WELCOME TO JMJ GLOBAL SCHOOL
(Affiliated to CBSE New Delhi, Affiliation No: 130429) (School Code: 57158) (U-Dise code: 28173291116.)
Morrispet, Tenali - Guntur Road, beside Indian Oil Bunk, Tenali, Andhra Pradesh 522202
Birth & Family:
Mathias was born to Mathias Wolff and Anna Maria Zenner on 6th March 1779 in Diekirk, a village in a very small country Luxemburg in Europe. From his very early childhood Mathias was very intelligent, talented and so great was his involvement at every level, that the saying, “What good can come from Diekirch”, had to be reversed, to wonder and admiration! He was brought up in an atmosphere of ‘Kindness always and severity when necessary’ by his noble parents. He was born and brought up in a pious, God fearing, Catholic family, and his uncle priest was his inspiration, mentor and a guide for him to grow up as a faithful child of God.
Founder, becoming a priest, a Jesuit:
The prevalent French Revolution in 1789-1799 affected his life and that of his country folk; however, it also offered a turning point in his life and it pushed him forward to realize his long cherished childhood dream of becoming a priest, a Jesuit, to be a man for others. The Jesuit order was suppressed in Europe from the year 1773 to 1814 as the then Ruling Party (Protestants) could not tolerate the powerful influence of the Jesuits in Education and other fields. So young Mathias was ordained as a Diocesan Priest in 1802 and later when the Jesuit order was restored, he did a year of Novitiate under the Jesuits in 1815 thus becoming Fr. Mathias Wolff S.J. He knew that he was surrendering himself for ‘Ad Majorem Deum Gloria’ – i.e., – for the greater honor and glory of God - totally dedicating himself to God in the service of others.
Missionary to Culemborg:
Fr. Mathias was sent as a missionary to Culemborg, Holland, his first mission as a Jesuit in the year 1816. Nothing can be achieved without struggles, difficulties, rejection, sufferings and persecutions; but all turn out to be successful through prayer, penance and perseverance. His spirit of prayer and penance yielded a hundredfold fruits of peace, joy and love to be shared with others.
Foundation of a great initiative:
The impact of French revolution affected the Catholic faith to a great extent. It was the miserable plight of the girls and women of Culemborg in Holland that moved Fr. Mathias to think of a more relevant, more reaching out and more comforting initiatives. Their oppression, powerlessness, mute endurance of the atrocities and neglect by the society, disturbed him. Education of the girls was not popular; hence, they were in every way, voiceless. However, young and enthusiastic Fr. Mathias had a vision, he had a dream and he would take every risk and every possible means to realize his dream. Subsequently he would motivate and inspire the generous and willing young girls to be the instruments in bringing about transformation in the Parish through their Education. His person, his self-sacrificing, exemplary life, his spirituality and teachings attracted the young, enthusiastic and willing girls to join hands to bring about the needed change in the society. Thus, Fr. Mathias Wolff decided to start a woman’s congregation to educate the poor girls and to reach out to those in need.
Birth of the Society of JMJ:
The first three generous, willing and lively girls Maria Stichters (Sr. Mathia Stichters), Sophie Miltner (Sr. Rosalie Miltner) and Lubuina van Elck (Sr. Lubuina van Elck) were sent to Ghent in Belgium to the Sisters of Notre Dame to be trained in Religious life, under the direction of Fr. Mathias Wolff, as a first step of implementation to realize his plan of starting a new Congregation for Women.He founded the Congregation on 29th July 1822, in Amersfoort, and named it, the Society of Jesus Mary Joseph,which was known as ‘PedagogieChretienne’ (Christian Education) during its initial stages.
Fr. Mathias Wolff directed the sisters very strongly on obedience and often repeated, “I want to work for God like a giant and win as many souls as I can”. He nourished them with unbounded confidence and child like trust in the goodness and mercy of God. Very soon the congregation spread out to the whole of the Netherlands under the leadership of different Superior Generals.
Heavenly abode of the Founder:
From 28th October 1857, Fr. Mathias Wolff’s ill health affected his intellect, memory and speech. On October 31st 1857 at the age of 78, bequeathing his spirit to the Society, full of trust in God’s mercy, as he always wished he breathed last, on a Saturday, the day on which his heavenly Mother is especially honored.
