Media Release
Wednesday April 19th 2023
LGBTIQA+ ADVOCATES MOURN DEATH OF FR BOB MAGUIRE
Fr Bob's death at age 88 was announced today.
Just.Equal Australia spokesperson and former national director of Australian Marriage Equality, Rodney Croome, said,
"Fr Bob Maguire was a brave and tireless advocate for LGBTIQA+ equality and he will be greatly missed."
"He stood up for the recognition of same-sex relationships and against anti-gay and anti-trans prejudice when few other public leaders were willing to do the same."
"He was a strong supporter of giving LGBTIQA+ people a voice to explain why equality and inclusion are so important."
"At a personal level I found my conversations with Fr Bob a source of great inspiration that kept me going during tough times."
"Fr Bob was always true to his Christian values of love and inclusion regardless of the fears and prejudices of others."
For a news report: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-19/father-bob-maguire-catholic-priest-dies/101814184
For a copy of this statement on the web, click here
For more information contact Rodney Croome on 0409 010 668.
