A Woman of Faith, Compassion and Mission

Venerable Mary Glowrey was an Australian physician, missionary, and JMJ Sister whose life of holiness, compassion, and dedicated service continues to inspire the Church throughout the world. Responding generously to God's call, she dedicated her life to the service of the poor, the sick, and the most vulnerable through her healing ministry and Christ-like charity.

A woman deeply rooted in prayer; she sought God's will in every circumstance and placed her complete trust in Divine Providence. Her letters reveal a heart filled with humility, simplicity, perseverance, compassion, and self-giving love. She saw Christ in every person she served and believed that every human life possesses immeasurable dignity.

Her missionary spirit went beyond healing physical illness. She cared for the whole person body, mind, and soul bringing comfort to the suffering, hope to the discouraged, and God's merciful love to all she encountered. Her life reminds us that holiness is found in ordinary acts of love, faithful service, generous sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to God's mission.

Today, Venerable Mary Glowrey continues to inspire healthcare professionals, missionaries, religious, and all people of goodwill to become instruments of Christ's healing presence in the world.

Her Legacy

The life of Venerable Mary Glowrey continues to inspire us:

• To love Christ wholeheartedly and seek His holy will in all things.

• To serve the poor, the sick, and the vulnerable with compassion and dignity.

• To live with humility, simplicity, generosity, and joyful perseverance.

• To uphold the dignity of every human person.

• To become instruments of healing, hope, and God's love wherever we are called to serve.