Father Bob Maguire, a Catholic priest and social justice advocate, is remembered as a friend of the underprivileged and destitute by family, friends, politicians, and individuals from all walks of life.
Fr. Bob passed away on Wednesday morning in his beloved Melbourne at the age of 88.
He was a “dear and much-loved member of our family,” according to his relatives, and would be “sorely missed for his energy and good humor.”
What is Father Bob known for?
Fr. Bob has long been a fan of the Collingwood Football Club, which expressed its deepest sympathies to the late priest’s family and friends.
According to the statement, “Fr Bob first gained notoriety for his work with underprivileged individuals in his South Melbourne parish, as well as his dedication to feeding and sheltering the hungry and homeless of Melbourne.
What is the movie about Father Bob?
The documentary movie In Bob We Trust, which included clips of his run-ins with church leaders, chronicled his final years as a parish priest.