Beloved priest Father Bob Maguire farewelled at a state funeral

FATHER BOB MAGUIRE STATE FUNERAL

Friend John Safran speaks during the State Funeral Service for Catholic priest Father Bob Maguire at St Patrick’s Cathedral (AAP) Source: AAP / JOEL CARRETT/AAPIMAGE

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Father Bob has been remembered for his life of service, dedicated to helping the poor and vulnerable, at St Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne.

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