A state funeral to honour the extraordinary life of Father Bob Maguire AM AFD will be held in Melbourne on May 5th, the Victorian Government has confirmed this morning.
The ceremony for the much-loved Father Bob will begin at 11am on May 5th at St Patrick’s Cathedral in East Melbourne.
“A social justice warrior and passionate advocate for the disadvantaged, Father Bob devoted his life to helping those less fortunate, and his contribution to Victoria was nothing short of remarkable,” Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews said in a statement today.
The funeral is open to the public, but space is limited. Doors at the venue will open at 10am for the 11am Service.
For those unable to attend, the Service will also be livestreamed online.
At the request of Father Bob’s family, memorial tributes may be made in the form of contributions to the Father Bob Maguire Foundation.
To donate, please visit: donate.mycause.com.au/charity/1553.
