Bob Maguire

Robert John Maguire, also known as Robert John Thomas Maguire and commonly known as Father Bob, was an Australian Roman Catholic priest, community worker and media personality. From 1973 to 2012, Maguire was parish priest of Sts Peter and Paul's Church in South Melbourne. Known for his social justice advocacy and care for the disadvantaged members of society, Maguire was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AO) in 1989 for his services to homeless people through the Open Family Foundation.