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On this episode of Our American Stories, before he was known as Father Stu, Stuart Long was a Golden Gloves boxing champion with dreams of fame. A near-fatal motorcycle accident changed the course of his life, leading him toward faith and eventually the priesthood. Diagnosed with a rare muscle disease, he continued to serve others with courage until his death in 2014. His story later inspired the film Father Stu starring Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson. In this recording provided by the Diocese of Helena, you’ll hear directly from Father Stuart Long himself as he shares the journey that transformed him.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, before he was known as Father Stu, Stuart Long was a Golden Gloves boxing champion with dreams of fame. A near-fatal motorcycle accident changed the course of his life, leading him toward faith and eventually the priesthood. Diagnosed with a rare muscle disease, he continued to serve others with courage until his death in 2014. His story later inspired the film Father Stu&nbsp;starring Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson. In this recording provided by the Diocese of Helena, you&rsquo;ll hear directly from Father Stuart Long himself as he shares the journey that transformed him.
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The True Story of Father Stu, the Boxer Who Became a Priest

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