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Photos from Father Hunter’s Mass of Thanksgiving
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MARIAN UNIVERSITY FACULTY
Marian University Profile
GRIDIRON FATHERS
Three NFL chaplains discuss their faith and ministry both on and off the football field
https://www.kofc.org/en/news-room/columbia/2022/january/gridiron-fathers.html
Faith Brought Colts Chaplain To The Priesthood And The NFL
Meet the new chaplain for the Indianapolis Colts. Father Douglas Hunter’s faith journey took him from law enforcement to the priesthood and now, the NFL.
https://www.colts.com/news/faith-brought-colts-chaplain-to-the-priesthood-and-the-nfl-20502232
Colts newest chaplain is former IMPD officer who at first resisted calling to priesthood
INDIANAPOLIS – In his new position with the Indianapolis Colts, Douglas Hunter will refer to a Bible more than a playbook.
‘I know them by name not by fame’
As a Colts’ chaplain, Father Douglas Hunter focuses on players’ lives and their faith
As the Catholic chaplain for the Indianapolis Colts, Father Douglas Hunter has access to the training facility, the team meetings and the sidelines during games. He’s even there in the locker room when head coach Frank Reich talks to the players, including the times the Colts’ leader has shared this constant message:
“Get 1 percent better every day.”
https://www.archindy.org/criterion/local/2019/09-06/radio.html
Indianapolis Colts’ chaplain focuses on players’ lives and faith
INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — As the Catholic chaplain for the Indianapolis Colts, Father Douglas Hunter has access to the training facility, the team meetings and the sidelines during games. He’s even there in the locker room when head coach Frank Reich talks to the players, including the times the Colts’ leader has shared this constant message: “Get 1 percent better every day.”
https://www.catholicnews.com/indianapolis-colts-chaplain-focuses-on-players-lives-and-faith/
Intentional Grounding: NFL GM Chris Ballard reveals how his deep-rooted Catholic faith guided him through the last year of social unrest
Those who work with young people know that sports and professional athletes have incredible influence over the lives of most teenagers. The NFL is one of the most dominant cultural institutions today, which means that it is consistently in the spotlight when our country experiences conflict. Racism. The Pandemic. Political division. These issues have impacted all of us this year, from the NFL to each of our parishes and dioceses, and they will continue to have a significant impact on the lives of our young people.
Grounded in his faith and starting with the core Catholic value of the dignity of every person, Chris Ballard offers his insights and experiences for how to work effectively and justly to achieve unity within a diverse organization. Join this moderated conversation between Chris, Indianapolis Chaplain Fr. Douglas Hunter, long-time youth minister Mike Patin plus Darius Villalobos, NFCYM’s Director of Cultural Diversity to learn practical tips for how our Catholic faith can help you engage in difficult conversations with young people about topics of supreme importance in our society.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS’ CHAPLAIN FOCUSES ON PLAYERS’ LIVES AND FAITH
As the Catholic chaplain for the Indianapolis Colts, Father Douglas Hunter has access to the training facility, the team meetings and the sidelines during games. He’s even there in the locker room when head coach Frank Reich talks to the players, including the times the Colts’ leader has shared this constant message: “Get one-percent better every day.”
https://www.knights.net/en/news/gridiron-knight.html
12TH ANNUAL CLAYTON FAMILY CIRCLE OF HONOR INDUCTION
INDIANAPOLIS - On Wednesday, June 16, Marian University hosts the 12th Annual Clayton Family Circle of Honor Induction.
This year's honoree is Chris Ballard, general manager of the Indianapolis Colts and will be hosted by Larra Overton, producer, host, and reporter for Colts Productions. The Marian community is thrilled to honor both Chris and the Marian University student-athletes who have risen above it all in a year like no other. Mr. Ballard will take part in a Q&A session with Larra Overton and Father Douglas Hunter '09, Indianapolis Colts Chaplain.
https://www.muknights.com/article/8182
Chaplain sending out the right signals
INDIANAPOLIS -- As the Catholic chaplain for the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, Fr. Douglas Hunter has access to the training facility, the team meetings and the sidelines during games. He’s even there in the locker room when head coach Frank Reich talks to the players, including the times the Colts’ leader has shared this constant message: “Get one per cent better every day.”
Opinion: Colts chaplain doesn’t preach football
When the chaplain of the Indianapolis Colts got up to deliver the keynote address at the annual Catholic Radio fundraising dinner last week, everybody just naturally expected him to talk about football in general, the Colts in particular and Andrew Luck specifically.
https://www.youarecurrent.com/2019/09/08/opinion-colts-chaplain-doesnt-preach-football/
FULFILLING A CALLING
“I HOPE TO BRING THESE MEN A SENSE OF HOPE AND PEACE BECAUSE, IN THEIR CHAOTIC LIVES, THEY NEED THAT.”
FAITH BROUGHT FATHER HUNTER TO THE PRIESTHOOD AND THE NFL
Born and raised in the Catholic Church, Father Douglas Hunter says his priestly story began back in fourth grade.
https://www.bishopchatard.org/wp-content/uploads/publications/TrojansTodayJune2018.pdf
CATHOLIC SPORTS WEEKLY: “FAITH AND FOOTBALL, COLLEGE AND THE PROS” with Wil Hampton
"FAITH AND FOOTBALL, COLLEGE AND THE PROS" - Wil is joined by Marian University Head Football Coach Mark Henninger to preview the upcoming "Franciscan Bowl" featuring Marian and St. Francis, two strong NAIA programs from two strong Franciscan universities. Plus Father Douglas Hunter takes time from his busy schedule as Indianapolis Colts chaplain, chaplain for Roncalli High School and Pastor of St Roch Parish to talk about meeting athletes where you are needed.