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Birth
Irene was born in Kununoppin- Western Australia, near Trayning. -
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Life of Irene McCormack- Video
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Childhood Years
Irene lived on a wheat farm in Trayning, North East of Perth with her family of eight members. -
Preparing to join the Sisters of Sister.Joseph
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Recieved as a Novice
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First Vows
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30 years of work in education
1960-1961: Taught Years 5-8 in South Perth.
1964-1965: Kalgorrlie, Years 6 and 7.
1967: Boulder Upper Primary.
1970: South Perth, Year 9.
1971: Taught in Busselton, Years 8-10.
1974: Taught at Norcia Secondary,
1975: Mandaring Upper Primary.
1979: Manjimup, teaching Secondary.
1981-1985: Principal of Kearnan College. -
Final Vows
Irene McCormack took her Final Vows and Profession at North Sydney. -
Graduation
Sister. McCormack graduated from the University of Western Australia with a major in Geography. -
Restlessness of Spirit
'Irene felt the call to become a Missionary.'
'I must listen and respond, to be true to myself, as Irene, as woman, as Christian, as Josephite, as world citizen.' -Sister Irene, -
Arriving in Peru
Arrived in Peru as a volunteer to work with those in need.
Irene McCormack was appointed to Huasahuasi in 1889. -
Life in Peru
Difficulties learning the language, asapting with high altitude and 'coming to terms with utter poverty and degradation of the people.'
McCormack set up a library with jigsaw puzzles, games, dolls, musical instruments and books. -
Death- Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGdU3fC0SPA
Irene McCormack was killed with a bullet to the head. The bullet was shot by a Young Girl in the Plaza.
Aged 52.
