Robert Emmet Barron
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About
Roman Catholic prelate and public intellectual known for his outreach through social media. He discusses religion, philosophy, and culture on his eponymous YouTube channel, where he has built an audience of more than 1.7 million subscribers. He is the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries and the author of This is My Body: A Call to Eucharistic Revival.
Before Fame
He studied philosophy at the Catholic University of America.
Trivia
His bishopbarron Instagram account features highlights from his work as a bishop and has gained more than 480,000 followers. His official Facebook page, where he posts spiritual reflections, has racked up more than 3 million followers.
Family Life
His brother, John Barron, has worked in Chicago local media.
Associated With
He was a guest on Jordan Peterson's podcast in April 2021.
