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

JD Flynn (co-founder of The Pillar) on Catholic Journalism, the Prowling Lion in the Church, and Social Media

JD Flynn, co-founder & editor-in-chief of The Pillar, joins Bishop Caggiano to tell the story of the founding of The Pillar, how being a canon lawyer shapes him as a journalist, the need for (and balancing act of) investigative & faithful Catholic journalism, and why we need to be ever-vigilant against the prowling lion – each of us individually as well as in the Church.
They also discuss the primacy of prayer in ministry and why we shouldn't overestimate the power of social media for evangelization. 

The Call For A New Renaissance w/ Liz Lev

Renowned art historian Liz Lev joins Bishop Caggiano on today’s Let Me Be Frank to talk about beauty and the importance of art. A former Bostonian, Liz has spent 35 years living in Italy leading pilgrimages & tours and teaching art history & architecture.
Liz & Bishop Frank discuss the difference between being a pilgrim and being a tourist… why art is important in today’s utilitarian culture... what Liz wishes the bishops of the world would do to promote beauty and the understanding of beauty… and more.
 

The Keys to A Great Catholic School w/ Sr. Mary Grace Walsh

Sister Mary Grace Walsh, the superintendent of the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of NY joins Bishop Caggiano to discuss the ins and outs of Catholic Schools. What works? What needs fixing? Most importantly, how can Catholic Schools be an avenue of true evangelization.  

On the Synod on Synodality

There is a lot going on in the midst of this summer – with the National Eucharistic Congress, the US elections, and more. It’s almost easy to forget that the Synod on Synodality is moving forward in Rome, but it is… and the Instrumentum Laboris was just published, setting the table for the sessions ahead.
On Let Me Be Frank, Bishop Caggiano offers a timely and important discussion on the Synod on Synodality… within the context of the history of synods, what synods are and what they are not, and how they fit into the structure of the Church.
 

Summer Stories with Bishop Caggiano

Bishop Caggiano and Steve take it easy this week, reminiscing on past summer activities, why summer is a necessary time for rest, and how to make the most of your summer spiritually! 

Can We Really Rejoice in Our Sufferings? - Steve Lee's Testimony

You may know that Steve's wife, Roula, battled leukemia just days after Veritas Catholic Network launched. The faith-filled way she suffered was inspiring… and just how the Lord asks all of us to suffer.
“We are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with Him in order that we may also be glorified with him.” -Rom 8:17
St Paul also wrote that “we rejoice in our sufferings”… can we really, actually rejoice in our sufferings?
Please listen to and share this short reflection on suffering (and rejoicing in our suffering). We believe that we can all strengthen each other by sharing how God has brought us through difficulties, and we pray this might be helpful to you.

Details on the One, the Guilds, and Catechesis in the Diocese

It's finally summer, so Bishop Caggiano takes the time to update his listeners about the big events and plans for the upcoming year. Topics include the Guilds, the Jubilee Year, Catechesis throughout the Diocese, the implementation of the One, dates and speakers for the Bishop's Lecture Series and more! 

Women in The New Evangelization, with Kelly Wahlquist

Kelly Wahlquist joins Bishop Caggiano to discuss her own faith journey, the amazing testimonies of women in Scripture, her time advocating a unique role for women in the Church and evangelization and much more!