Colorado Speaker Series: Father Greg Boyle

Father Greg Boyle, the renowned Jesuit priest and founder of Homeboy Industries, brings his message of kinship and radical love to Denver's Bellco Theatre on February 27th, 2026. Known for his three decades of work with gang members and formerly incarcerated individuals in Los Angeles, Father Boyle has transformed thousands of lives through the world's largest gang intervention program.

The Colorado Speaker Series presents this intimate evening where Father Boyle will share stories from his bestselling memoir "Tattoos on the Heart" and discuss how communities can heal through compassion rather than punishment. His work with Homeboy Industries — which employs former gang members in businesses ranging from bakeries to solar panel installation — demonstrates practical alternatives to the traditional justice system.

Bellco Theatre's 2,400-seat venue provides an ideal setting for Father Boyle's powerful speaking style, which blends humor, heartbreak, and hope. Attendees can expect insights into his philosophy that "nothing stops a bullet like a job" and how Denver communities might apply lessons from East LA's transformation.