In an article, Soto Voce, young Rocco, the rising Philadelphia Catholic writer and blogger who gaining daily visits to his site by the hundreds, literally, has introduced me and those of you who chose to visit his blog today to one of the newer episcopal appointments in the United States. At a time when the fellows who wear those funny hats in church are so often berated for weaknesses and failures in their administrative styles, another beacon of hope comes to us ... this time from the "left coast." Auxiliary Bishop Jaime Soto, diocese of Orange (California) is making waves ... good waves. Check out his picture. Looking at him, I think: is this a big teddy bear you want to hug or is this a man on the march, putting up with no nonsense. God be with you, Bishop. You are on a roll and it might be quite the challenge but clearly you are not afraid! By the way, thanks Rocco for the introduction to this modern day successor of the Apostles!
