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 appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 1989 for service to homeless youth. In 2011, Maguire was named Victorian of the Year.
Maguire launched the Father Bob Maguire Foundation in 2003 to provide food relief, social inclusion and educational support services “so that no one is left behind”. His foundation issued a statement on Tuesday denouncing “ill-informed” comments regarding Maguire’s departure from the foundation. The foundation says he voluntarily stepped down due to his health. Maguire had tweeted on Monday “please help me survive ambush by treacherous frenemies”.“Our nation has just lost a hero,” Minns tweeted. “The people’s priest. A social justice warrior. And a man who dedicated his life to faith and standing up for those most vulnerable. Vale Father Bob Maguire.
“You’d see him at picket lines, protests & community actions preaching the good word the way it was meant to be done,” he tweeted.The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights.
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