Dr Sr Mary Glowrey JMJ (1887-1957) was a Victorian born and educated doctor. In January 1920 she went to Guntur, India, where she became a religious Sister. She was known as Sr Mary of the Sacred Heart JMJ. She spent the rest of her life serving the medical and spiritual needs of the most marginalised people. The Catholic Church declared Mary Glowrey a Servant of God in 2013.
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Visiting the Mary Glowrey Museum
The Mary Glowrey Museum is open by appointment in 2022, and subject to current public health requirements.
To inquire about a booking, contact us on info@maryglowreymuseum.info.
Currently (August 2022), messages cannot be left via our landline number (03) 9416 4674. As we work to resolve this issue, please call 0478 248 424 to make an inquiry or leave a message.
The Museum is particularly pleased to continue to offer presentations about the life and legacy of Mary Glowrey to school students and educators. Please contact us to discuss your school's student or staff needs.
Please note: as of July 2022, the Cathedral Hall lift access to Level 2, where the Museum is located, is temporarily unavailable. We apologise for inconvenience this may cause.
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Autobiography of Dr Sr Mary Glowrey
Order a copy of the Museum's recent publication of Dr Sr Mary Glowrey JMJ’s autobiography, The Autobiography of Dr Sr Mary Glowrey JMJ: ‘God’s Good for Nothing’, which includes supplementary texts.
Download an order form here
Cost: $49.95 + postage and handling $10 (Currently, Australia only).
Pay by EFT or cheque.
The Autobiography of Dr Sr Mary Glowrey JMJ: ‘God’s Good for Nothing’ has been produced by the Museum with the generous support of ACU.
Inquiries: info@maryglowreymuseum.info
Mary Glowrey's account details her upbringing in Australia and her first years in India as a pioneering medical missionary. As ill health prevented Mary from completing her account, her fellow Australian, Sr Peter Julian Barrett JMJ, completed Mary’s story within a few years of Mary’s death in 1957.
In this publication both documents are accompanied by beautiful photographs from the Mary Glowrey Collection and commentaries that provide cultural and historical background for the texts.
Makes a great gift!
(Please note, delivery may be delayed due to demands on the postal system)
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Feedback from teachers who have visited the Mary Glowrey Museum
'Great to hear Mary's story. Also great to hear her words.' Mairead, Secondary Head of RE.
'Very clear, informative, fascinating.' Maureen, Secondary teacher.
'Excellent presentation - encouraging students to see, think and wonder ... very impressive witness to her life.' Kellie, Secondary LSO.
'We loved the inquiry approach. The exhibition was interactive and an amazing use of primary and secondary sources.' Amy, Primary REL.
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The Mary Glowrey Museum has produced a souvenir booklet of Mary Glowrey's life.
Cost: $15, plus $2.20 postage per booklet.
Download an order form here
Email to: info@maryglowreymuseum.info
OR
Post to:
Mary Glowrey Museum
PO Box 167
Camberwell 3124
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In Their Footsteps
A walking tour map of Catholic heritage in East Melbourne and Fitzroy, produced by the Mary Glowrey Museum.
Cost: $1, plus postage and packaging.
To order email us at: info@maryglowreymuseum.info