Beloved Catholic priest and social justice campaigner Father Bob Maguire will be honoured with a state funeral at St Patrick's Cathedral.
Beloved Catholic priest and social justice campaigner Father Bob Maguire will be honoured with a state funeral at St Patrick’s Cathedral after he died, aged 88, last week.
Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed on Tuesday that Maguire’s family had accepted the offer of a state funeral. “Victorians will be invited to celebrate the life of Father Bob Maguire at a state funeral, honouring the people’s priest’s generosity, kindness, humour and service to the state,” Andrews said in a statement.
Arrangements for the funeral will be made by Maguire’s family, the Father Bob Maguire Foundation and the state government, and announced to the public at a later date. Maguire’s charity work, advocacy for the poor and wicked sense of humour made him a popular figure in Melbourne and across Australia.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said: “With the passing of Father Bob, we have lost a great Australian. An irrepressibly cheerful champion for all those battling disadvantage, he dedicated his life to brightening the lives of those most in need.Advertisement
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