Jaime Soto

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jaime Soto
Occupation	Catholic Priest
Date Of Birth	Dec 31, 1955(1955-12-31)
Age	69
Birthplace	Inglewood
Country	United States
Birth City	Inglewood
Horoscope	Aquarius

Jaime Soto Biography

Jaime Soto is one of the most popular and richest Catholic Priest who was born on December 31, 1955 in Inglewood, Inglewood, United States. Upon appointment, Soto became the 25th Hispanic bishop in the United States. Soto believes that the Catholic Church in America is in a “dire need” for a greater number of Spanish-speaking clergy. He adds that Latinos should step up and play a bigger role in church ministries and take on more responsibilities. “I encourage them to be greater protaganistas,” says Soto, who learned Spanish as an adult. “I want them to have a sense of ownership of their church.” His self-proclaimed greatest achievements have been counseling Hispanics diagnosed with AIDS, leading monthly services for inmates at the Orange County Jail, and promoting such Hispanic rituals and events as the Procession of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Day of the Dead.

He became Episcopal Vicar for the Hispanic Community in Orange on March 3, 1989, and was raised to the rank of Honorary Prelate of His Holiness in 1990. In addition to his work with the Hispanic community, Soto was made diocesan Vicar for Charities on March 1, 1999.

In 2003, Soto was inducted to the inaugural Mater Dei High School Ring of Honor. Soto was recognized during the annual spring Ring of Honor and Founders Circle Dinner for his contributions towards their community.

On June 11, 2003, Soto was a principal co-consecrator of his diocese’s Auxiliary Bishop Dominic Mai Luong.

Soto was ordained to the priesthood on June 12, 1982. He first served as associate pastor of St. Joseph Church in Santa Ana, until July 1984. Soto completed additional studies at Columbia University School of Social Work in New York City, graduating in May 1986 with a Master’s in Social Work. He was named Associate Director of Catholic Charities of Orange in July after returning to California. He was appointed as Director of the Immigration and Citizenship Services within Catholic Charities in December. Soto was involved with the implementation of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as well.

Jaime Soto Net Worth

Jaime Soto is one of the richest Catholic Priest from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jaime Soto 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Jaime Soto (born December 31, 1955) is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento.

Jaime Soto was born at Daniel Freeman Hospital in Inglewood, California. He is the eldest of seven children of a Mexican family. His father, Oscar, was a telephone company engineer. In 1956, his family moved to Stanton, where he attended St. Polycarp School as a child. He also played Mass in his backyard with his siblings, knowing he wanted to be a priest as early as second grade. Soto graduated from Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana in 1974 and he entered St. John’s Seminary College in Camarillo. There Soto obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy in 1978, and his Master’s in Divinity in 1982.

On March 23, 2000, Soto was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Orange and Titular Bishop of Segia by Pope John Paul II. He received his episcopal consecration on the following May 31 from Bishop Tod Brown, with Bishops Michael Driscoll and Norman Francis McFarland serving as co-consecrators.

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Bishop Soto has been a strong defender of immigrant rights; he encourages Catholics to read the Bible so as to better understand the church’s stance on immigration and its long-standing support for the rights of immigrants. Soto believes that comprehensive immigration reform, if done properly taking into account the concerns of all affected parties, would benefit the country as a whole.

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Jaime Ranked on the list of most popular Catholic Priest. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jaime Soto celebrates birthday on December 31 of every year.

Top Facts about Jaime Soto

1. Jaime Soto is an American prelate of the Catholic Church.
2. He was born on December 31, 1955 in Inglewood, California.
3. Soto was ordained a priest in 1982 and became bishop in 2000.
4. He served as auxiliary bishop of Orange County before becoming bishop of Sacramento in 2008.
5. Soto is known for his advocacy for immigrant rights and social justice issues.
6. He has spoken out against racism and discrimination towards marginalized communities.
7. Soto has also been involved in efforts to address clergy sexual abuse within the church.
8. As of 2021, he serves as chairman of the USCCB Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development.
9. Soto holds degrees from St. John’s Seminary College and Loyola Marymount University.
10. He speaks English and Spanish fluently and has traveled extensively throughout Latin America.

How old is Bishop Jaime Soto?

His Excellency, The Most Reverend Jaime Soto
Installed| November 29, 2008
Predecessor| William Weigand
Orders
Ordination| June 12, 1982

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