Dr Sr Mary Glowrey JMJ (1887-1957) was a Victorian-born and educated doctor. In January 1920, she went to Guntur in India, where she became a religious Sister. She was known as Sr Mary of the Sacred Heart JMJ. A pioneering medical missionary, she spent the rest of her life serving the medical and spiritual needs of the most marginalised people. Mary Glowrey's Cause for canonisation opened in 2010. She is just the second Australian to be officially considered for canonisation. The Catholic Church has given her the title Servant of God.

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Visiting the Mary Glowrey Museum The Mary Glowrey Museum is open by appointment in 2023.

To inquire about a booking, contact us on info@maryglowreymuseum.info or on (03) 9416 4674. 

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: the Cathedral Hall lift access to Level 2, where the Museum is located, is currently unavailable. We apologise for inconvenience this may cause. 

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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.

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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.
Pay by EFT or cheque.
Cost: $49.95 + postage and handling $10 (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! 

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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