Rob Keighron
Robert E. Keighron (born December 3, 1980) is an American media personality and radio broadcaster. He was a Roman Catholic priest in the Diocese of Brooklyn before his laicization for personal reasons in 2014. He is best known from his appearances on The Catholic Guy Show with Lino Rulli, a radio show airing on Sirius XM, from 2008–2014. He is also known for periodic appearances with Chris Russo on various radio platforms.
Rob Keighron | |
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Keighron co-hosting The Catholic Guy Show in 2012 | |
| Born | Robert E. Keighron December 3, 1980 |
| Education | Bachelor of Sacred Theology |
| Alma mater | Pontifical North American College St. John's University |
| Occupation(s) | Media personality, former Roman Catholic priest |
| Known for | The Catholic Guy Show |
Background
Keighron was born in Queens, New York and graduated from Archbishop Molloy High School in 1998. Keighron then attended St. John's University in New York, where he graduated with a degree in philosophy in 2002. Keighron lived at the Pontifical North American College while he studied in Rome for a Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree. Keighron was then installed as parochial vicar of St. Helen Roman Catholic Church in Howard Beach, Queens.[1] He also served as president of St. Helen Roman Catholic School.[2] In November 2012, he took up residence at the rectory of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Astoria, Queens in order to devote himself full-time to The Catholic Guy.[3]
Broadcasting career
Keighron's radio career began in 2003 while attending the Pontifical North American College where he was a regular contributor to Mike and the Mad Dog, a New York City-based sports radio show hosted by Chris Russo. He was known as "Rob From The Vatican" and discussed sports predictions.[4] Following his ordination, he remained in Rome and frequently celebrated Mass on Vatican Radio.[5] Keighron went on to host a weekly sports television series that aired on the Diocese of Brooklyn's New Evangelization Television just prior to his full venture into Catholic radio.[6]
In August 2008, Keighron's broadcasting talent was recognized on an international platform when he appeared as a guest on The Catholic Guy Show with Lino Rulli for a segment focusing on priests from various parts of the country.[4] Following the appearance, Keighron became a frequent guest on the show with in-studio appearances each week. He was chosen to co-host alongside Rulli, as well as co-producer, in September 2011.[7]
On October 10, 2013 Keighron announced his departure as co-host of The Catholic Guy Show; his final full-time show was October 25. He indicated that he loved doing the show, and plans for future show appearances during his discernment.[8]
On June 19, 2014 Keighron made his final appearance on The Catholic Guy Show, announcing he would be leaving active ministry in the priesthood.[9] His final television appearance occurred three days following the announcement, when he returned to New Evangelization Television as a guest host on In The Arena.[10] Following his departure from the priesthood, Keighron continued to make periodic appearances on The Catholic Guy, often in character, until 2015.[11]
On June 20, 2019, five years following his final appearance on radio, Keighron appeared on Sirius XM's Mad Dog Sports Radio, where he provided an update on his life and announced his marriage.[12]
See also
References
- ^ "Parish Staff". St. Helen Roman Catholic Church. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
- ^ St. Helen R.C. School Staff 2011-10-22 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2012-07-17.
- ^ (PDF). St. Helen Roman Catholic Church bulletin - October 14, 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2012.
- ^ a b "The Catholic Guy" Podcast: Father Rob's First Appearance. Retrieved 9 July 2012
- ^ "The Catholic Guy" Podcast: The Best of Italy 2011 PART 2. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
- ^ "The Catholic Guy" Podcast: Fr. Rob Television, Mass Changes, & Lady Gaga?!. Retrieved 7 September 2012.
- ^ (PDF). St. Helen Roman Catholic Church bulletin - August 14, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
- ^ Catholic Guy Podcast #147: The Decision. (And Fr Rob cries...). Retrieved 14 October 2013.
- ^ TCGS Podcast #175: In NYC with Lino's mom, Pope's health, and Fr Rob's bye!. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
- ^ . New Evangelization Television. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
- ^ Catholic Guy Podcast #214: A Catholic Guy Pilgrimage to Rome, Florence, and Turin!. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
- ^ Rob Keighron [@holdthecovfefe] (20 June 2019). "Breaking radio silence. To talk on the radio. @MadDogRadio with the dope @MadDogUnleashed. He will be put in his place. #fatguyfromrapid. SiriusXM Ch. 82 in a few minutes" (Tweet) – via Twitter.