Jesuit priest Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, is bringing his ‘radical kinship’ message to the Philippines, according to a Philstar report published on September 11, 2026. Specific dates and venues for his Philippine appearances have not yet been announced. This is a rare opportunity for Quezon City residents interested in social justice, restorative justice, and community care to hear from a renowned advocate who has spent nearly 40 years working with former gang members. Boyle’s message that ‘everybody belongs’ resonates with local conversations about inclusion, healing, and reducing violence in communities. No admission fees, venue, or registration details have been announced yet; follow Philstar’s On the Radar section and Homeboy Industries’ official channels for updates. To understand the message in advance, readers can check Boyle’s book ‘Barking to the Choir: The Power of Radical Kinship.’
Background
Greg Boyle is a Jesuit priest and founder of Homeboy Industries, a Los Angeles nonprofit founded in 1992 to support former gang members and recently incarcerated people with free services such as counseling, legal aid, tattoo removal, and job training. He defines radical kinship as ‘exquisite mutuality where there is no us and them.’ After nearly 40 years of this work, his core message is that everybody belongs.
Source: Philippine Star