
Steve Lee
The other guy on Let Me Be Frank

The Incarnation and God's Love (+ 5 Christmas Saints!)

Merry Christmas!
As you celebrate today (and throughout the Christmas octave), Bishop Caggiano's suggestion is to take some time in front of the image of the nativity... ponder that image in silence and realize the enormity of God's love for you. To help, he offers his reflections on the mystery of God's incarnation.
And... why does Christmas feel different? 
In the second segment, Bishop Frank looks at the saints' feast days in the Christmas octave. Stephen, John the Apostle, the Holy Innocents, Thomas Becket, and Pope Sylvester. Why are they each celebrated during Christmas?
 
Pax Christi,
Steve Lee
The other guy on Let Me Be Frank
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Mike Aquilina on the Life of St Joseph (Encore)

Original broadcast 12/25/2024...
In the dark days of the reign of Herod, the descendants of King David lived under the radar in humility even as they awaited the imminent arrival of the Messiah. A (probably young) man named Joseph lived in the town of Nazareth and would become the earthly father of Jesus - the child of Mary & the Holy Spirit.
Mike Aquilina has written a book that places us in Nazareth, Jerusalem, and the region to see what day-to-day life was life among David’s descendants. Mike and Bishop Caggiano talk about St Joseph and His World on Let Me Be Frank… detailing Joseph’s four interactions with angels, his silence, the 1000-mile flight to Egypt, his life as a carpenter in Nazareth, and much more.
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Does Suicide Mean Hell?, What's Jesus's Most Important Question? Listener Questions!

Since the mailbag was getting fuller than Santa’s sack of gifts, we thought Bishop Caggiano should answer some listener questions. Among them are some serious ones, like:
 
…can someone who has committed suicide still go to Heaven?
…why do priests wear different colored vestments throughout the year?
…what was the most important question that Jesus asked in the Gospels?
 
And there were a couple that were more my speed, like: What is your favorite scary movie?
 
Yeah, I can answer that! Good thing we have the bishop for the toughies. 
 
Pax Christi,
Steve Lee
 

Are the Catholic & Orthodox Churches Reuniting?

Blessed Advent to you!
Pope Leo XIV just wrapped up a visit to Turkey & Lebanon. Bishop Caggiano reflects on the trip and the Holy Father's meetings with Orthodox patriarchs.
 
Is there hope for reconciliation and reunion with the Orthodox Churches? What is the history of the split, and what are the main points of disagreement? All of that is on this week's Let Me Be Frank.
 
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Thanksgiving Traditions and Memories

Happy Thanksgiving!
St Gianna Beretta Molla said that "the secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for what He is sending us every day in His goodness." 
That is a key to living a fulfilled life, and Bishop Caggiano reflects on gratitude before we talk about Thanksgiving... a history of the holiday, plus stories from Thanksgivings past for Bishop and for me.
We had some fun walking down memory lane, as well as sharing what we each are grateful for this year. Enjoy!
 

A Closer Look at the USCCB's Immigration Statement

Some folks today hear the word "immigration" and immediately take sides and prepare for a fight... But the conference of US bishops, at their fall meeting, issued a comprehensive and balanced "Special Pastoral Message" with near unanimous unity... on immigration - looking at human dignity and the orderly regulation of borders.
Bishop Caggiano walks us through the important statement by the USCCB on Let Me Be Frank, and he also gives us a look at the history and function of the conference itself.
Bishop stresses that we need to be able to dialogue about things like immigration, in order to come up with realistic solutions that protect both human lives and a nation's borders.
So I ask you to please listen to, or watch, the entire conversation before you form your opinion of the USCCB's statement.
Pax Christi,
Steve Lee
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The Statement: https://www.usccb.org/news/2025/us-bishops-issue-special-message-immigration-plenary-assembly-baltimore
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