To Die Well: the Reality of Death During Lent, with Dr. Stephen Doran

To Die Well: the Reality of Death During Lent, with Dr. Stephen Doran

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

March 11, 2026 · 54 min · Episode 297

About this episode

Bishop Caggiano discusses the reality of death during Lent with Dr. Stephen Doran, exploring how to prepare for death and the impact of a doctor's spiritual life on care.

We will all have some experience with death. That reality is especially poignant during Lent. Bishop Caggiano speaks with Stephen Doran, a neurosurgeon and Catholic deacon who has written a tremendous book (especially good to pick up for the next few weeks of Lent) called To Die Well. Some of the things they discuss include: ...what, actually, is death? ...how can we prepare for death (our own and our loved ones')? ...how does living well prepare us for, and lead us to, dying well? ...what difference does a doctor's spiritual life make in the care he or she provides? By the way, we are blessed, in the Diocese of Bridgeport, to have the St Luke's Guild to strengthen and edify and provide community for healthcare professionals. Notes Support Veritas Instagram Facebook Other Veritas Shows The Tangent (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)

People in this episode

Host: Bishop Frank Caggiano

Guest: Dr. Stephen Doran

Topics covered

  • death
  • Lent
  • spiritual preparation
  • healthcare
  • Christianity

Keywords

  • death
  • Lent
  • spirituality
  • neurosurgeon
  • Christianity
  • healthcare professionals
  • preparation for death

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Diocese of Bridgeport, St Luke's Guild

Books & works: To Die Well

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