For women who have experienced homelessness

and are ready to rebuild their lives

JUNE 2023 (Continued)

"Our sister Julia Greeley ... hid her beautiful heart

in the glorious presence of Almighty God"

— Bishop Jorge Rodriguez

One might wonder — if Julia had been told how she would be regarded after her death, what would she have made of it?

On the 105th anniversary of her death, June 7, 2023, Julia's obscure and difficult life - born into slavery, disabled and poor - was remembered at Mass in the vast Cathedral Basilica in Denver, celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodriguez, and honored by a large band of prayerful supporters, some wearing banners emblazoned with her name.

Julia, who lived in a modest room on Walnut Street in old Denver, now rests her bones in a marble tomb near the main altar of the Cathedral. She is the only person, laity or clergy, to be so honored.

Here are some moments from Julia's Greeley's June 7th birthday -- the day she entered into eternal life in 1918 and began her path to sainthood.

Mary Leisring, (reading at left) is president and director of the Julia Greeley Guild, and served as lector during the June 7 Mass. Mary has been a Julia Greeley supporter for 20 years and more, and has been president of the Guild since Julia's cause for sainthood was introduced in 2016.

We've asked Julia to watch over the women of the Julia Greeley Home, who are courageously rebuilding their lives, each in their own way, just as Julia rebuilt her life despite sorrow and pain. These are some of the many women you have watched over too, by way of your prayers and support. God bless you for giving of your time and treasure!

To read "Part One" of our June 2023 Newsletter, please click on https://conta.cc/3oHV9cj

Julia Greeley rose every day

to face her daily challenges with courage.

She is an exceptional example to women - and to all people! - everywhere