The Mary Glowrey Museum documents the life and legacy of Australian born and educated Dr Sr Mary Glowrey JMJ (1887-1957). In 1920 Mary Glowrey left her established medical career in Melbourne and travelled to Guntur in India, where she became a religious Sister and pioneering medical missionary. Known as Sr Mary of the Sacred Heart JMJ, she served the needs of the most marginalised people for 37 years. After Mary Glowrey's Cause for canonisation opened, she was declared a Servant of God in 2013. She is just the second Australian to be officially considered for canonisation.
.......................................................................
Visit the Museum
The Mary Glowrey Museum is open by appointment.
Contact us on info@maryglowreymuseum.info or on (03) 9416 4674 to make a booking.
.......................................................................
Students and Staff
The Museum offers tailored sessions to school students and staff.
Details here.
.......................................................................
Open Days
Our next Open Days are on:
Wednesday 14 May and Wednesday 11 June 2025
Time: 10 am and 3pm
No booking required. To enter Cathedral Hall, push the main doors!
Please note, the lift is currently not in operation. Access is via stairs only.
.......................................................................
Learn More
Learn more about Mary Glowrey and her Cause for Canonisation here
.......................................................................
Feedback from school staff who recently visited the Mary Glowrey Museum:
'I’d never heard of Sr Mary Glowrey and really enjoyed learning about her life and the call to help others. Her story was an inspirational one that I’d like to explore further."
'It was great to hear about Sr Mary Glowrey and bring her work to our attention. The presentation was informative and interactive and the presenters were passionate about spreading the news about Sr Mary Glowrey. For myself, it was a great opportunity to learn about another inspirational figure who can serve as a role model in the lives of educators.'
'Extremely worthwhile.'
'Much interesting information about an inspiring woman and her sense of social justice.'
'How to tell a story in an engaging way!'
Please note: the Cathedral Hall lift access to Level 2, where the Museum is located, is currently unavailable. We apologise for inconvenience this may cause.
..................................................................
Dr Sr Mary Glowrey Greeting Card
Purchase a pack of 4 cards in Mary Glowrey Museum for $10 (cash or EFT).
For details of purchase and postage, click on this order form and email to info@maryglowreymuseum.info
Currently available in Australia only.
..................................................................
Catholic Precinct Walking Tour App
Download the free Catholic Precinct Tour Walking Tour App to support visits to the area around St Patrick's Cathedral.
 72dpi COMBO.png?ver=E6IZKKtcurzS1U2sc60WGQ%3d%3d)
...................................................................
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.
Pay by EFT or cheque.
Cost: $50 + postage and handling $15 (Currently, Australia only).
Inquiries: info@maryglowreymuseum.info
Please note: if you wish to purchase a copy from outside Australia, please email us to register your interest. We will contact you when arrangements for international sales can be made.
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.
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!
........................................................................................................................
The Mary Glowrey Museum has produced a souvenir booklet of Mary Glowrey's life.
Cost: $5, plus $5 postage per booklet.
Download an order form here
Email to: info@maryglowreymuseum.info
OR
Post to:
Mary Glowrey Museum
PO Box 167
Camberwell 3124
.......................................................................................................................