Mary Glowrey
Australian physician and religious sister (1887–1957)
Died aged 69CancerAustralia
Biography
Mary Glowrey JMJ, religious name Mary of the Sacred Heart, (1887–1957) was an Australian-born religious sister and educated doctor who spent 37 years in India, where she set up healthcare facilities, services and systems. She is believed to be the first religious sister to practise as a doctor. The Catholic Church is investigating her cause for beatification and declared her a Servant of God in 2013. On 21 November 2025 Pope Leo XIV recognised Mary Glowrey as having lived a life of ‘heroic virtue’, according her the title of a Venerable.
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Awards & honours (1)
- Victorian Honour Roll of Women
Quick answers about Mary Glowrey
- How old was Mary Glowrey?
- Mary Glowrey died on May 5, 1957 at the age of 69.
- When is Mary Glowrey's birthday?
- Mary Glowrey was born on June 23, 1887.
- Where was Mary Glowrey born?
- Mary Glowrey was born in Birregurra.
- What is Mary Glowrey's zodiac sign?
- Mary Glowrey's zodiac sign is Cancer.
- What is Mary Glowrey's nationality?
- Mary Glowrey is a citizen of Australia.
- What does Mary Glowrey do?
- Mary Glowrey is known as religious sister, physician.
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