Rob Keighron

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Rob Keighron
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Keighron co-hosting The Catholic Guy Show in 2012
Born
Robert E. Keighron

(1980-12-03) December 3, 1980 (age 44)
Ozone Park, Queens, New York, United States
Education Bachelor of Sacred Theology
Alma mater Pontifical North American College
St. John's University
Occupation(s)Media personality, politician, former Roman Catholic priest
Known for The Catholic Guy Show

Robert E. Keighron (born December 3, 1980) is an American media personality, businessman, and politician. [1] He formerly served as a Roman Catholic priest in the Diocese of Brooklyn before his dispensation from the clergy for personal reasons in 2014. He is known from his appearances on Sirius XM's The Catholic Guy Show with Lino Rulli from 2008 to 2014, as well as appearances with Chris Russo on various radio platforms.

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Early life and priesthood

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. [2] He also served as president of St. Helen Catholic Academy. [3] 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 Show . [4] On June 19, 2014, Keighron announced he would be leaving active ministry in the priesthood. [5]

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. [6] Following his ordination, he remained in Rome and frequently celebrated Mass on Vatican Radio. [7] 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. [8]

In August 2008, Keighron's broadcasting talent was recognized on an international platform when he appeared as a guest on Sirius XM's The Catholic Guy Show with Lino Rulli for a segment focusing on priests from various parts of the country. [6] 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. [9] 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. [10] His final apperance on The Catholic Guy Show was June 19, 2014, following his announcement of leaving active ministry in the priesthood. [5] His final television appearance in a priestly capacity occurred three days following the announcement, when he returned to New Evangelization Television as a guest host on In The Arena. [11] Keighron continued to make periodic appearances on The Catholic Guy until 2015, often in character. [12]

In 2019, Keighron returned to radio and appeared on Sirius XM's Mad Dog Sports Radio, where he provided an update on his life and announced his marriage. [13] As of 2025, Keighron makes regular appearances on Fox Sports Radio's The Nate Brown Show, a sports radio program and podcast, hosting a weekly "happy hour" segment discussing current events and sports betting. [14] [15]

Politics

In 2023, Keighron announced his candidacy for Rapid City Common Council. [1] [16]

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  1. 1 2 Dodge, Darsha (24 March 2023). "Rob Keighron announces run for Ward 3 Council seat". Rapid City Journal . Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  2. ↑ "Parish Staff". St. Helen Roman Catholic Church. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  3. ↑ St. Helen R.C. School Staff Archived 2011-10-22 at the Wayback Machine . Retrieved 2012-07-17.
  4. ↑ "Fr. Robert Keighron will be leaving St. Helen at the end of October to take up residence at St. Joseph's Rectory in Astoria, Queens" (PDF). St. Helen Roman Catholic Church bulletin - October 14, 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2012.
  5. 1 2 TCGS Podcast #175: In NYC with Lino's mom, Pope's health, and Fr Rob's bye!. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
  6. 1 2 "The Catholic Guy" Podcast: Father Rob's First Appearance. Retrieved 9 July 2012
  7. ↑ "The Catholic Guy" Podcast: The Best of Italy 2011 PART 2. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
  8. ↑ "The Catholic Guy" Podcast: Fr. Rob Television, Mass Changes, & Lady Gaga?!. Retrieved 7 September 2012.
  9. ↑ "Congratulations, Good Luck and Many Blessings, Father Rob!" (PDF). St. Helen Roman Catholic Church bulletin - August 14, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  10. ↑ Catholic Guy Podcast #147: The Decision. (And Fr Rob cries...). Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  11. ↑ "In The Arena: Abuse & Recovery". New Evangelization Television. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
  12. ↑ Catholic Guy Podcast #214: A Catholic Guy Pilgrimage to Rome, Florence, and Turin!. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  13. ↑ @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.
  14. ↑ "The Nate Brown Show-SoDak's Sports Talk Show" . Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  15. ↑ "The Nate Brown Show". kwsn.com. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  16. ↑ "Candidates File For Rapid City Mayor, City Council". City of Rapid City. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
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