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Year 9 RE: Big Changes: Mary Glowery

Mary Glowery

Mary Glowery

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. 

Source: https://maryglowreymuseum.info/

At the concluding mass for WYD08 in Sydney, Pope Benedict XVI encouraged young people from every nation to be witnesses of life and love in the Spirit: "Do not be afraid to say 'yes' to Jesus, to find your joy in doing his will, giving yourself completely to the pursuit of holiness, and using all your talents in the service of others!" Almost a century ago, Mary Glowrey said 'yes' to this call, a personal call that she experienced from the heart of Jesus, and in the witness of her very person became a source of life for countless thousands.

source: Catholic Women’s League Victoria

Mary Glowery