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

Whether God Exists, Traditionis Custodes, and Pope Leo XIV - Answering Student Questions

Bishop Caggiano & Steve visited the campus of the school where Steve is known as “Coach”. They opened the floor to all the students of Cardinal Kung Academ so they could ask the Bishop whatever is on their minds and in their hearts. And we got some excellent questions, like: 
 
…how can young people discern their vocations?
…what is the Church’s actual teaching about the death penalty?
…do our pets go to Heaven?
…what do you think is the most important thing we should be praying for right now?
…what’s the best way to make a taco?
 
And wait until you hear the rest of the questions! Definitely tune in to see Bishop Caggiano’s wonderful conversation with these excellent high school students.
 
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Following in the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul: How to Evangelize

Bishop Frank Caggiano & Steve Lee discuss during this episode of Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Caggiano's recent pilgrimage to Greece, where he followed in the footsteps of St. Paul, as well as the life of St. Paul itself. Ultimately, they focus not only on the biographical info of his life, but the messages and lessons found along Paul's Journey detailed in the New Testament.
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The Power of Accompaniment in Faith, Deacon Tim Bolton's Powerful Testimony.

In this episode of 'Let Me Be Frank', Bishop Frank Caggiano and Deacon Tim Bolton discuss the ministry of accompaniment, exploring its significance in the church and the personal journeys that shape their understanding of faith. Deacon Tim shares his life experiences, including the challenges he faced with his daughter and late wife, which deepened his faith and understanding of active love. The conversation emphasizes the importance of being present for others, the role of spiritual friendships, and the need for community support in ministry. They also introduce the Pastoral Companions initiative aimed at empowering laypeople to engage in accompaniment, highlighting the transformative power of love and presence in the lives of those in need.
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction03:03 Deacon Tim Bolton's Journey of Faith05:57 The Impact of Personal Challenges on Faith08:47 Understanding Accompaniment12:02 The Essence of Active Love15:01 Overcoming Barriers to Accompaniment18:10 The Role of Spiritual Friendship21:04 Pastoral Companions Initiative24:10 The Importance of Community in Ministry27:03 Engaging with the Disenfranchised29:48 The Healing Power of Presence33:06 The Need for Emotional Support in Ministry36:01 The Future of Accompaniment in the Church39:00 Conclusion and Call to Action

Catholic Bio-Ethicist on IVF & Adopting Frozen Embryos

There are hundreds of thousands of frozen embryos -tiny, frozen babies- in the world today. What to do with all of these human lives?
Catholic bioethicist Elizabeth Rex joins Bishop Caggiano to talk about this question, as well as:
...why is contraception immoral?
...what would Bishop Caggiano say to a cohabiting unmarried couple?
...what is IVF and what does the Church teach about it?
For any couples who are looking to adopt, Dr. Rex points to Snowflakes Embryo Adoption and the National Embryo Donation Center. More information is at the Donum Vitae Institute. 
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Pope Leo XIV's Dilexi Te Is A Call To Christian Charity!

A lot of people talk about Truth and Beauty, but there’s not as much talk about Goodness.
On Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Caggiano dives into this less-discussed of the transcendentals, asking: …how do you define “goodness”? …how do you know that your heart is leading correctly? …what is the difference between good works and Christian good works? …how does this tie in with Pope Loe XIV’s exhortation Dilexit Te?
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Listening To Your Guardian Angel & The Saints

The past few weeks have brought some meaningful feast days in the Catholic calendar... the archangels & guardian angels... Francis of Assisi... Cosmas & Damian... Vincent de Paul... Wenceslaus... Jerome... and, of course, Therese of Lisieux.
But, instead of just going through these saints' biographies, Bishop Caggiano talks about specific lessons we can learn from each of these saints. What is something we can see in these holy people that we can apply in our lives?
I really enjoyed this conversation and I got a lot out of it. I hope you do too!
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Catholic Convert & Apologist Suan Sonna on Defending Your Faith

Imagine your father brought your family to the US from India, so that he could study to become a Baptist minister. And then, as you grew older, you left the Baptists to become a Catholic.
That's the story of Suan Sonna, the new Director of Apologetics for the Diocese of Bridgeport.
What is apologetics? Why is it important? In a society where people believe everyone has their own truth... how do you engage in meaningful dialogue about the Faith and the things that matter most?
These are really deep questions... which Bishop Caggiano discusses with Suan on Let Me Be Frank. Suan has a plan to instill a culture of thoughtfulness and make all Catholics here equipped to discuss Catholicism and defend the Faith (with gentleness and reverence).
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A Crisis of Friendship in America & The Shock of Holiness

"Parochial and Practical Essays" is NOT a very compelling title for a book.
 
Luckily, the publishers convinced Michael Pakaluk to instead title his latest book "The Shock of Holiness"... and he joins Bishop Caggiano to talk about:
 
...the simplest truths of the Catholic faith that show us that sanctity is closer and far more beautiful than we think,
...the levels of friendship and what friendship truly is,
...civic friendship and the murder of Charlie Kirk,
...and how a near-death experience brought him, as a practical atheist, to the Lord.
 
This is a fantastic conversation (way above my level) between two men who are so clearly way above my level.
 
And... Michael is the first guest we've ever had who offered his email address out to any listeners who want to dialogue.