Fr. Wolff’s Mortal remains–Heeswijk:
Mathias Wolff was buried first in the ground of the Jesuit cemetery at Culemborg market-yard. His tomb was opened thrice in 1867, 1923 and in 1970, the mortal remains of Fr. Wolff were shifted from Mariakroon to the Cemetery of JMJ sisters at Heeswijk.
Wolff, a man of God:
Rev. Fr. Mathias Wolff was a man of God, a powerful fighter for the honor of God. He was moreover, a man with an open heart, sound humor, and a clear insight and a childlike simplicity.
The Church in Holland acknowledges the extra-ordinary merits and the services of Fr. Mathias Wolff, as the parish priest in Culemborg and Nijmegen and his heroic and selfless service as the Faithful Priest of Christ in the nineteenth century for the Liberation of Catholicism out of its clandestine existence.
FOUNDER
Founder Prayer
“Change me into thyself dear lord, that I may live in thee and for thee alone, may my happiness on earth consist in fulfilling thy holy will”
Sr.Stanislaus Swamikannu Pillai.
Sr. Stanislaus is the first Indian member to join the Society of JMJ. She is the founder, the master mind and backbone of JMJ Education apostolate in India. With her a new chapter, a new era, ushered in the Apostolate of Education in the Society of JMJ, A.P., India. A tiny Elementary School started by the pioneers was raised eventually to a full pledged High School, University Education and College of Education for Women in Andhra Pradesh.
Born : 02.01.1897. Died : 14.07.1975.
Sr. Mary Glower
Mary Glowrey (1887–1957) was an Australian born 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 Catholic religious sister-in-vows to practise as a doctor. The Catholic Church is investigating her Cause for Canonisation and declared her a Servant of God in 2013.
Early life:-
Mary Glowrey was born in the Victorian town of Birregurra on 23 June 1887. Her family moved to Garvoc, then north to Watchem, in Victoria’s Mallee region. Her father, Edward Glowrey, operated the general store at Birregurra, then hotels at Garvoc and Watchem.
Education:-
In 1900 Glowrey came fourth of 800 entrants in a Victorian State Education secondary scholarship exam From 1901 to 1904 she attended South Melbourne College (SMC), in Bank Street, South Melbourne. She boarded at the Good Shepherd Convent in Albert Park. She matriculated at the end of her first year at SMC and won an Exhibition (scholarship) to study at the University of Melbourne. Since she was too young to go to university, she continued studying subjects at SMC for the next three years. In 1905 Glowrey completed her first year of a Bachelor of Arts course at the University of Melbourne. She was a student at Ormond College. In 1906, she transferred her course and scholarship to study medicine at the university. She attended the first year of the St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne Clinical School in 1910. She graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 1910. Glowrey later returned to the University of Melbourne to undertake higher medical studies, graduating with a Doctor of Medicine in 1919 in obstetrics, gynaecology and ophthalmology.
Melbourne medical career:-
In 1911, Glowrey became the first female doctor at Christchurch Hospital and one of the first two women appointed to a residency position in New Zealand. She returned to Melbourne in 1912. Her medical appointments in Melbourne included positions at Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and St Vincent’s Hospital. In October 1916, the Catholic Women’s Social Guild was formed at a meeting at Cathedral Hall, Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. Glowrey was the Guild's inaugural president. In that role, she gave lectures and wrote articles about some of the economic and social problems faced by women. Glowrey boarded at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital from 1915 to 1919 and took on many of the medical duties of the male doctors who signed up to serve in the First World War. She also had a private practice in Collins Street, Melbourne during these years.
Life in India:-
In October 1915, Glowrey read a pamphlet about the life of Agnes McLaren, a pioneering Scottish missionary doctor, and the need for women doctors in India, and felt called to serve as a medical missionary doctor there. Glowrey discreetly discerned this religious vocation over subsequent years with her spiritual director, Father William Lockington SJ. Glowrey left Melbourne on 21 January 1920. She never returned to Australia. She arrived in Guntur, India on 12 February. She joined the Society of Jesus Mary Joseph and became known as Sister Mary of the Sacred Heart JMJ. In 1922, after the completion of her religious training, Glowrey began practising as a doctor-Sister.
