St. Philomenas Hospital was started in 1937 by Dr. Sr. Veronica Pitt a qualified gynaecologist and a small team of religious sisters of the Society of Jesus Mary Joseph. Dr. Sr. Pitt passed away in 1975, but not before accomplishing her mission as a medical missionary in India.Over the years, the hospital has been expanding and updating all the departments with modern technology and trained manpower. Today the hospital treats over 20,000 in patients and 1,60,,000 out-patients and offers free and subsidised services to the weaker sections of society.In 2012, the JMJ Sisters in Bangalore celebrated 75 years of selfless service.St. Philomenas Hospital was initially begun to provide high quality care to the poorer sections of society. Philomenas has since grown into a large multi-speciality hospital with patients from all over the world.