The household of Father Bob Maguire have accepted the supply of a state funeral to honour the beloved social justice campaigner and Catholic priest.
Generally known as the "folks's priest", Father Bob devoted his life to charity and serving to poor and marginalised members of society in Melbourne.
Father Bob turned a Member of the Order of Australia in 1989 for his service to homeless youth. In 2011 he was Victorian of the Yr.
He based the Father Bob Maguire Basis in 2003, which has a mission to "present materials, emotional and social help to whomever, at any time when and wherever vital".
The muse additionally goals to finish homelessness and drawback by way of making a caring neighborhood.
Though there was no date set, the state funeral might be a celebration of Father Bob's life and legacy.
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