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Irene McCormack is born
A Video About Irene McCormacks LifeIrene McCormack was born on the 21st of August 1938 in Kununoppin, West Australia. She was one of six kids. -
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The Life of Sister Irene McCormack
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Irene enters the Sisters of St. Joseph
Irene enters the Sisters of St. Joseph at the age of 17 the extact date is unknown but the year was 1956. -
Irene Takes her vow as a Novice into the order
In 1957 Irene takes her vows as a Novice into the order (the extact date is unknown). -
Irene takes her first vows
Irene took her first vows in 1959 but the extact date is unknown. -
Irene takes her final vows
Irene takes her final vows in 1965 the extact date is unknown. -
Irene becomes Principle of Kearnan College
Irene becomes Principle of Kearnan College from 1981-1985 -
Irene arrives in Peru
Irene experienced a spirit restlessness and wanting to do something more with her life. This is when she decided to go to Peru in 1989. She went to a town called Huasahusai. (the extact date is unknown) -
Irene decides to stay in Peru
On December 17 1989, priest we warned about danger coming to the city and they were told to leave. Many people did flee but there were many people who could not. Sister Irene and Sister Dorothy stayed in the town of Huasahusai because they wanted to continue to serve the people and not abandon them. -
Irene is killed
A Video on her deathMay 21st 1991 the Shining Path guerrillas came looking for Irene, when they found her they marched her down to the middle of the central plaza, and it was here a young girl shot her in the back of her head, ending Sister Irene McCormacks life for doing the right thing and helpings others in need. -
Sister Irene McCormack is buried
A funeral for Sister Irene McCormack was held on the 23rd of May 1991 two days after her death. She was buried in the Huasahusai cemetery.