The basic dispensary where Glowrey began her medical mission work in Guntur grew into St Joseph’s Hospital. Glowrey provided direct medical care for hundreds of thousands of patients, most of them marginalised women. She trained local women to be compounders (dispensers), midwives and nurses. In 1943 Glowrey founded the Catholic Health Association of India (then called the Catholic Hospitals' Association). Today, its 3500+ members auspice the care of more than 21 million annually. Glowrey died in Bangalore from cancer on 5 May 1957 at 69 years of age.
On the occasion of the Catholic Health Association of India's Platinum Jubilee in 2018, Liliane Fonds announced funding for Mary Glowrey - Liliane Brekelmans Disability Awards.
THE CONGREGATION OF JMJ
The Congregation of Jesus, Mary, Joseph known by the acronym “CJMJ” which constitutes a religious Society (Congregation) in the Roman Catholic Church was founded by Rev. Fr. Mathias Wolff SJ in 1822. The members of the Congregation of Jesus Mary Joseph are religious women inspired by Jesus Christ, who take vows and live in
communities having everything in common, and no individual member claiming anything as her own. The Vision Statement of CJMJ is “The JMJ Sister seeks to have an Eucharistic centered life in total openness to the will of God. Thereby she is constantly urged to liberate herself in the spirit of detachment to build the Kingdom of God, “through an ever adaptable apostolic availability” for the glory of God and the development of all people especially the poor and the marginalized”. The Congregation specially involves itself in the education of children and youth especially of the poor sections. The Congregation’s priorities in education are not only academic excellence, but also formation of youth in discipline, hard work, moral and religious values. These priorities are meant to prepare the students for life by promoting intellectual excellence, uprightness of character, emotional maturity, scientific temper, spirit of healthy competition, co-operation and sportsmanship through curricular and co- curricular activities. The Congregation co-operates with other likeminded agencies, Government and NGOs to develop healthy God-fearing personalities and leaders for the Nation through the process of Human Resources Development.
PROVENCIAL TEAM
The Society of Jesus Mary Joseph is one of the international congregations in the Roman Catholic Church, founded by Rev. Fr. Mathias Wolff, S.J in 1822 in Holland with a view to furthering the cause of women education.
Who we are
We are Sisters of Jesus Mary Joseph (JMJ) called by the Spirit to cross-frontiers of culture, language and belief, living in International Communities to carry out the mission of Christ by our apostolic work. We live in the spirit of our Founder Rev. Fr. Mathias Wolff S.J, in obedience with the Charisma, "Ever Adaptable Apostolic Availability".
The Province management committee (Guntur Province). It consist of the Provincial superior and the councilors. The Provincial superior is the chairperson of the managing committee and functions along with the education apostolate committee members. The managing committee appoints the correspondence, Principal/Head ministries, hostel /Boarding wardens. They are the legal honor of the institutions.
CORRESPONDENT
The correspondent is appointed by the governing body of the society of Jesus Mary and Joseph of the Guntur Province.
JMJ GLOBAL SCHOOL Stands for quality education imparted by a blend of traditional & modern methods of teaching. The huge campus, infrastructure & facilities provides for the all-round development of a student. Set in a rural background, with lush green lawns and easily accessible to most of the Tenalians, we also offer school bus service for distant aspirants.
The teaching staff are fully qualified & trained, under the watchful eye of the Dean Sr. Theresamma Gade who has over 30 years of teaching experience in the academic & extracurricular activities. She is an efficient speaker and motivator for all ages. JMJ GLOBAL school is indebted to have the honourable personality with her eminence.
PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents/ Guardians,It is my humble appeal to you Parents/Guardians to help and co-operate with the school for the quality education of your child. The school provides an environment for the child to grow intellectually and develop his/her personality through a disciplined life. The objective of the school is to impart quality education for the holistic development of your ward. I believe that the combination of academic knowledge and life skills are needed for the all round development of a child to become a competent
citizen. Therefore parents, students, and teachers are an integral part of education. So I seek your co-operation with the school staff in fulfilling the motto of the school “Love, Joy, Service”.
Your child is precious to you so also to us because he/she is our student and it is your duty along with the teaching staff to guide and mould him/her as you admit your child in the school. So, we need your constant support and co-operation.
I request you to go through the instructions of the STUDENT’S MANUAL for your guideline. In the interest of your Child, please read every page and confirm your acceptance of the rules of the school.
“Your co-operation is our strength.”
May God bless you
Sr. Maries Kurissery
Principal
JMJ GLOBAL SCHOOL, Tenali.