“Let Me Be Frank” is a podcast from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport and Veritas Catholic Radio featuring the Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano, Bishop of Bridgeport. Each weekly episode features Bishop Frank’s honest opinions about recent Catholic news, reflections on Sunday’s Gospel, questions from diocesan faithful, and frank discussion of topics of faith and Catholicism.
Stuck in Thanksgiving traffic? We have something that might help! Sanctify your time in the car by listening to Scott Hahn on #LetMeBeFrank! You won't want to miss this incredible conversation between Dr. Hahn and Bishop Frank J. Caggiano.
In many ways, 2021 was another challenging year. Still, amidst the pandemic, social and political unrest, and personal struggles we might face, it is important that we give thanks. Bishop Frank J. Caggiano reflects on giving thanks in all circumstances this week on Let Me Be Frank.
Bishop Frank is unpacking two major topics this week on Let Me Be Frank: the importance of ritual in our lives, and the Four Last Things (death, judgement, Heaven, and Hell). This is a timely and important episode that you won't want to miss!
What should faith formation look like at the parish or diocesan level? How do we equip parents and young people with the tools to know, share, and keep the faith? Patrick Donovan of the Institute for Catholic Formation in the Diocese of Bridgeport joins the show this week to reflect with Bishop Frank.
This is a special episode of Let Me Be Frank - guest host Brian Rhude joins the show to talk about his journey of faith! Brian serves as the Assistant Director of Summer Programs and Formation for the Lay Apostolate at The Catholic University of America and Program Director of their summer program, Light the World Catholic U. From food to faith, Brian and Bishop talked about it all!
Tomorrow, the Church celebrates the Feast of St. John Paul II. In this week's episode, Bishop Frank spends the entire hour remembering this towering figure's life and legacy.
Catholic Social Teaching goes way back to the Gospels and Jesus’ own words and teachings. On this week’s episode, Bishop Caggiano walks us through the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
The cardinal virtues – prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance - play a pivotal role in leading a morally good life, and this week, Bishop Frank offers his reflections on them.
Dr. Timothy G. Lock, Ph.D. joins the show this week to discuss mental health and seminarian formation. You won't want to miss this episode!
Preparations for the Synod on Synodality are beginning soon! The two essential pieces of a Synod are listening and discernment. What does that mean? What's the process of a Synod? Bishop Frank explains, and then later spends some time reflecting on the virtue of patience in this week's episode.
