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

God Prepared Pope Leo XIV For the Papacy!

Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the conclave has given us Pope Leo XIV… Chicago-born, Augustinian educated, formed in the dry climate of Peru, and given a red hat to head up the Dicastry for Bishops.
Bishop Caggiano talks all about Pope Leo XIV - his background, his experience, and his (so far) stated vision for his papacy.
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Pax Christi,
Steve Lee
The other guy on Let Me Be Frank

Our Lady, the Eucharist, and the Pope

Has Bishop Caggiano ever been in a fight? Yes, you guessed it… it’s time to dive into the mailbag! On Let Me Be Frank this week, Bishop Frank answers questions like:
Should we receive communion standing or kneeling? On the tongue or in the hand?
How many approved Marian apparitions have there been? How does the Church evaluate reported apparitions?
What is the sin of pride?
What would Bishop Frank’s (& Steve’s) final meal be?
Next week we may have a new Holy Father to talk about. In the meantime, enjoy these and many more!
 
Pax Christi,
Steve Lee
 
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Bishop Frank Caggiano on Pope Francis & the Papal Conclave

All eyes have been on the Vatican for the past couple weeks, appropriately so as we are in the season of Easter.
 
On Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Caggiano reflects on the life of Pope Francis and prays for his soul . He also prays for the College of Cardinals, as they have an historic task ahead of them.
 
What is the task ahead? What is the schedule and program for the cardinals who have gathered in Rome for the conclave, which begins on May 7th?
 
Bishop Frank lays it all out for us, so we know (as much as we can know) what to expect in the weeks to come.
 
By the way, I recently read a beautiful tribute from Fr Raymond de Souza in The Catholic Thing about the liturgical rhythm of Pope Francis’s death and his final days on earth. Fr de Souza pointed out that the past many popes have died “according to a liturgical rhythm”… Francis on Easter Monday, John XXIII on the day after Pentecost, John Paul II on Divine Mercy Sunday, Benedict XVI on the vigil of Mary Mother of God, and Paul VI on the Transfiguration.
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Steve Lee
The other guy on Let Me Be Frank
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How Easter is Celebrated Around the World

Happy Easter! He is risen!
Nota bene: Bishop Caggiano & I recorded this episode of Let Me Be Frank before the Holy Father passed away. In the next episode, we will certainly reflect on the pontificate, suffering, and death of Pope Francis… and perhaps talk about what lies ahead.
In the meantime… did the Easter Bilby (yes, Bilby) visit your house? My guess is... no. Unless you're Australian.
On Let Me Be Frank this week, Bishop Caggiano takes us on a voyage around the world to see how Easter is celebrated in Australia, France, Antigua, Greece, Sweden, Mexico, Bermuda, Poland, Philippines, New York, and Italy.
Well, you have all of Easter Season (until June 8th) to try some of these traditions out yourself.
Bishop Frank also gives a tip for evangelization... and I tell a story of mercy.
Pax Christi,
Steve Lee
The other guy on Let Me Be Frank

Ask Bishop Caggiano Anything...

You gotta see this… 
 
In something brand new for Let Me Be Frank, we recorded the show live in front of an audience at St Mary Church in Greenwich!
 
“What do you want to talk about?” I asked Bishop Caggiano before we started rolling the cameras.
 
“Let’s see what the people in the audience have on their minds,” he smiled.
 
And so this week’s episode is audience questions (and follow ups). We talked about: …why do pastors have term limits? …how do we get families of children in CCD to be more active? …how do we revitalize our Catholic schools? …how can we pray the rosary better? …can you help me forgive someone who continues to hurt me?
 
I’m sure you’ll enjoy this episode… and please join us for the next live audience session on Friday, May 30th at St Rose of Lima in Newtown!
 
Pax Christi,
Steve Lee
The other guy on Let Me Be Frank
 
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Bishop Caggiano Answers Your Questions!

This Friday, we’re taking the show on the road to St Mary’s in Greenwich. If you're able to attend on April 11th, please join us at 9:30am as Bishop Frank answers audience questions for a special episode of Let Me Be Frank!
 
Speaking of audience questions… we are diving in to the mailbag this week on Let Me Be Frank. Bishop Frank is on the mend from his 16-day sickness (unprecedented for him, but it gave him a new perspective during Lent), and he is back for a brand new episode. Among the topics...Did you know that God gives each of us two families that work together for our religious formation?
What should we call the bishop when we meet him and talk to him in person?
Doesn’t Luke calling Jesus Mary’s “first born son” imply there were more children who followed?
Is being left-handed… sinister?
 
Plus… after a long pause, he shares a tip for evangelization. Enjoy!
 
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Defending the Catholic Faith with Chris Check - President of Catholic Answers

What is “apologetics”? Chris Check, president of Catholic Answers, joins Bishop Caggiano to answer this question. They also answer questions like: 
 
What do Joan of Arc, Catherine of Siena, and Chris Check have in common? 
Why should you fill your house with good books? 
Why should you, as Chesterton put it, “let your religion be less of a theory and more of a love affair”?
 
Along the way, Chris talk about his relationship with Fr Paul Check (beloved priest of our diocese), the history of Catholic Answers, and the role of the military in a young man’s formation.
 

A Deep Dive into the Church Fathers, w/ David Augustine from Word on Fire

"Maybe Christianity should become weird again."
Reading the works of the early Church fathers has brought countless non-Catholic Christians into the Church and has strengthened so many Catholics who are already in the heart of the Church.
 
David Augustine (who said the quote above on this week's Let Me Be Frank) has compiled and edited The Early Church Fathers Collection for Bishop Barron & Word on Fire. David & Bishop Frank tackle questions like: Who were the Church fathers? What can modern readers take away from each of the Church fathers? Why & how did Tertullian veer off track?
 
...and somewhere along the way, David suggested we should make Christianity weird again.