Denver’s Angel of Charity: Mary Leisring on Servant of God Julia Greeley

Son Rise Morning Show · Sep 17, 2026 · 6m

Born into slavery and suffering severe hardship, Julia Greeley became one of Denver's greatest symbols of Catholic charity and devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Mary Leisring, representative from the Julia Greeley Guild, joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to share Julia's inspiring story. Mary highlights Julia's quiet humility—how she pulled a red wagon through Denver's streets at night delivering food and clothes so as not to embarrass those in need—along with her special bond with local firefighters and her ongoing cause for canonization. Tune in to discover the…