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

CREW is a unique youth ministry apostolate that works alongside parish-based youth groups to help young people become leaders for Jesus Christ in His Church. Mike Falbo, CREW's founder, joins Bishop Frank today to talk about:
...how to develop leaders - young or old,
...what keeps young people coming back to CREW (and youth group events),
...how Mike's nonna saved his life, and more!
Come see Mike, Bishop Frank, and me at the CREW gala event on Sept 12th in Danbury! Bishop Frank is offering Mass and I'll be giving the keynote address. (As a hedge against my presentation, they'll be providing good food & drink and a fun evening!)
Pax Christi,
Steve Lee
The other guy on Let Me Be Frank
Notes
Email List
Support Veritas
Other Veritas Shows
The Tangent (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)
Let Me Be Frank with Bishop Frank Caggiano (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)
The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)
White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)
Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) 
Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)
 

Bishop Caggiano & I spent some time talking about his favorite things. Some of the questions I asked:
What kind of music does Bishop listen to?
What is Bishop's favorite tv show? Favorite movie?
What does Bishop do on vacation? Where is someplace new he would like to visit?
What kind of books does Bishop enjoy?
Get to know Bishop Frank better with this fun look into his personality. Enjoy!
Originally aired on July 14, 2021. We'll be back with a brand new episode on Aug 5th.
Pax Christi,
Steve Lee
The other guy on Let Me Be Frank
Notes
Email List 
Support Veritas
Other Veritas Shows
The Tangent (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) 
Let Me Be Frank with Bishop Frank Caggiano (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)
The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)
White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) 
Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)  
Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) 
 

I’m very happy to re-present this great conversation to you, featuring the great Ralph Martin.
Bishop Frank spoke with Ralph about his remarkable life (as detailed in his memoir), about the charismatic movement in the Church & America, and about the problems facing the Church today.
And in case you missed last week’s episode, Bishop Caggiano explained the excommunication of the SSPX bishops & priests (the individual SSPX families are not automatically excommunicated). This important and timely conversation is on YouTube and on podcast…
Enjoy!
Pax Christi,
Steve Lee
Notes
Email List 
Support Veritas
Other Veritas Shows
The Tangent (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) 
Let Me Be Frank with Bishop Frank Caggiano (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)
The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)
White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) 
Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)  
Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) 
 

On July 1st, Pope Leo XIV and the DDF declared the Society of St Pius X to be excommunicated. This obviously has massive repercussions for the clergy of that order, but also for thousands of lay people who have been attending SSPX liturgies.
Bishop Caggiano has written that "my heart goes out to them at this painful moment, and I want them to know that they remain very much a part of our diocesan family". On this episode of Let Me Be Frank, he invites those who have been involved with the SSPX back in to the heart of the Church.
He also talks about: What is schism? What's the difference between an invalid and an illicit sacrament? Who are the SSPX and what is their history?
Here in the DIocese of Bridgeport, we have St Mary's in Norwalk and Sts Cyril & Methodius for everyone who loves vetus ordo. You can find similar parishes in nearly every diocese.
Pax Christi,
Steve Lee
The other guy on Let Me Be Frank
Notes
Email List 
Support Veritas
Other Veritas Shows
The Tangent (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) 
Let Me Be Frank with Bishop Frank Caggiano (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)
The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)
White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) 
Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)  
Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) 
 

Steve is away this week with his family… a much-needed break, especially considering it’s been almost two years since the Lees have taken a vacation.
Bishop Frank is taking his version of a break, too, with his family… although, really, work never stops for him.
Anyway, it’s our pleasure to re-visit this conversation from July 10, 2024 where we talked about summertime, renewing yourself with “downtime”, and our memories of summers past. Enjoy!
Notes
Email List 
Support Veritas
Other Veritas Shows
The Tangent (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) 
Let Me Be Frank with Bishop Frank Caggiano (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)
The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)
White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) 
Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)  
Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) 

On September 24th in St Louis, Archbishop Fulton Sheen will be beatified. (Tickets are on sale, and you can join in the Mass & celebrations!)
Msgr Jason Gray is the Executive Director of the Fulton Sheen Foundation, leading the cause for Archbishop Sheen’s canonization. He joins Let Me Be Frank to talk about many things, including:
...the life of Fulton Sheen
...the rigorous process of canonization
...the miracle that opened the door for beatification
...what we can learn from Archbishop Sheen today
Fulton Sheen "understood the anguish of the human heart." This episode will help you understand the man like never before. 
Notes
Email List 
Support Veritas
Other Veritas Shows
The Tangent (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) 
Let Me Be Frank with Bishop Frank Caggiano (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)
The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)
White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) 
Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)  
Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) 
 
 

When is it appropriate to refuse someone Communion? Has Bishop Frank ever fired a priest? What do we know about the Marian apparition "Our Lady of America"? What would you say to God, in 10 or fewer words, to explain why you should go to Heaven? How about the Connecticut teacher who was removed from the classroom for displaying a cross?
These are just some of the excellent listener questions that Bishop Caggiano answers on Let Me Be Frank.
Tune in and enjoy!
Pax Christi,
Steve Lee
The other guy on Let Me Be Frank
Notes
Email List 
Support Veritas
Other Veritas Shows
The Tangent (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) 
Let Me Be Frank with Bishop Frank Caggiano (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)
The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)
White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) 
Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)  
Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) 
 

If Bishop Frank were to write a book, he says it would be about rediscovering the charism for Christian friendship.
Friendship also happens to be the key to reaching and evangelizing young adults. That is the consensus among Bishop Frank, Fr Sam Kachuba (Vicar for Young Adult Ministry), and Paola Pena (Director of Evangelization at St Pius X). The culture has been offering empty promises to young adults... instead of the authentic freedom, relationship, and fulfillment that young adults (& all of us) truly desire.
This was really a fantastic conversation. Enjoy!
By the way, you can still squeeze in and join us as we celebrate the seven years that Veritas been on the air... June 19th in Darien CT... tickets & info are here. I hope to see you there!
Pax Christi,
Steve Lee
The other guy on Let Me Be Frank
Notes
Email List 
Support Veritas
Other Veritas Shows
The Tangent (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) 
Let Me Be Frank with Bishop Frank Caggiano (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)
The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)
White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) 
Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)  
Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)