The social justice campaigner and 'people's priest', who died aged 88 earlier this month in Melbourne, will be remembered with a state funeral.
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The media personality and Roman Catholic priest dedicated his life to standing up for the poor and marginalised and clashed with church hierarchy at times. Since his death, Fr Bob has been remembered as a "great man" with a wicked sense of humour who dedicated his life to society's least fortunate. Father Bob Maguire was known for his social justice work, providing food relief and educational support through his Melbourne-based charity.
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