Robert Emmet Barron

Religious Leader

Birthday November 19, 1959

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Chicago, IL

Age 65 years old

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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.