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

“Belonging comes before belief,” says Patrick Donovan.

…that is a pillar of the OCIA programs in our diocese. Bishop Frank Caggiano is joined by Colin Petramale (head of OCIA in Bridgeport) to talk about the process of entering the Catholic Church, and the supports the Church should provide to new converts. And then Bishop Frank speaks with Bill (new convert), and Micah (new convert) about their personal journeys into the arms of the Church.

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How can we motivate teenagers & young adults... without getting them to shut down, or think we're micromanaging, or insulting them? For parents, teachers, coaches, (all of us), it's a really fine line.

David Yeager has written 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People, and he joins Bishop Frank Caggiano to talk about getting through to young people to help them.

They also discuss:

...the relationship between psyche and body,

...the difference between shame (really bad) and embarrassment (not bad),

...the "mentor's dilemma" and the "mentor mindset",

...platform moments, on-the-train moments, do-overs, and more.

This is an awesome conversation! Enjoy!

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We talk about angels all the time but, for me at least... I have a lot I don't know about them.

That's about to change as Bishop Frank speaks with Michael Lichens, an "observer of the human condition" who edited Devotion to the Holy Angels. They talk about things like: seeing signs of angels in our daily lives, how to call upon our guardian angel, why angels actually love us, and more. Michael also wrote the Weird Catholic Handbook, which sounds like something we should check out.

Also... Bishop Frank announced the St Carlo Acutis Early Learning Centers, which just sounds awesome and much-needed for so many families here.

And... one more pitch for the CREW gala in Danbury on Sept 12th, where Bishop Frank will celebrate Mass and I'll speak at the dinner.

Pax Christi,

Steve Lee

The other guy on Let Me Be Frank

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How do we know Mary was assumed into Heaven? How can God's will co-exist with OUR free will? Bishop Frank Caggiano answers listener questions about God and salvation, miracles and the Church's investigations, and... judge not lest you be judged.

And he poses this question to us: “What kind of father gives you a gift… then you throw it back in his face… and then he gives you an even greater gift?”

On Sept 12, Bishop Frank & Steve will both be at the CREW gala in Danbury. Info & tickets are here. 

The man could levitate, read your mind, heal the sick, and appear in multiple places at once... but he never flaunted any of this, never sought the spotlight or fame or riches, never complained or argued when people persecuted him or called him a fraud.

He simply served the Lord, was obedient to his superiors, and exemplified Jesus' words: "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." (Matt 19:26).

Yup, we're talking about the life of the great saint and humble friar Padre Pio.

On a different note: Bishop Frank & I will both be at the CREW gala in Danbury on Sept 12th. Come and support this fantastic youth ministry apostolate!

Pax Christi,

Steve Lee

The other guy on Let Me Be Frank

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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