Saturdays with the Saints Lecture: "Servant of God Julia Greeley"
Saturday, October 18, 2025 10:30–11:30 AM
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- DescriptionSaturdays with the Saints has established itself as a popular Notre Dame football pregame ritual that combines the University’s rich traditions of Catholic faith and spirited game days. In this lecture, Michael Baxter, associate professor of the practice, McGrath Institute for Church Life, will present on "Julia Greeley of Denver: A Black Woman, A White Angel, and a Red Wagon for the Works of Mercy on Wheels."
The lectures take place in the Andrews Auditorium, located on the lower level of Geddes Hall, adjacent to the Hesburgh Library. The talks are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early as the events tend to fill to capacity.
Originally published at mcgrath.nd.edu. - Websitehttps://events.nd.edu/events/2025/10/18/saturdays-with-the-saints-lecture-servant-of-god-julia-greely/
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