Let Me Be Frank | Bishop Frank Caggiano’s Podcast | Diocese of Bridgeport, CT
”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.
Episodes
Aug 9, 2022
Aug 9, 2022
57 min
Last month, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano was preparing to go with Catholic Relief Services to Ghana. Bishop spent months doing the physical and spiritual prep work - and then, because of circumstances outside of his control, he could not go at the very last minute.
Why did this happen to him? What lessons did he learn from this experience? How can we find peace in these moments of disruption? Bishop reflects in this week's episode of Let Me Be Frank.
Aug 7, 2022
Aug 7, 2022
1hr 46 sec
Previously on the show, Bishop Frank has talked about his love of astronomy. On Let Me Be Frank this week, he offers his reflections on the astonishing images from the James Webb telescope.
In the second segment, he gives his thoughts on Pope Francis’s apostolic letter: Desiderio Desideravi.
Jul 20, 2022
Jul 20, 2022
1hr 26 sec
We have a very special Let Me Be Frank this week! Sr. Nathalie Becquart, Under-Secretary for the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops joins Bishop Frank J. Caggiano to discuss synodality and share her perspective and updates on the global synodal process!
Jul 13, 2022
Jul 13, 2022
59 min
The 10 Commandments are not rules designed to hinder our freedoms; they are guardrails set up to help us live freer and more robust lives!
On Let Me Be Frank this week, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano talks us through each of the Commandments.
Jul 6, 2022
Jul 6, 2022
59 min
Fr. Wade L. J. Menezes, CPM is a member of the Fathers of Mercy, a missionary preaching Religious Congregation based in Auburn, Kentucky.
He is an author and the host of “Open Line Tuesday.”
Both Fr Wade & Bishop Frank are speaking at this year's Connecticut Catholic Men's Conference!
Jun 29, 2022
Jun 29, 2022
1hr 28 sec
On today's Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano talks about what the Dobbs decision means for Catholics and for all who support life at all stages.
Jun 22, 2022
Jun 22, 2022
56 min
The Vicar General of a diocese is a crucial right-hand man for the Bishop.
On Let Me Be Frank this week, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano speaks with three vicars general for Bridgeport: Msgr. William Scheyd, Msgr. Tom Powers, and Fr. Rob Kinnally.
Jun 15, 2022
Jun 15, 2022
1hr 19 sec
Saints Cyril of Alexandria, Athanasius, and Irenaeus offer us important lessons for us today. This week, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano talks about these Church fathers and what we should draw from their witness and teaching. Finally, Bishop closes the show with a listener question on Fatherhood