Travels from: San Fernando Valley, Southern California
Jesse is bilingual, and equally at home in front of both English and Spanish speaking audiences.  In addition, he has proven himself as a presenter with both youth and adults.  A devoted husband and father of three children, he resides in the San Fernando Valley of Southern California.

Boxing, martial arts, contact sports.  That was how Jesse Romero used to channel his competitive fire, his spirit.  Then, in 1986, a fellow officer challenged Jesse to pick up a bible, and use faith instead of force as a way to find escape from the pressures of police life.  That event began a transformation that continues to benefit us today.  For in the Bible, Jesse rediscovered his Catholic roots.  He also discovered how most Catholics really don’t understand the basics of their faith, choosing to live out their lives in a kind of spiritual coma.  For them - and us – Jesse is a five-alarm wakeup call.

You see, during his years as a Deputy Sheriff, Jesse experienced the dark side of society everyday; yet also saw the evidence of God’s work in some of the most unexpected places. What made the difference? Faith in JESUS CHRIST.

Today, Jesse is committed to keeping the Faith alive by speaking at parishes and Catholic events throughout the United States.  As a speaker, Jesse has the ability to make the sometimes-complex teachings of the Faith understandable with his straight talk Christ-centered approach.  His messages may be simple but when delivered with energy and conviction that has become a Jesse Romero trademark, the audience is left with the indelible impression that our Catholic Faith is something to be worn visibly and proudly, not kept hidden away (Matt 5: 14-16).  The phrase “use it or lose it” takes on a whole new meaning in his hands.

Jesse lives in southern California with his wife (Anita) of 23 years and his three children: Paul, Annmarie and Joshua. 

Career and Educational Highlights:

Ø     B.A. from Mount Saint Mary’s College in Los Angeles (Liberal Arts) & M.A. in Catholic Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville – Ohio (graduated with Highest Academic honors).

Ø     Host of a weekly English Catholic radio program thru Global Catholic Radio

called “Reasons for Faith Live,” also the host of a weekly Spanish Catholic radio program thru Radio Guadalupe (877.7 FM) in Los Angeles called “Encuentro.” 

Ø     Host of a weekly Catholic Spanish TV program on channel 62 called “Porque Soy Catolico” and another weekly Spanish Catholic radio program called “Buenos Dias en el Camino” thru Radio Catolica El Sembrador 1670 AM.

Ø     Numerous guest radio and television appearances in Spanish and English including “The Knights Presents” on cable TV, “Catholic Answers Live,” “Al Kresta Live” EWTN’s “Life on the Rock,”“Living His Life Abundantly,” “Together in Christ,” “Sky Angel Network,” “Nuestra Familia,” “Razones Para Mi Fe,” “Nuestra Fe en Vivo,” “Radio Guadalupe,” “Hombrenuevo,” “Upon This Rock,”and “Buenos Dias En El Camino” radio program with ESNE.

Ø     Contributing author to the book ‘Welcome Home’ (Ignatius Press). Co-authored a book on prayer entitled “Combat Training, Daily Prayers for Purity.”

Ø     Started a nationwide Evangelization preaching ministry in 1997, he is bilingual and typically the keynote speaker at conferences. He is known for his high octane high-powered preaching.

Ø     Member of the National Service Committee of the Catholic Church’s Charismatic Renewal and a member of the Knight’s of Columbus.

Ø     D.R.E. at Guardian Angel Catholic Church: 10886 Lehigh Avenue, Pacoima CA 91331, under Reverend Steven Guitron (Pastor).

Ø     Retired Veteran of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department.

Ø     3-time World Police Boxing Champion & 2-time Middleweight U.S.A. Kick Boxing Champion.

Ø     2^nd Generation Chuck Norris Black belt in Tang Soo Do Korean Karate.

Ø      Certified Wrestling Coach – USA Wrestling Association.

 
Excerpts Taken from Written Endorsements:

“He (Jesse) brings to the marketplace and to his professional career, his deep love for God, his great love for his church, and his deep respect for all God’s people.  Jesse is truly a modern day evangelist, proclaiming the Good News, that Jesus Christ is Lord of our lives.  Jesse has my respect and my prayers for his ministry…”

- Most Rev. Thomas J. Flanagan, D.D.

                                  Auxiliary Bishop of San Antonio, TX

"There are several reasons why Jesse is being recruited from so many different parts of the U.S   He is knowledgeable about his faith. . . Jesse is clearly a dynamic speaker. . .His approach is always fresh because he is open to the Magisterium's constant commitment to new ardor and methods of evangelization. At the invitation of many Pastors and Priests in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Jess has preached untiringly and with deep inspiration.  This office strongly supports his ministry."

                                - Louis Velasquez, Director of Hispanic Ministry

                                  Archdiocese of Los Angeles, CA

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Posted on 11/13/2008

"Mr. Romero I am one of your students from granda hills karate. God bless you and I hope to hear from you soon to chit-chat. This is Benny Castaneda I hope that your doing well." - Benny Castaneda, Canoga Park, CA

Posted on 11/3/2008

"HELLO JESSE I REALY LIKED YOUR SPEECH ON SUNDAY YOU MADE ME THINK TWICE ABOUT THE LORD KNOW I WILL HAVE MY HEART OPEN TO HIM AND ONLY HIM THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE IN MY LIFE THANK YOU!!! HOPE." - Esperanza, Mendota California