Father Bob Maguire

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Father Bob Maguire (born approx. 1935) is an Australian Catholic priest, and community worker from South Melbourne. He was awarded the Order of Australia in 1989.

[edit] Media Work

In his earlier days, he hosted his own radio show on 3AW.

Father Bob had a guest appearance on the SBS television programme John Safran vs God with the Melbourne Jewish comedian John Safran. He then went on to co-host Speaking in Tongues and his media partnership with John Safran has continued, he currently appears as co-host of Sunday Night Safran on radio the national youth radio station Triple J on Sunday nights.

His popularity is such that he now has his own website and podcast, in addition to the Sunday Night Safran Podcast.

[edit] Community Work

Despite being 70 years old, Father Bob remains active in community work with Open Family, whiche he is co-founder and chairman of and the Bob Maguire Foundation. He has also established the Emerald Hill Mission and Beyond Care. He is a patron of Dance World and the Canonical Administrator to the Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School.