Mission & Catholic Identity News

Give Mum an extra ‘40’ winks this Sunday

The modern Mother's Day is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, but most commonly in May, which is also traditionally dedicated to Mary in many cultures. It is a day to reflect on the work and love that mothers or significant females in our lives do or give without question. I experience the importance of mothers every day.  It begins in the dark at my household when most folk are still snoozing – with the caring and preparing of my children. So to all the mothers in our community have a great Sunday and I hope you get looked after.

Who was Mary Glowrey?

On 5 May 2020 we celebrate Glowrey House day as it being the date of Mary’s death.

Who was Dr Sr Mary Glowrey?

Mary was born in Birregurra in 1887 in regional Victoria. She was described as a shy, quiet and humble child. She won scholarships to secondary school and the University of Melbourne and graduated in medicine in 1910. In 1916 Mary became the first president of the Catholic Women’s Social Guild. In 1920 Mary gave up her career as a doctor in Australia to go to India to care for the poorest women and children. She became a religious Sister with the Society of Jesus Mary Joseph in Guntur and for many years ministered to thousands of patients who could not otherwise have received care.

She founded the Catholic Health Association of India (CHAI), whose member’s today care for 21 million people a year.

Mary is only the second Australian to be considered for official recognition as a saint.

- (Written by a Glowrey House Captain)

Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.

Holy Mary Mother of God,

pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death

Amen.

Matthew Williams

Deputy Principal - Mission & Catholic Identity