Maguire, who defiantly and tirelessly advocated for the underdog, brought a legion of new adherents to the Catholic church
The Catholic priest first became known for his work with disadvantaged people in his South Melbourne parish, before regularly appearing in national media. He balanced his media commitments and parish duties until he was forced to retire from the Catholic Church.
In 2011, he accused Cardinal George Pell of punishing him for being “open to all” and described his exit as a “dishonourable discharge”. He was never afraid to wade into political discussions and in December 2022 said far greater action was needed to be taken on the “national disaster” of homelessness.
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