News on Fr Bob

Statement from Father Bob Maguire’s Family

Thursday 5 January, 2023

We are delighted that Father Bob’s doctors, at Melbourne’s Cabrini Hospital, have now reached the point where they believe he no longer needs hospital care. However, on the advice of his doctors, he will now transfer to a retirement home for respite care because he will still require 24-hour nursing care as he continues to recover.

Over the past fortnight, the medical staff at Cabrini have provided world-class treatment for Father Bob.  When he was admitted to hospital, Father Bob could not walk but he now has some limited mobility again with support.

All the doctors and nursing staff have been outstanding in their treatment and care. We cannot thank them enough.

As his family, we will always act in Father Bob’s best interests and continue to be guided by the advice of his GP and other health professionals.

There has been a lot of interest in Fr Bob’s dog Frankalina. It was with Fr Bob’s blessing that one of his nieces would care for the dog until she can be returned to his care. Fr Bob has been delighted to be shown photos of Franka and will be visited by her next week.  

We thank the hundreds of supporters of Father Bob for their outpouring of concern for his welfare.