Breaking: Beloved Catholic priest Father Bob Maguire has died aged 88.
Beloved Catholic priest, social justice campaigner and media personality Father Bob Maguire has died aged 88, a source close to his family confirmed on Wednesday.
Maguire’s charity work, advocacy for the poor and wicked sense of humour made him a popular figure in Melbourne and across Australia.He was parish priest of Sts. Peter & Paul’s Catholic Church in South Melbourne from 1973 to 2012. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 1989 for service to homeless youth. In 2011, Maguire was named Victorian of the Year.The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights.
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