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The name 'IVD' is a short form of Institute Voluntas Dei (Latin), in English it means Will of God. It is a secular Institute with Pontifical approval.

It has priests, laymen, married couples and spiritually affiliated persons as its members. It was founded in Canada and eventually spread throughout the world and, hence, in India. This Institute is flourished in 22 countries worldwide.

02/04/2026

22/11/2025

The cause for sainthood for Australian-born doctor and missionary in India Mary Glowrey has advanced after Pope Leo XIV recognised her "heroic virtues" on 21 November 2025.

Venerable Mary of the Sacred Heart Glowrey was an experienced doctor in Melbourne. She travelled to India in 1920, where she entered religious life. Known as Sr Mary of the Sacred Heart JMJ, she dedicated her life to the care of marginalised women and children. She died in Bangalore in 1957.

Venerable Mary of the Sacred Heart Glowrey is only the second Australian to be accorded this status. 🙏

Read more: https://melbournecatholic.org/news/pope-raises-mary-glowrey-to-venerable

📷: Courtesy of the CWLVWW Inc.

Mary Glowrey Museum

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Melbourne, VIC

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http://www.ivdindia.org/

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