Greg Boyle

Date of Birth: May 19, 1954

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Date of Death: [Leave blank as Greg Boyle is alive]

Biography

Gregory J. Boyle, S.J., commonly known as Greg Boyle, is a Jesuit priest and the founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang-intervention, rehabilitation, and re-entry program in the world. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Boyle dedicated his life to working with marginalized communities, particularly gang members. After being ordained as a priest in 1984, he served as an associate pastor and later as the pastor at Dolores Mission Church, situated in the Boyle Heights neighborhood, known for its high crime rates and gang activity. In 1988, Boyle founded Homeboy Industries, initially as a job training program for former gang members. Over the years, Homeboy Industries expanded its services to include education, mental health support, legal aid, and tattoo removal, among others. Boyle’s approach emphasizes kinship and compassion, challenging the conventional punitive measures against gang violence. He is also a bestselling author, known for his books “Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion” and “Barking to the Choir: The Power of Radical Kinship.”

5 Interesting Facts about Greg Boyle

1. Greg Boyle was awarded the California Peace Prize in 2000.

2. Homeboy Industries has become a model for over 250 organizations worldwide.

3. Boyle received the Laetare Medal from the University of Notre Dame in 2017, recognizing his service to humanity.

4. He holds a degree in English from Gonzaga University and a Master of Divinity from the Weston School of Theology.

5. Boyle often speaks about the concept of “boundless compassion” and has given TED Talks and other public speeches on the topic.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Greg Boyle

1. “No kinship, no peace. No kinship, no justice. No kinship, no equality.”

2. “Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It’s a covenant between equals.”

3. “We are all a cry for help in a world that often lacks the courage to listen.”

4. “You stand with the least likely to succeed until success is succeeded by something more valuable: kinship.”

5. “The measure of our compassion lies not in our service to those on the margins, but in our willingness to see ourselves in kinship with them.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Greg Boyle’s work is primarily non-profit, and specific financial net worth figures are not typically publicized. However, Homeboy Industries’ annual operating budget is around $20 million, supported by donations and various revenue streams from its social enterprises.

Children

As a Jesuit priest, Greg Boyle has taken a vow of celibacy and does not have any biological children. However, he often refers to the members of Homeboy Industries as his family.